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This resolution recognizes the week of 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 Pennsylvania has 10,078 DOs and ranks third nationally in osteopathic medical practice, with three Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine located in the state. It notes that over 197,398 DOs and medical students across the United States provide patient-centered care that treats the whole person, combining medical expertise with a holistic approach to healthcare. The resolution points out that DOs comprise over 11% of physicians nationwide, with more than 25% of medical students choosing osteopathic medicine, and that more than half practice in primary care specialties like family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics. The document also recognizes the profession's historical significance, founded over 130 years ago by Andrew Taylor Still, and highlights that DOs hold prominent medical positions, including serving as the physician to the President and caring for NASA medical teams and professional athletes. By passing this resolution, the Senate aims to raise awareness about osteopathic medicine and encourage Pennsylvanians to support and learn more about this medical approach.

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