Bill Text: FL S1288 | 2013 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Osteopathic Medicine Day

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2013-05-03 - Died, not introduced, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9045 (Adopted) [S1288 Detail]

Download: Florida-2013-S1288-Introduced.html

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       Florida Senate - 2013                            (NP)    SR 1288
       
       
       
       By Senator Sobel
       
       
       
       
       33-01609-13                                           20131288__
    1                          Senate Resolution                        
    2         A resolution recognizing April 3, 2013, as
    3         “Osteopathic Medicine Day” in Florida.
    4  
    5         WHEREAS, there are currently more than 70,000 osteopathic
    6  physicians in the United States, and
    7         WHEREAS, osteopathic physicians provide health care
    8  services that account for more than 76 million patient visits
    9  annually nationwide, and
   10         WHEREAS, this state has three accredited osteopathic
   11  hospitals, two osteopathic medical colleges, and the third
   12  largest osteopathic physician population in the nation, 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 preventative care
   18  and comprehensive medical care that includes the appropriate use
   19  of drugs, surgical procedures, manipulation, and hospital
   20  referrals, NOW, THEREFORE,
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   22  Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of Florida:
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   24         That April 3, 2013, is recognized as “Osteopathic Medicine
   25  Day” in Florida.