The Florida Department of Health issued the following news release:
Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine Executive Director Pamela King and Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine Chairman James Andriole, D.O., were honored by the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA) for their outstanding commitment and service within the osteopathic profession.
'I commend both Ms. King and Dr. Andriole for being recognized by the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association,' said Department of Health (DOH) Secretary M. Rony Fran�ois, M.D., M.S.P.H., Ph.D. 'The Department has benefited greatly from Dr. Andriole's experience and Ms. King's professionalism. Both are very deserving of this honor.'
Ms. King received the 2006 Distinguished Service Award - the highest honor presented to an individual by FOMA - in recognition of her commitment to the delivery of quality healthcare to Florida's residents and visitors. Ms. King has worked in health care regulation for over nine years. She is currently the executive director for not only the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine, but also the Boards of Massage Therapy, Acupuncture, Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology and the Council of Midwifery.
Dr. Andriole received the 2006 Presidential Achievement Award in recognition of his dedication to the osteopathic profession and for having made a difference in the success of the profession and worked diligently to ensure access to quality healthcare for all the citizens of Florida.
FOMA President Joseph Giaimo, DO, selected Dr. Andriole for this prestigious award due to his commitment to the osteopathic profession. Dr. Andriole has been a member of FOMA for 10 years and was first appointed by Governor Jeb Bush to the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine in 2000. He currently serves as president and CEO of Disability Consultants USA, Inc. Dr. Andriole also participates in Medical Review and Evaluation Services for the State of Florida, Disability Determinations/SSA.
Ms. King and Dr. Andriole received their awards at the 103rd Annual FOMA Convention at Hyatt Regency Pier 66 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Photo Captions: (Left to Right) - Pamela King, executive director of the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine, receives her award from FOMA Past President Joel Rose, DO.
James Andriole, D.O., chairman of the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine, received his award from FOMA President Joseph Giaimo, DO.
The Board of Osteopathic Medicine protects the health and safety of Florida's residents and visitors by establishing requirements for licensure and through diligent discipline of practitioners who violate practice acts defined by Chapters 120, 456 and 459, Florida Statutes and Rule 64B-15, Florida Administrative Code. The legislative intent of the practice act is to ensure that every licensee practicing in the state of Florida meets minimum requirements for safe practice. The Board's responsibility is to ensure that licensees who fall below minimum competency or who otherwise present a danger to the public are disciplined or prohibited from practicing in the state. The Board also establishes and monitors continuing education of licensees to ensure their knowledge and skills remain current.
The mission of DOH's Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) is to protect and promote the health of all persons in Florida by diligently regulating health care practitioners and facilities. MQA, in conjunction with 22 boards and six councils, regulates six types of facilities and more than 40 health care professions. MQA evaluates the credentials of all applicants for licensure, issues licenses, analyzes and investigates complaints, inspects facilities, assists in prosecuting practice act violations, combats unlicensed activity and provides credential and discipline history about licensees to the public. For additional information, visit the Department of Health Web site at www.doh.state.fl.us and select Medical Quality Assurance from the drop box. Contact: Thometta Cozart, 850/245-4111.
Thometta Cozart, 850/245-4111.
