Dean Barbara Ross-Lee, D.O. Announces National Osteopathic Medicine Week, Oct. 29 through Nov. 4
Contact: Kevin M. Sanders, Writer/Editor, (740) 593-0896
ATHENS, Ohio (October 25, 2000) -- There are approximately 22 million females between ages 12 and 24 living in the United States today. They are increasingly more active in school, extracurricular sports activities and are exposed to the dangers of drugs, alcohol and sexual activity more than ever before. They are making lifestyle choices now that will greatly impact their health in the future.
Medical research proves that preventive health care is both effective and cost-efficient. It is never too early to learn the importance of routine health screenings and a commitment to a healthy lifestyle. It can make a dramatic difference in long-term health. This is one of the reasons why Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-COM) is joining the American Osteopathic Association in promoting education on the benefits of preventive health care.
To encourage preventive health care, OU-COM and the college's 84 osteopathic physicians (D.O.s) will join more than 44,000 D.O.s from across the nation to celebrate National Osteopathic Medicine (NOM) Week. OU-COM will celebrate NOM Week Oct. 29 - Nov. 4.
D.O.s are especially well qualified to assist women in preventive health care, because, as fully trained and licensed physicians, they have additional expertise related to the body's structure/function and its ability to heal itself.
This year's NOM Week is focused on informing and educating girls and young women about important health-care issues that affect them. Please join me in our efforts to promote osteopathic medicine and its role in assuring that growing and maturing young women receive the best health care possible. By working together, we can improve the opportunities for all Americans to enjoy long, healthy futures.
