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FL S1378

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/14/2015

Primary Sponsor

Lizbeth Benacquisto

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends osteopathic physicians in Florida for their contributions to the health and welfare of residents
  • Recognizes April 15, 2015, as "Osteopathic Medicine and Health Awareness Day" in Florida
  • Notes Florida has three accredited osteopathic hospitals, two osteopathic medical colleges, and the third largest osteopathic physician population in the nation
  • Acknowledges osteopathic manipulation of the musculoskeletal system as a viable technique that provides alternatives to drug therapies
  • Recognizes osteopathic physicians provide comprehensive medical care including preventive medicine, diagnoses, drugs, surgery, manipulative medicine, and hospital referrals

Legislative Description

Osteopathic Medicine and Health Awareness Day

Last Action

Adopted

4/14/2015

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