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January 2010

Greetings:

2010 is going to be a year of transition and progress for the AAAOM and the AOM profession. From national legislation, to states passing practice acts, to new collaborations with organizations…our profession and organization are on a new path to a stronger future.

With so many new things happening, we would like to take a moment and inform you of some important dates in the upcoming months:

January 22: AAAOM Board of Directors Elections opens online! Please click here to cast your vote. Don’t remember your member number? Give us a call at 866-455-7999.
February 14: Chinese New Year, Year of the Tiger
March 1: AAAOM-SO Essay Contest closes.
March 1: AAAOM BOD Elections close.
March 1-31: AAAOM-Student Organization Half Price Membership Drive Opens. Stay tuned for more information.
April 1: new AAAOM web site goes online (tentative date)
April 8-11: AAAOM National Conference and Exposition in New Mexico
April 9: AAAOM Annual Meeting, 7-10PM

Also in this edition of the Qi Unity Report:

AAAOM Activities and Events

National AOM Issues

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AAAOM’s position on the FPD- It is with pleasure that I write to you following our December 14, 2009 AAAOM Board meeting. With a great deal of thought and consideration for all the issues involved with the First Professional Doctorate. Read More
Integrator Blog News & Reports-David Bock C.Ac., Dipl.OM, FABORM
As an on-going monthly feature, the Qi-Unity Report continues to feature articles of interest from the Integrator (www.theintegratorblog.com), published and edited by John Weeks. The articles for January 2010 include. Read More
Alternative Medicine Advancement in the Past Decade -David Bock C.Ac., Dipl.OM, FABORM
As we start the second decade of the 21st century, there are many lists of all the important things of the past decade. Read More
Dr. Adam Burke Appointed to NCCAM Advisory Council - Expanding his impressive resume, in February, 2010, Dr. Adam Burke, PhD, MPH, LAc begins a three-year term as an Advisory Council member of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM). Read More

Legislative

Legislative Update- Amanda Troelsen, LAc - It is quieter during December through February in Washington D.C., where legislators are often at home with their constituencies and families; however, that does not stop AAAOM lobbyists Sam Brunelli and Beth Clay from continuing to promote AOM every chance they get. Read More
Medicare Fact Book
South Dakota Bill - The South Dakota Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Association is working hard to get a regulation act passed in the state. Know people in South Dakota who have benefited from acupuncture? Ask them to contact their legislators and co-sponsor the South Dakota Acupuncture Act! Click here to see the bill proposal.

AAAOM-SO

Continuing Education and Seminars

Practice Management

Products and Member Savings

International News and Links

Acupuncturists Without Borders - We've been receiving MANY inquiries about an acupuncture response to the earthquake in Haiti, with requests to volunteer. We are moved by the deep desire amongst our colleagues and supporters to help. Thank you.
Acupuncturists Without Borders (AWB) and Pathways to Wellness (Pathways) have come together in partnership to launch a relief response Read More
International Links - Read More