Osteopathic Family Physician
Volume 2, Issue 3 , Pages 66-71 , May 2010

Achieving a viable equilibrium: exploring the connections between human health and the world we inhabit

  • Joel A. Kase, DO, MPH

      Affiliations

    • University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Biddeford and Portland, ME
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Dr. Joel A. Kase, University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, 11 Hills Beach Road, Biddeford, ME 04005
    • ,
  • Angela M. Kase, AM

      Affiliations

    • Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA

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doi: 10.1016/j.osfp.2010.01.006

Osteopathic Family Physician
Volume 2, Issue 3 , Pages 66-71 , May 2010

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