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personal credit card or bank account information over the telephone. If we require information from you, we will notify you in writing and request that you provide the information by mail or online only after you have safely and securely logged in to your account.If you believe that someone may be using your account without your permission, please contact us immediately.
Board of Osteopathic Medicine Presents Annual Awards and Recognition
The Board of Osteopathic Medicine (Board) recently presented the inaugural Morton J. Morris, D.O., J.D. Award to Stephen R. Winn, Executive Director of the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association for his dedication, integrity, and commitment to improving healthcare for the citizens of Florida. The award was presented to Mr. Winn during the 2009 Annual FOMA Meeting and Convention.
Pictured in photo above (left to right): Stephen R. Winn, FOMA Executive Director, Allan Escher, DO, Board Chair, Jim Andriole, DO, Past Board Chair, Robert McCann, DO, Past Board Chair and Anthony Ottaviani, DO, Past FOMA President.
Pamela E. King, former Executive Director for the Board was presented with the Annual Board Chairman's Award in February 2009, in recognition and commendation of her many years of outstanding contributions to the
osteopathic medical profession and public service to the citizens of the State of Florida. As Ms. King was unable to attend the Board's meeting to receive the award, Ms. Howerton presented it to her in Tallahassee.
Pictured in photo above (left to right): Pamela E. King and Kaye Howerton, Executive Director of the Board.
Allan Escher, D.O., Chair, recognizes Robert McCann, D.O., at the May 15-16, 2009 meeting for his outstanding service and leadership to the Board of Osteopathic Medicine during his tenure as previous Chairman.
Pictured in photo above (left to right): Allan Escher, D.O., Board Chair and Robert McCann, D.O.
Board of Osteopathic Medicine- A Brief History (doc - 33kb)
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ANNOUNCES NEW HEALTH CARE CLINIC ESTABLISHMENT PERMIT
The Florida Department of Health reminds establishments purchasing prescription drugs about the new health care clinic establishment permit requirement beginning January 1, 2009. The permit authorizes the purchase of prescription drugs by a professional corporation or professional limited liability company. It also authorizes the purchase of prescription drugs by corporations that employ veterinarians.
Health care practitioners or veterinarians who are purchasing prescription drugs under their professional license number are not required to obtain the permit.
For more information, please visit http://www.doh.state.fl.us/ddc/.
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