News in Brief The Maine CDC’s new director is a DO Bruce Bates, DO, will oversee public health in Maine. Oct. 24, 2017Tuesday AOA Staff Contact AOA Staff Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Bruce Bates, DO, has been named the new director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, according to the Bangor Daily News. Previously, Dr. Bates was as a senior vice president for cognitive testing for the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners. Prior to working for the NBOME, Dr. Bates rose to leadership at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, Maine, where he held various positions, including chair of family medicine and founding chair of the geriatrics department. More in Newsbriefs DO appointed to VA leadership role Haipeng “Mark” Zhang, DO, will serve as acting assistant under secretary for health. Poetry collection by DO explores healing, resilience Lt. Col. Ivan Edwards, DO, Air Force Reserve flight surgeon, has released “Resonance of the Soul: Flowers and Harmonics,” a poetry collection that gives voice to healing and human stories. Previous articleIn Memoriam: Oct. 18, 2017 Next articleLearn how to incorporate telemedicine into your practice
DO appointed to VA leadership role Haipeng “Mark” Zhang, DO, will serve as acting assistant under secretary for health.
Poetry collection by DO explores healing, resilience Lt. Col. Ivan Edwards, DO, Air Force Reserve flight surgeon, has released “Resonance of the Soul: Flowers and Harmonics,” a poetry collection that gives voice to healing and human stories.