Florida Senate - 2010 (NP) SR 1670
By Senator Peaden
2-01935-10 20101670__
1 Senate Resolution
2 A resolution commending the osteopathic physicians of
3 this state and recognizing April 14, 2010, as
4 “Osteopathic Medicine Day” in Florida.
5
6 WHEREAS, osteopathic physicians provide health care
7 services that account for more than 59 million patient visits in
8 this country each year, and
9 WHEREAS, this state has three accredited osteopathic
10 hospitals, two osteopathic medical colleges, and the third
11 largest osteopathic physician population in the United States,
12 and
13 WHEREAS, osteopathic manipulation of the musculoskeletal
14 system is a viable and proven technique for many diagnoses and
15 treatments and provides an alternative to many drug therapies,
16 and
17 WHEREAS, osteopathic physicians provide comprehensive
18 medical care, including preventive medicine, diagnoses, and the
19 appropriate use of drugs, surgery, manipulation, and hospital
20 referrals, NOW, THEREFORE,
21
22 Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of Florida:
23
24 That osteopathic physicians of this state are commended for
25 their contributions to the health and welfare of all Floridians
26 and April 14, 2010, is recognized as “Osteopathic Medicine Day”
27 in Florida.
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