SEPTEMBER 13 -19,1987 THE ICHIGAN CITIZEN
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Detroit 0 teopathic Hospital
(DOH), 12523 Third Ave. in
Highland Par will salute its
more than 200 osteopathic
physicians on staff during Na­
tional Osteopathic Medicine
Week, eptember 13-19.
Ho pital I administrator
Chris Allen is inviting High­
land Park community resi­
dents to visit DOH and view
the historical display in the
lobby.
DOH is a resource in the
. ddle of our community and
we invite the community to"
come see who are and
what we offer: Allen said.
The week will also be an
opportunity for DOH
employes to 100 at the hospi­
tal's history and its roo in os­
teopathic medicine.
DOH, established in 1919,
will have a display set up in its
first floor lobby depicting the
ho pital's history during a­
tional Osteopathic Medicine
Wee. Literature about the
profession will be available,
Allen said.
its heritage; co
Osteopathic medicine is a
medical philosophy which
focuses on the role of the
bones, muscles and joints as
well as the nervous and cir­
culatory systems in the healthy
functioning of the human
body, Allen noted,
Osteopathic physicians,
called D.O.'s, believe that the
musculo keletal system, (in­
cluding muscles, bones and
joints), make up about 60 per­
cen of the average person's
body, and i a good place to
find both causes and conse­
quences of disease, illness and
injury.
Like MD.'s, D.O.'s attend
four years of medical school.
Upon completion, D.O.'s
undergo an internship, which
is a one-year training
program, at an osteopathic
teaching ho pital like Detroit
Osteopathic Hospital.
If a D.O. chooses to special-
ize such in obstetrics or
ited
pediatrics, he or she must com­
plete a residency training
program which lasts one to six
years depending on the
specialty.
Additionally, like M.D!s,
D.O.'s are required to meet
state licensing requirements
before entering into practice.
They are also required to
upgrade their skills and learn
new medical developments
through continuing medical
education, Allen said.
H community resients
would like to tour the hospital
during the wee of celebra­
tion, call 252-4089 to make ar­
rangements, Allen invited.
DOH is an affiliate of
Horizon Health Systems, an'
organization of hospitals,
primary care centers, home
care services and other health­
care services. Other Horizon
hospitals are Bi-County Com-
. munity Hospital in Warren
and Riverside Osteopathic in
Trenton.
13546 Woodward
Highland Park
(313) 883-5948
14227 W.Mc Ichol
Detroit
(313) 835-7378
865-4119
THE BLACKWELL 6 POI PROGRA
FOR A BETTER HIGHLA 0 PARK
1. BUSINESS Cli ATE
Lead a Buslnes resurgenc th t will produce
hundreds of Job .
2. CRI E
Take b ck our streets from the criminals.
3. HOUSI G
Good affordable housing for all age •
4. CITY FINANCING
Get our fair sh re of Tax dollar from LanSing
nd Wa hlngton.
5. CLEAN EIOHBORHOODS
-Remove abandoned building
-Remove abandoned vehicles
-Cut grass on City owned vac nt lot
6. QUALITY SCHOOLS
Form a partnership Ith School Leaders to
comblnd our strength
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munity to v th hi tori I
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HIGHLAND PK
"Medication and Yo" is a
free lecture offered to in­
dividuals 55 and over on Mon­
day, September 21, from 3 -
4:30 p.m., at Detroif Os­
teopathic Hospital, 12523
Third Ave. in Highland Park.
To register for the class or
to arrange for free transporta­
tion, call 252-4829.
Arthur Bouier, D.O., and
C. Kae French, a DOH phar­
macist, will present the lec­
ture. Participan are asked to
"brown ba g' their medications
and have Dr. Bower and the
pharmacist explain what
theyaro and what they are
used for.
The lecture is sponsored b.­
Horizon Gold, free health
program dedicated to people
over 55. It offers members
such complimentary services
as health care financial coun­
seling, physician referral, free
limited transportation and
well-being seminars.
RE·ELECT
ROBERT BLACKWELL
FOR MAYOR
GRADUATE: Howard Unlver Ity, B.S. Degree
ATTENDED: Detroit College of Law
MARRIED: Florrie Love, 38 year ,4 children, 3
grandchildren
MEMBER: Little Rock Missionary Baptist Church
FORMER PRESIDENT, CHRYSLER LOCAL 889, UAW
LABOR MEDIATOR, STATE OF MICHIGAN
SPECIAL CONSULTANT. U.S. DEPT. OF LABOR
Ro rt B. BI II, Highland P rk' first full-time
elected Mayor, has long had VISION for the
growth of our community. Through hi efforts,
many seeds have been planted nd Highland Park,
once again. stands on the verge of being a "Model
Community!'