National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners bestows Eugene A. Oliveri with the Santucci Award |
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Michigan Osteopathic Association past president, Eugene A. Oliveri, DO, received the Santucci Award from the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME). The Santucci Award is the highest honor the NBOME bestows. It is given to members of its Board, staff, or committees for outstanding contributions to the mission of the NBOME, and requires a minimum of ten years of service to the organization.
NBOME recognized Dr. Oliveri as “…a tireless supporter of the NBOME and of COMLEX-USA for decades. He served the NBOME on its Board of Directors from 2000-2009, and in numerous leadership roles including Membership/Nominating, Product, and Executive Committees.”
Dr. Oliveri has provided guidance and leadership to countless DO’s, and congratulations poured in from MOA leaders both past and present.
“Dr. Oliveri is an icon for osteopathic physicians across the country and especially in Michigan. His influence on the osteopathic profession cannot be overstated. Congratulations to a dear friend, well deserved!” Kris Nicholoff, CEO and Director of the MOA.
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NBOME Board Accepts Final Report from Special Commission
July 6, 2022
The Board of Directors of the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME) has accepted the Report of the Special Commission on Osteopathic Medical Licensure Assessment.
The Board appreciates the work of the Commissioners for over 16 months on this important task. Based on this report, and as a follow-up on two of the four themes, the Board has made the following statements and endorsed specific action items:
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2022 Spring Sessions on demand
If you missed the in-person Spring Convention you can still gain CME with the Spring sessions on demand. Register today, and you will have 30 days to view and evaluate for CME. At your own pace, at your own place.
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2022 AOA House of Delegates Meeting
The Michigan Osteopathic Association is being represented by over 40 delegates to the annual American Osteopathic Association (AOA) House of Delegates in Chicago, Illinois. Each component society from Michigan can send a number of delegates based on the number of members belonging to the component organization. Click here, for a list of component societies and their presidents.
Board of Trustees: July 12-14, 2022 (in person & virtual)
House of Delegates: July 15-17, 2022 (in person)
The AOA will convene its Annual Business Meeting from July 12-17, 2022, with the Board of Trustees meeting in person at the Chicago Marriot Tuesday, July 12 – Wednesday, July 13, followed by a hybrid (in person and virtual) BOT general session on Thursday, July 14. The AOA House of Delegates will convene in-person for its annual meeting July 15-17 at the Chicago Marriot.
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September 16-18, 2022
Sheraton Detroit Novi Hotel
24 AOA Category 1-A Credits offered
Course description:
The main concepts and procedures taught in the basic course will be reviewed throughout this course. From the fundamental introduction and experiences of the Living Bioenergy Field and the use of vibration on the physical body, this course is designed to expand the knowledge and develop the skills to realize that the Living Bioenergy Field is the place for the Osteopathic physician to put his primary focus. To learn that changes in the Living Bioenergy Field will result in a change in the physical body. The better the Osteopathic physician is able to change his awareness from physical/material world to the invisible bioenergy world and vibration, the more effective the treatment will be.
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Partner Newsletter
July 11, 2022
Tips for parents considering COVID-19 vaccine for kids
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) signed off on COVID-19 vaccines for children as young as six months old.
FOX 17 talked with Dr. Rosemary Olivero, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, who says this approval came at a great time.
“I think it’s actually quite interesting. Over the past six months or so, especially with the Omicron surge in the state of Michigan and throughout the United States, that actually, children in the age group where they have not had access to the vaccine have actually made up the majority of children who have been hospitalized with COVID-19,” said Dr. Olivero.
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Michigan residents with COVID-19 encouraged to seek treatment options early
All individuals who test positive for COVID-19 should talk to their doctor to see if they are eligible to receive one of the COVID therapeutics.
Don’t delay, treatment must be started early to work.
The Michigan COVID-19 website includes a locator that will help people who test positive find locations where treatments are available.
Another resource is the Test to Treat program. This nationwide initiative, launched by the federal government, ensures rapid access to no-cost COVID-19 oral medications that can help reduce risk for hospitalization if someone tests positive for COVID-19 and are eligible to receive medications.
Test to Treat locations may include participating pharmacies, federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), tribal health centers, urgent care locations, primary care physicians and long-term care facilities.
Learn about Test to Treat, how to participate if you receive positive test result at home, and more
Links:
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June 2022
This newsletter from BCBSM includes short summaries, reminders and updates for Blue Cross and BCN providers. Please visit The Record or BCN Provider News for complete newsletter editions.
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5 popular fad diets and how to advise your patients on them
The countless diets, dietary supplements and unfiltered information disseminated on the internet often confuse and overly complicate the fundamental pillars of a healthy diet and can leave people wondering how to truly eat healthfully.
Starting on the path to a healthier lifestyle can be challenging. The countless diets, dietary supplements and unfiltered information disseminated on the internet often confuse and overly complicate the fundamental pillars of a healthy diet and can leave people wondering how to truly eat healthfully.
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Strategic Partner Career Opportunity Spotlight:
McLaren Health
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The MOA has developed an online Learning Center to deliver CME in a virtual format. Our Spring and Autumn sessions were a tremendous success with over 900 attendees. These sessions can still be accessed, along with other CME sessions, all qualifying for AOA Category 1-A CME credits.
These sessions can be accessed at any time by clicking the link below. Evaluations are within the system and can be taken after you have viewed the program.
On Demand CME programs
Single session CME Credits
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July 6, 2022, saw the passing of John H. Morrison, DO.
Dr. Morrison was a Life Professional who joined the MOA in 1973.
May 22, 2022, saw the passing of Anthony Malcoun, DO.
A Life Professional who joined the MOA in 1969
May 19, 2022, saw the passing of William A. Wagner, DO.
May 17, 2022, saw the passing of James W. Cole, DO.
May 5, 2022, saw the passing of MOA Life Professional, Robert Bakeman, DO.
April 21, 2022, saw the passing of MOA Life Professional, Clifford Buchman, DO.
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