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PA HR144

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Arvind Venkat

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates April 14-20, 2025 as "National Osteopathic Medicine Week" in Pennsylvania
  • Pennsylvania ranks third nationally with 10,078 osteopathic physicians (DOs), who represent over 11% of all U.S. physicians
  • Pennsylvania hosts three Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Duquesne University College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • More than half of DOs practice in primary care specialties (family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics), and 62% are under 45 years of age
  • Urges Pennsylvanians to help educate the public about osteopathic physicians and their whole-person approach to healthcare

Legislative Description

Recognizing April 14 through 20, 2025, as "National Osteopathic Medicine Week" in Pennsylvania.

Last Action

Adopted (199-4)

4/9/2025

Committee Referrals

Health3/24/2025

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