ACAM Recognizes Oprah for Featuring Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy.

Options for Women's Health Presented in Consumer-Focused Show; ACAM Offers List of Physicians Specializing in This Therapy

LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. -- The American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM) wishes to acknowledge Oprah Winfrey for devoting two weekday shows to raising awareness for the various treatment options for women's health. Oprah featured Suzanne Somers, who has advocated for natural hormone replacement therapy, on Thursday, January 29, 2009.

"There are many treatment options for women's health, and Oprah's attention to BHRT reflects an increased consumer demand for information regarding complementary, alternative and integrative health care options," said Sharon Urch, Executive Director for ACAM.

ACAM has created an easy-to-use listing of physicians across the United States to assist people in locating a Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) Provider in their local area. The printable list complements ACAM's web-based Physician+Link. The list of BHRT providers and the Physician+Link are available at www.acam.org.

With over 1300 physicians around the world, ACAM members are available to assist patients in charting a course for optimal health and well-being.

The American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM) is a not-for-profit association dedicated to educating physicians and other health care professionals on the latest findings and emerging procedures in complementary, alternative and integrative (CAIM) medicine. ACAM is the voice of integrative medicine; our goals are to improve physician skills, knowledge and diagnostic procedures as they relate to complementary and alternative medicine; to support integrative medicine research; and to develop awareness of alternative methods of medical treatment. ACAM enables members of the public to connect with physicians who take an integrative approach to patient care and empowers people with information about integrative medicine treatment options.