Texas Senate Bill SR622

Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

Caption

Recognizing April 20, 2017, as Doctors of Osteopathic Medical Excellence Day and April 16 through 22, 2017, as Texas Osteopathic Medicine Week.

Impact

The resolution emphasizes the role of osteopathic physicians in Texas healthcare, highlighting their commitment to preventive care and the overall well-being of their patients. By focusing on how various bodily systems work together and employing osteopathic manipulative treatment, these physicians empower patients to maintain healthier lifestyles. Such recognition not only honors the members of TOMA but also raises public awareness regarding the importance of osteopathic medicine in the healthcare landscape of Texas.

Summary

Senate Resolution No. 622 recognizes April 20, 2017, as Doctors of Osteopathic Medical Excellence Day and April 16 through 22, 2017, as Texas Osteopathic Medicine Week. This resolution acknowledges the contributions of the Texas Osteopathic Medical Association (TOMA) in advancing healthcare excellence, promoting osteopathic medicine principles, and serving the unique needs of its members. The resolution commemorates physicians, residents, and medical students who visit the State Capitol to celebrate this significant event during National Osteopathic Medicine Week.

Contention

While the resolution is largely ceremonial and aims to honor the contributions of osteopathic physicians, it sheds light on the ongoing discussion regarding the recognition and integration of different medical philosophies in the state's healthcare system. Supporters of osteopathic medicine argue that its holistic approach offers unique benefits to patients, whereas challenges persist in ensuring that all forms of medical practice receive equal acknowledgment in legislative agendas and public consciousness.