⚡ CSOMA PRESS RELEASES⚡ 

July 20, 2020

CSOMA is changing its corporate name to remove the term “Oriental.”

The California State Oriental Medical Association (CSOMA) is pleased to announce that their Board of Directors voted unanimously at a 7/19/20 meeting to change the corporation’s name to remove the word “Oriental.”

They anticipate a 3-6 month timeline for the completion of the change.

August 26, 2020

CSOMA is pleased to announce the hiring of Sacramento Lobbyist David Quackenbush to begin lobbying efforts immediately.

David Quackenbush brings 20 years of advocacy work in the nonprofit health sector. He is also a Governor appointee serving both the Governor Brown and Governor Schwarzenegger administrations.

“Legislative change is a process,” stated Quackenbush. “Having a consistent presence in Sacramento is key to building collaborative partnerships to integrate this important medicine into the health care delivery system creating access for the diverse communities throughout California. CSOMA is prepared to work together with all stakeholders to make progress and that makes us a good match.”

About CSOMA:

CSOMA is a professional association of licensed acupuncturists and supporters of acupuncture, dedicated to the preservation, advancement and integration of the art, science, and practice of all branches of acupuncture medicine into the modern healthcare model, in a caring and ethical manner, thereby enhancing the health and well-being of the general public.