Florida Osteopathic Medical Association

It’s National Public Health Week! Public health is happening all around us. It’s in the seatbelt you wear, the clean water you drink, the smoke-free spaces you walk into, and countless innovations that quietly protect and improve our lives.

Happy Easter from the FOMA! 🐰

April is National Stress Awareness Month. Feeling stressed? You’re not alone. Take a moment today to pause, breathe, and check in with yourself. Small habits—like stepping away, getting outside, moving your body, or talking it out—can go a long way.

Autism is a spectrum—every experience is unique. ❌ Myth: all autistic people are the same, or lack empathy. 💡 Facts: it’s not caused by parenting, and many autistic individuals live full, independent lives.

📣 Important Announcement All FOMA CME must now be completed at a Florida beach 🌴 Photo proof required APRIL FOOLS 😄 …but beach CME wouldn’t be so bad 😉

Electronic licenses replaced mailed paper licenses in mid-2023. Practitioners can now download their license through the MQA Online Services Portal free and up to 7–10 days faster. Learn more: flhealthsource.gov/electronic-lic… MQA Portal: mqa-vo.doh.state.fl.us/datamart/voser…

Happy National Doctors’ Day to the osteopathic physicians who lead with empathy, integrity, and excellence. We are grateful for the difference you make in Florida communities. We are proud to support you today and every day. #OsteopathicMedicine #DoctorsDay #FOMA

It’s your birthday? Let’s DO this! 🎂 Happy Birthday to Michelle Mendez, DO, FOMA Second Vice President! Wishing you a year filled with health, happiness, and plenty of reasons to celebrate. Thanks for all you DO for our osteopathic community! #HappyBirthday #DOproud #FOMA

Innovation only works if patients can access it. Florida is working to ensure policies focus on patient-centered access. bit.ly/flpoli #FLMentalHealth

FOMA is representing on Capitol Hill! Joining the American Osteopathic Association for DO Day to advocate for osteopathic physicians and the communities they serve. #DODay #FOMA #AdvocacyInAction #AOA

Did you know? Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological conditions worldwide. Join us in wearing purple today to spread awareness and show support! To learn more about Epilepsy, visit: epilepsyawarenessday.org/learn/ #EpilepsyAwareness #CommunityHealth

On March 21, FOMA member Ishali Rajguru, OMS-II, performed the national anthem at a Baltimore Orioles Spring Training game in Sarasota. A LECOM Bradenton student and former All-State soprano—what an exciting moment! 🎉

On National Medal of Honor Day, we honor the heroes who earned our nation’s highest military recognition. 🇺🇸 We remain committed to supporting veterans and active-duty service members with accessible, patient-centered care. #NationalMedalOfHonorDay #VeteranCare #FOMA

A big step forward for osteopathic medicine in Florida 🎉 FOMA CEO Michelle Winn Larson joined leaders at the ribbon cutting for LMU-DCOM’s new Orange Park campus—the 6th in the state. Expanding opportunities for future physicians and strengthening care across Florida.

Meet Our 2026-2027 FOMA Executive Committee! 👋 To learn more about them, visit foma.org/leadership & click on their profile.

Happy National Puppy Day! 🐾 Celebrating our pets — and the service & therapy dogs who support, comfort, and heal every day. 💙 #NationalPuppyDay #ServiceDogs #TherapyDogs

Join FOMA in celebrating World Down Syndrome Day by rocking your brightest, boldest socks. 🧦💛💙 Rock your socks and celebrate what makes us all unique! 👏 #RockYourSocks #WorldDownSyndromeDay #FOMA #LotsofSocks

🎉 Happy Match Day to our student members! 🎉 Share your photos, videos, and Match stories by tagging us, using the hashtag #MatchDayWithFOMA2026, or email us at fomapr@foma.org. #MatchDayWithFOMA2026 #Match2026 #OMM #DOProud #NRMPMatchDay

Spring is in the air! 🌼 Longer days are a great reminder to: ✔️ Get outside and move ✔️ Schedule your annual wellness visit ✔️ Refresh healthy routines ✔️ Prioritize sleep and hydration #FirstDayofSpring

Ahead of Match Day 2026, here's a quick message from the FOMA team to every student. We are proud of you! Tas us in your celebration post!🎉 #HappyMatchDay #MatchDay2026 #FOMA