American Osteopathic Association http://www.Osteopathic.org The AOA is a member association representing more than 61,000 osteopathic physicians (D.O.s). The AOA serves as the primary certifying body for D.O.s, and is the accrediting agency for all osteopathic medical colleges and health care facilities. The AOA's mission is to advance the philosophy and practice of osteopathic medicine by promoting excellence in education, research, and the delivery of quality, cost-effective healthcare within a distinct, unified profession. en-gb Copyright 2003-2008 http://www.Osteopathic.org/webfeeds American Osteopathic Association http://www.osteopathic.org/images/aoa_logo.jpg http://www.Osteopathic.org Health Care Workers More Apt to Cleanse Their Hands When Dispensers Placed Near Patients’ Beds http://www.osteopathic.org/index.cfm?PageID=mc_handwash http://www.osteopathic.org/rss/item20 As public health organizations, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tout hand-cleansing as an easy and effective measure for preventing hospital-acquired infections, a new study published in JAOA – The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, suggests how hospitals can increase hand-cleansing among staff. Research Thu, 21 May 2009 10:30:01 CST Bruce W. Thomas News Release Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Receive Continuing Accreditation http://www.osteopathic.org/index.cfm?PageID=mc_COCADec2008 http://www.osteopathic.org/rss/item30 The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation -COCA took the following actions at its December 13-14, 2008 meeting: Continuing accreditation was granted to the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine of New York Institute of Technology in Old Westbury and to the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences-College of Osteopathic Medicine in Tulsa. Accreditation Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:06:05 CST Micheal Campea Article Five Things Your Doctor Wants You to Know About Dining Out http://www.osteopathic.org/index.cfm?PageID=mc_fivethingsdiningout http://www.osteopathic.org/rss/item40 While few things are better than a great home-cooked meal, an occasional dinner out with friends or leisurely brunch is a treat that few of us can pass up. However, that extra glass of red wine with your fettuccini alfredo or the Denver omelet with a side of hash browns can add up faster than you can say "check please." "Making poor food choices while dining out is one of the biggest pitfalls I see patients fall into when they are trying to lose weight," says Jennifer Caudle, D.O., an osteopathic physician on staff at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Md. Personal Health Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:40:55 CST Micheal Campea Article AOA Applauds Efforts of IOM to Improve Patient Safety; Questions One-Size-Fits-All Approach http://www.osteopathic.org/index.cfm?PageID=mc_iomRelease http://www.osteopathic.org/rss/item50 The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) applauds the Institute of Medicine (IOM) for its report Resident Duty Hours: Enhancing Sleep, Supervision and Safety. The AOA remains committed to reducing errors, ensuring quality patient care, and providing comprehensive and continuous education opportunities to osteopathic physicians. Personal Health Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:40:57 CST Micheal Campea Article