Texas ACOFP

06/24/2026

Reminder that June is Men’s Health Awareness Month. It's purpose and mission is to raise awareness about preventable health issues and encourage early detection and treatment of diseases that disproportionately affect men. It emphasizes both physical and mental well-being, promoting regular check-ups, exercise, and healthier lifestyle choices

06/23/2026

John Pham, DO, shares his journey of arriving in America and finding a mentor who had a pivotal impact on his life.

06/19/2026

June 19 is World Sickle Cell Day. This international awareness day aims to increase the public’s knowledge and understanding of sickle cell disease and the challenges experienced by patients and their families and caregivers.

Every year, SCDAA is proud to join communities across the globe to recognize World Sickle Cell Day. The international awareness day aims to increase the public’s knowledge and understanding of sickle cell disease and the challenges experienced by patients and their families and caregivers.

06/18/2026

Regan A. Stiegmann, DO, has built a career rooted in service, blending osteopathic principles, military medicine and digital innovation.

06/17/2026

Increasing daily steps may boost surgical recovery.

Walking more before and after surgery may support a smoother recovery. Learn how daily steps can help improve mobility and reduce complications....

06/16/2026

Review Article from the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine on Osteopathic manipulative treatment in the management of headaches associated with musculoskeletal dysfunction: systematic review and meta-analysis

While previous review articles investigated the effectiveness of manual therapies for treating headaches, they did not focus specifically on OMT or perform a pooled meta-analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of outcomes. The aim of this study was to systematically evaluate the effectiveness of OMT....

06/15/2026

You may not be ready for retirement just yet ... but Ronald Librizzi, DO, shares the things that made his transition to retirement easier.

Ronald Librizzi, DO, shares his personal habits that have made a huge difference in adjusting to his new lifestyle.

06/09/2026

In her insightful article, 'Running on 5%: What My Patients Taught Me About My Own Wellness,' ACOFP member. Forum Sanghavi, DO speaks about resilience. "As osteopathic family physicians, we talk often about resilience. We live it, teach it, and encourage it in our patients. But I’ll be honest—I used to think resilience meant pushing through at all costs. I was the person always running on empty...."

Forum Sanghavi, DO, shares her unexpected journey through recovery, revealing that true resilience isn’t about relentless striving, but about learning to pause, reconnect, and care for ourselves as deeply as we care for others.

06/08/2026

Men’s Health Month is celebrated every June. This year's campaign theme is "Partners in Care," focusing on building a support system of families, caregivers, and communities to improve proactive health care.

Overweight or obese men diagnosed with prediabetes who received counseling on healthy eating habits and online support significantly improved their diets and reduced their risk for developing diabe...

05/29/2026

Need a workout that's engaging but won't leave you feeling tired and sweaty? Try Tai-Chi.

Tai chi is a gentle, adaptable practice that features flowing movements combined with breathing and cognitive focus. It may be especially helpful for people who are recovering from a heart attack o...