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This resolution recognizes April 14 through 20, 2025, as "National Osteopathic Medicine Week" in Pennsylvania, highlighting the significant contributions of Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) to healthcare. The resolution emphasizes that there are over 197,398 DOs nationwide, with 10,078 practicing in Pennsylvania, and notes that Pennsylvania ranks third among states in DO representation. It underscores that DOs practice across all medical specialties, with more than half focusing on primary care, and that 62% are under 45 years old. The resolution points out that DOs take a holistic approach to healthcare, treating the body, mind, and spirit, and are trained to use hands-on diagnostic and treatment techniques. It also acknowledges the historical significance of osteopathic medicine, founded over 130 years ago by Andrew Taylor Still, and highlights that DOs now hold prominent positions, including serving as the physician to the President and medical teams for professional athletes and NASA. The resolution calls on Pennsylvanians to support the observance by helping to educate the public about osteopathic physicians and medicine.

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