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Florida Naturopathic Physicians Battle for Licensing

Residents and naturopathic physicians in Florida that support the passage of legislation allowing naturopathic physicians to practice in the state of Florida are calling for support from the public. Even though naturopathic doctors have held licenses to practice medicine in Florida since the 1920s, the state has stopped issuing new licenses for several years by choosing not to maintain an acting board to grant them.

The Florida Naturopathic Physician Association (FNPA) is working to pass legislation that will allow qualified naturopathic physicians to practice primary healthcare in the state of Florida. Adam Tice, ND, president of the FNPA states, “The FNPA continues to work toward ensuring all residents of Florida have the option to choose a naturopathic physician for their primary/family healthcare.”

The FNPA is asking for support via public contact with Florida legislators. “Advocacy is an important way citizens of Florida let their legislators know what is important to them. Every voice counts,” says Dawn Dalili, ND, of Bluewater Natural Health, in Niceville.

For more information about supporting this cause, visit fnpa.org.

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