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FL S1818

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/3/2019

Primary Sponsor

Bill Montford

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends osteopathic physicians in Florida for their contributions to health and welfare of state residents
  • Recognizes April 4, 2019, as "Osteopathic Medicine and Health Awareness Day" in Florida
  • Notes Florida has three accredited osteopathic hospitals and two osteopathic medical colleges with the third largest osteopathic physician population in the nation
  • Acknowledges osteopathic manipulation of the musculoskeletal system as a viable, proven technique that provides an alternative to drug therapies
  • Recognizes osteopathic physicians provide comprehensive medical care including preventive medicine, diagnostics, drugs, surgery, manipulation, and hospital referrals

Legislative Description

Osteopathic Medicine and Health Awareness Day

Last Action

Adopted

4/3/2019

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