Medicine - Health For The Whole Family

Welcome to your source for medical information from an osteopathic viewpoint. There are over 54,000 osteopathic physicians in the U.S. committed to excellence in health care.

Discover the osteopathic advantage to diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease.

Whenever possible we will include references to osteopathic literature, research, and alternative treatments.

Why choose a D.O.?

A D.O., doctor of osteopathic medicine, is a licensed, complete physician.who uses traditional medicine along with manipulation of the muscles, joints, and soft tissues to diagnose and treat diseases. Many D.O.s take a holistic approach to medicinehelping the body heal itself. They also use conventional practices such as pharmaceutical prescriptions and surgery. More ››

Quick Health Tips

Dry skin is common during the winter months. Trap moisture by pat drying after a quick shower. Do not allow your natural oils to disappear with a very hot bath or shower for too long. Apply lotion generously . Use cream or petrolatum for extreme conditions, especially eczema or psoriasis.

Preventive Medicine

Many women believe they do not have to have regular pelvic exams and physicals because their uterus and/or ovaries have been removed. Diseases of the external genitalia, rectum, breasts, and vagina can often be detected by physical exam, not by lab tests and mammograms. Life-saving procedures are yearly updates on your health history and physically examining the body.