June 2008 is Oklahoma DVT Awareness Month.
A concurrent resolution recognizing the importance of raising public awareness of deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) was passed by the state legislature and signed on February 12, 2008, declaring June 4, 2008, Oklahoma DVT Awareness Day and June 2008, Oklohoma DVTAwareness Month. As part of this effort, the Oklahoma State Medical Association is actively involved in the education of health professionals about DVT. This resolution was co-authored by State Senator Johnnie Crutchfield, and State Representatives Greg Piatt and Dr. Doug Cox.
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University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, P.O. Box 26307, Oklahoma City, OK 73126, USA.
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