MS SC623

Recognizes osteopathic physicians and students for their efforts and dedication to improving healthcare for Mississippi residents during National Osteopathic Medicine Week April 15-21, 2018

Notes that 885 licensed Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine practice in Mississippi, with 156 in postgraduate training and over 400 enrolled osteopathic medical students

Acknowledges osteopathic physicians' use of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) to treat muscles, bones, circulatory and nervous systems through nonpharmacological means, benefiting patients during the opioid crisis

Highlights osteopathic medicine's holistic approach that considers patients' socioeconomic status, home life, and occupation in diagnoses and preventative care

Directs presentation of the resolution to Tommy King, President of the William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine