National Doctors’ Day is March 30^th

 

In honor of all the osteopathic physicians who serve their patients, their community and their profession, thank you! 
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Calling all TOMA Delegates!
65th Annual Meeting of the TOMA House of Delegates
Saturday, May 1, 2010
AT & T Conference Center
1900 University Drive
Austin, Texas

Discount room reservations 877-744-8822
  
Renaissance Worthington Hotel
Fort Worth, Texas
Exhibitor Prospectus
Registration Brochure
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TOMA 54^th MidWinter Conference

February 11-14, 2010

The Westin Park Central Hotel

Dallas, TX



General Session Speaker Handouts

Office Manager Program Schedule and Speaker Handouts

TOMA will be going paperless at this meeting - check back here to download & print speaker handouts prior to the convention

TOMA POSITION PAPER ON HEALTHCARE REFORM

MOTION:  The Texas Osteopathic Medical Association opposes HR 3200 in its current form;  however, TOMA endorses the concept of health care reform and pledges to work with the Obama Administration and the Congress to develop a comprehensive plan for health care reform that is affordable, protects the sanctity of the patient/doctor relationship, and provides quality health care for the people of the US.  Specifically, TOMA opposes certain inclusions in the bill and is concerned about certain issues that are not included in the bill such as tort reform.

TOMA OPPOSES THE MD OPTION AT TCOM

Make a Contribution to TCOM Advocacy Fund

Keep TCOM DO Petition
Petition to Oppose Awarding an MD Degree at University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth
 Sponsored by “Keep TCOM DO”

Contact Information
University of North Texas Health System

View Prelimanry Report
by PricewaterhouseCoopers on the Proposed MD Degree Program

                              
H1N1 (SWINE) FLU RESOURCES
Latest case count by Texas County

For the most current information about swine flu, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
You will find consumer and provider fact sheets, current information, and steps you can take to protect yourself against infection.

New information for the Public and Health Care Professionals. 
This includes guidance for child care facilities and guidance for congregate settings.

GET UP-TO-DATE NOTICES OF H1N1 STATUS AND RESOURCES ON YOUR COMPUTER
DSHS email alert enrollment-H1N1
see "sign up for email updates". 

ADDITIONAL PROVIDER RESOURCES
Letter to Providers-Antivirals
Notification of Providers
Participating Pharmacies

• to promote health care excellence for the people of Texas;

• advance the philosophy and principles of osteopathic medicine;

• and to loyally embrace the family of the osteopathic profession and serve their unique needs.

There are only two kinds of physicians qualified to be licensed for the unlimited practice of medicine in all 50 states; those holding the M.D. degree, and those who have earned the D.O. - doctor of osteopathic medicine - degree.

Osteopathic physicians perform surgery, deliver babies and prescribe medicine in hospitals and clinics across the nation. Whether they're family doctors or specialists, D.O.s use all the tools of modern medicine ... and more.

They help their patients develop attitudes and lifestyles that don't just fight illness, but prevent it. They give special attention to how the body's nerves, muscles, bones and organs work together to influence health. And, through osteopathic manipulative treatment, they can use their hands to diagnose injury and illness ... and encourage the body's natural ability to heal itself.

These "extra touches" distinguish the D.O.'s whole-person philosophy of medicine. It's a century-old tradition of caring for people, not just treating symptoms.

TOMA has these pamphlets prepared for your use at no cost to members. Feel free to print and distribute as you desire.

• What is a D.O.? Word format PDF format

• What is a D.O. in Spanish? Word format PDF format