Presidential Report
Anthony W. DeLorenzo, DO, FACOI
Happy New Year fellow DOs. This year I have pledged to work toward a
higher level a communication with the membership and with our state
political representatives. We want you to be aware of the many changes
and challenges that face the organization and the profession.
Since you are already a member of the
Illinois Osteopathic Medical Society you realize that a unified and
organized group of osteopathic physicians benefit the profession and our
patients by being proactive in our approach to the ever changing
healthcare environment. You also realize that there is strength in
numbers and there is strength in our individual involvement both within
the organization and in our communities as we interact with our elected
officials.
The outstanding members of your
legislative committee, IOMS staff and the IOMS lobbyist Betsy Mitchell
are constantly monitoring pertinent legislative issues that impact the
profession. They have not just monitored and reported on issues but have
intervened on behalf of the profession in meetings with other
professional organizations whose scope of practice ambitions appeared to
be outside the scope of their training. This is “Real time relevance.”
You can be a part of the legislative
process by sharing your thoughts and concerns with us at IOMS. You can
simply email me at drdelorenzo@lifeminehealth.com or call (630)
854-6237, which is my cell phone. I will forward your message to the
committee for discussion.
The entire IOMS board and staff are
working to make this another successful year for the organization. We
are currently developing a “President’s Blog” so I can communicate with
you more actively. The education committee has plans underway for the
Spring Symposium and the Winter Scientific Seminar in December 2008.
Remember that your brains and energy
are even more valuable to the profession and the organization than your
money… join us and work with us to make a difference in the profession.
Call me and we will guide you to an area of interest or expertise. Ask
your colleagues if they are members of IOMS, direct them to the web site
or to me if they have questions or concerns. Get others to join.
Organized, engaged and unified we all benefit.
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