Developed more than 130 years ago by Andrew Taylor Still, M.D., D.O., osteopathic medicine brings a unique philosophy to traditional medicine. Osteopathic physicians (D.O.s) are fully licensed to prescribe medication and practice in all medical specialty areas including surgery, just like any physician, and they are also trained to consider…
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Osteopathic Medical Board of California Names New Executive Officer
SACRAMENTO – The Osteopathic Medical Board of California (OMBC) has named Erika Calderon as its executive director, effective November 1, 2022. Ms. Calderon has served the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) in various roles for more than 12 years during her career. She most recently held the position of…
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Osteopathic Medical Board of California secures license surrender from Salinas-area doctor after lewd conduct investigation
Robert Wlodarczyk has surrendered his license to practice medicine, as physician and surgeon, under terms of an agreement with the Osteopathic Medical Board of California. The surrender was effective yesterday. Full news release here.
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Tienes una cita con un profesional de la visión. ¿Sabes qué clase de licencia tiene? Mucha gente no sabe. Los siguientes profesionales trabajan con los ojos de una u otra forma y sus títulos comienzan con la letra “o”, pero existen diferencias importantes en su educación, capacitación y áreas de…
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Eye Spy with My Little Eye. Light-Adaptive Contact Lenses Are Coming!
Many of us know someone who wears prescription eyeglasses that turn into sunglasses when they are exposed to sunlight. These are also known as photochromic lenses. For the last 50 years, this convenient option was only available in eyeglasses, but now a change is on the horizon for consumers who…
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For those with asthma or similar symptoms, it’s important for people to recognize early on the signs of an asthma flare up so they can avoid severe attacks or potentially serious medical problems. During an asthma attack, airways become swollen and inflamed, and the muscles around the airways contract…
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Some may be surprised to learn that heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the U.S. and that 90 percent of women have one or more risk factors, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). A lack of knowledge, as well as the common misconception that cardiovascular…
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So, you have an appointment with an eye care professional. Do you know what they’re licensed to do? Many people don’t. The following professionals all work with eyes in one capacity or another and their titles begin with the letter “o,” but there are important differences in their education, training,…