Acupuncture Education Day

Acupuncture Education Day is held yearly at the Florida State Capital to educate lawmakers, their staff and the public about the benefits of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine to the citizens fo Florida. We set up an AOM Health Fair in the Capital Rotunda and offer acupuncture treatments as well as visiting legislators.

March 19, 2019 AOM Health Fair and Legislative Visits

FSOMA President Sandra Kahn staffs the FSOMA table while APs give treatments to the public, legislators and their staff behind her.

AOM Student Jaydee Robles, FSOMA Board member Jennifer Broadwell and FSOMA President Sandra Kahn with our banner that hung in the Capital Rotunda

Ruth Diez, Rep Elizabeth Fetterhoff and Teri Toledo

This year FSOMA Cosponsoring Legislation to Cover Acupuncture for Chronic Pain

Representative Rene "Coach P" Plasencia in western Orange County is sponsoring the
amendment to the FL Statute 456T.

"Before prescribing an opioid as treatment for any condition that causes chronic nonmalignant pain, a health care practitioner shall refer or prescribe any of the following non pharmaceutical intervention therapies to a patient based on the practitioner's clinical judgment and the availability of the treatment: acupuncture by an acupuncturist licensed under chapter 457, osteopathic services by an osteopathic physician licensed under chapter 459, chiropractic services by a chiropractor licensed under chapter 460, occupational therapy by an occupational therapist licensed under part III of chapter468, or massage therapy by a massage therapist licensed under chapter 480."

FSOMA covers the cost of dinner on Monday night and for the hotel. If you wish to attend call 800-578-4865 ASAP
If you cannot attend, donations are welcome. Click here to donate.

Announcements

Hepatitis A Information
The Department of Health launched a series of informational resources for the general public on Hepatitis A activity. The Hepatitis A information line is available to the public to answer questions regarding Hepatitis A activity in Florida. The information line is available Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm EST during normal business hours. The toll free number is 1-844-CALL-DOH (844-225-5364). Please contact [email protected] for written questions from the public.

Alert for Health Care Providers
Click here for information on how to protect yourself from Hepatitis A

Through August 31st, 2019

Your FSOMA Membership gives you access to Life Insurance through the ASA - click here for more

Next FSOMA Board of Directors meeting is set for Thursday Aug 22nd, 2019 at the 2019 FSOMA Conference - Wyndham Grand Hotel at Bonnet Creek 14651 Chelonia Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32821 (407) 390-2300

Here is the link to the DOH Pamphlet on Opioid Use
It requires MDs to educate patients about non opioid alternative therapies, including acupuncture!

Affiliate Agreement Reached with DHA Labs

DHA Labs will take orders and run lab tests for APs in Florida.
They have great support and good pricing.
To find out more click here

Pinellas APs Take Action
APs attended the Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast held annually, met with legislators and lobbied for our profession.

FSOMA Statement in Support of SB 540/HB 851 Human Trafficking

2019 Conference Registration Open Click Here

FSOMA Cosponsoring Legislation to Cover Acupuncture for Chronic Pain

https://m.flsenate.gov/Bill/1073/2019
http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/01360