It's not just policy... it's personal. Family medicine is coming together to fight for what matters. Hear why some family physicians are joining us at FMAS this week and follow along for more from #FMAS2025.
That's our past president Asim Jaffer leading off and board member Christina Wells batting cleanup in this video! Take those messages to the Hill tomorrow!#FMAS2025
The IAFP is deeply concerned by the removal of all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. This reckless decision undermines vaccine safety; delays access to lifesaving care and weakens trusted public health systems.
As Drugstores Close, Chicago's ‘Pharmacy Deserts’ Struggle To Access Meds. Our Dr. Tom Huggett sees it every day @LawndaleHealth@lawndalefmr https://t.co/ntRs4TTJoC via @BlockClubChi
The AAFP celebrates members working to improve care for LGBTQ+ patients and advocates for equal health care rights. Dr. Joanna Turner Bisgrove (@JoTBizMD) shares why it’s important to her personally. #PrideMonth
Do you know how to recognize a good physician employer? Ensure that the organization:
✔️ Works with physicians to mutually define their scope of practice.
✔️ Provides resources to drive quality and performance improvement activities.
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Access to primary care in the U.S. has worsened over the past decade. However, there are solutions to avert this crisis, writes #GrahamCenter director @YaldaJabbarpour in a new editorial in @modrnhealthcr ⬇️
https://t.co/AM6AmOwBnm
Congrats to the first grads of the Lincoln Scholars Program at @siusom who will focus on rural medicine; 3 of them #familymedicine! https://t.co/Ey58AH72Xv
Thanks @HELPCmteDems@GOPHELP for advancing the #LornaBreenAct, which @aafp has long supported. This will address the mental health needs of our nation’s doctors and end the stigma medical professionals often face when seeking treatment and support. https://t.co/BmeePF2hZs
Family physicians perform nearly 40% of all visits by patients seeking treatment for depression, anxiety, substance use disorder and other mental health concerns. @IllinoisAFP@aafp#mentalhealthcare