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| Digital ExclusiveFlorida College of Integrative Medicine Reschedules AOM Day Event
Due to inclement weather caused by Hurricane Wilma, the Florida College of Integrative Medicine (FCIM) has rescheduled its celebration of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day to Wednesday, November 16. The event will be held on the college's campus in Orlando, and will include free demonstrations, refreshments, and gift certificates for acupuncture treatments.
In addition, the college will hold a series of lectures for the public. Currently scheduled lecture topics include "Introduction to Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine" and "Laughing Qigong for Emotional Health."
Admission to FCIM's AOM Day event is free. For more information, call (407) 888-8689, ext. 15.