Bill > SRes181

This resolution designates the week of April 14 through April 20, 2025, as "National Osteopathic Medicine Week" while recognizing several key aspects of osteopathic medicine (DO) in the United States. The resolution highlights that there are over 157,000 osteopathic physicians and nearly 40,000 medical students nationwide, who practice in all medical specialties and across various settings, including rural and underserved communities. It acknowledges the founding of osteopathic medicine by Andrew Taylor Still in 1874, emphasizing a whole-person, patient-centric approach to healthcare that views the body as an interconnected unit. The resolution notes the significant growth of osteopathic medicine, with physician numbers increasing by more than 70 percent in the past decade, and celebrates the dedication of osteopathic physicians to improving community health and delivering comprehensive care for body, mind, and spirit. By designating this special week, the resolution aims to recognize 150 years of osteopathic medicine, honor the contributions of osteopathic physicians to the U.S. healthcare system, and highlight the important role of osteopathic medical colleges in training future physicians.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/181/all-info