When you go to see your doctor you may notice some letters following the name, but have you ever wondered what they mean?
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 6, 2020 - 11:52am
By Dr. Robert Puckett, DO
Family Medicine, Carey Medical Center
What is a DO?
When you go to see your doctor you may notice some letters following their name, but have you ever wondered what they mean? Physicians in the United States receive one of two degrees upon completion of medical school, either an MD or a DO. So, what is the difference?
Most people are familiar with a MD or Medical Doctor, but would you be surprised to know that nearly 1 in 4 current medical students is working toward their DO rather than an MD.
As Ohio waits to hear Governor Mike DeWine’s detailed plans to begin lifting stay-at-home restrictions, a new statewide poll shows that 70% of Ohioans prioritize public health over the economy.
The Baldwin Wallace University Ohio Poll also shows that 85% of voters in the Buckeye State approve of DeWine’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, compared to 50% who approve of how President Donald Trump has handled the crisis. That Ohio gap has widened by five points since a BW Great Lakes Poll conducted in late March.
Drive Time Driving Instruction, LLC, Bluffton, is accepting registrations for its next in-person Bluffton class, according to Doug and Sara Kisseberth.
The class is set for Sunday to Friday, June 14-19. Visit the website to register and for complete details: www.drivetimedriving.com.
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8. In cooperation with the Bluffton PTO, the Icon is posting drawings of elementary teachers created by elementary students. Molly Byers, Kindergartener, created this drawing of her teacher, Mrs. Warner.
The Icon invites all elementary students to submit a drawing of a teacher. Send to: [email protected].
Here's today's installment of the Bluffton High School Class of 2020 Senior Spotlight. Each weekday until the end of May the Icon will feature photos and future plans for four BHS seniors. Students will be featured in a four-set random order.