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The Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, which has been an active sponsor of and participant in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day since its initial commemoration on October 24, 2002, is once again pleased to promote (more)...

On Point for AOM Day

Have you ever had an acupuncture treatment?  If not, October 24 is the perfect day to experience this wonderful form of healthcare.  October 24^th is the national day of observance of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AOM) Day.  The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) is a sponsor of AOM day.  NCCAOM hopes its support will raise awareness of the benefits of acupuncture and Oriental medicine encompassed in this 3,000 year old medicine (more)...

National Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Day Aims to Educate Consumers About Benefits of Using Certified Practitioners

Jacksonville, FL. – Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AOM) Day, celebrated annually on October 24, was created to raise awareness of the benefits of acupuncture — an effective form of medicine with a 3,000 year history. This national day of observance, recognized by the leadership organizations in the field of acupuncture and Oriental medicine, was spearheaded by the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) in 2002.
 
“In the United States, the use of acupuncture and Oriental medicine is at an all-time high,” said Kory Ward-Cook, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of the NCCAOM. “In fact, according to a recent study conducted by the National Institutes of Health’s National Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicine...(more)
 

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AOM Day Aims to Educate Consumers About Benefits of Using Certified Practitioners

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