Recognizing excellence Executive director for Idaho and Kentucky osteopathic associations receives the Bob E. Jones, CAE Award Suzanne Frederick, MSN, was selected in recognition of her leadership and tremendous contributions toward advancing osteopathic medicine. Sept. 1, 2022ThursdaySeptember 2022 issue The DO Staff Contact The DO Staff Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Topics House of Delegates 2022 The 2022 recipient of the AOA’s Bob E. Jones, CAE Award is Suzanne Frederick, MSN, executive director of the Idaho Osteopathic Physicians Association and the Kentucky Osteopathic Medical Association in recognition of her leadership and tremendous contributions toward advancing osteopathic medicine. The award is named in honor of Bob E. Jones, CAE, who served as executive director of the Oklahoma Osteopathic Association from 1969-1999, and whose 30-year leadership of the association resulted in numerous advances for the profession. Frederick has dedicated the last 13 years of her distinguished health care career to advancing the osteopathic medical profession in multiple communities. As the executive director of the Idaho Osteopathic Physicians Association since 2008 and the Kentucky Osteopathic Medical Association since 2017, she has expertly represented the interests of osteopathic physicians, residents and students through exceptional efforts to ensure patients can access high-quality osteopathic medical care. Suzanne Frederick, MSN Her involvement in the Association of Osteopathic State Executive Directors (AOSED) ensured affiliate representation on various AOA bureaus, councils and committees. Her leadership with AOSED includes serving as president (2017-2018) and extending her terms following the passing of the former AOSED President Pete Wertheim. Her knowledge of state political environmental issues made her an instrumental asset in the founding and development of the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2016. In addition, she has dedicated her time to philanthropic efforts, including physician recruitment work in South Africa. Her impact on the osteopathic profession can be measured in the physicians and state affiliate executives she has engaged and mentored over the course of her career. The AOA recognized and presented the Bob E. Jones, CAE Award to Frederick during the 2022 AOA House of Delegates meeting in July. Related reading: Osteopathic leaders honored at AOA’s House of Delegates meeting DO makes history as first physician to receive National NASA Public Service Award More in Profession Funding available for osteopathically focused research projects Research funding is available to DO, MD, PhD and osteopathic medical student researchers conducting studies that address the tenets of osteopathic medicine and explore the profession’s patient-centered, empathic approach to care. CMS to provide Hurricane Helene public health emergency accelerated and advance payments to Medicare providers Payments will provide health care providers in affected areas with immediate access to necessary funds to continue delivering critical care. Previous articleA.T. Still Memorial Lecture: 'He would be amazed at the progress we have made' Next articleHow Roe v. Wade getting struck down impacts women of color
Funding available for osteopathically focused research projects Research funding is available to DO, MD, PhD and osteopathic medical student researchers conducting studies that address the tenets of osteopathic medicine and explore the profession’s patient-centered, empathic approach to care.
CMS to provide Hurricane Helene public health emergency accelerated and advance payments to Medicare providers Payments will provide health care providers in affected areas with immediate access to necessary funds to continue delivering critical care.