Florida Senate - 2009                            (NP)    SR 1158
       
       
       
       By Senator Peaden
       
       
       
       
       2-01040A-09                                           20091158__
    1                          Senate Resolution                        
    2         A resolution commending the osteopathic physicians of
    3         this state and recognizing April 15, 2009, as
    4         “Osteopathic Medicine Day.”
    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 four 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:
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   24         That the Florida Senate commends the osteopathic physicians
   25  of this state for their contributions to the health and welfare
   26  of the residents of Florida and recognizes April 15, 2009, as
   27  “Osteopathic Medicine Day.”