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Geriatric Medicine Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

Ruiz, MD, Chair, ABIM Geriatric Medicine Board The Geriatric Medicine Board , which meets twice a year and is responsible for oversight of policy and assessment in the specialty, held its spring meeting on March 28, 2025. ABIM and the Geriatric Medicine Board gratefully acknowledge the service of Jorge G.

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3 Tips for Finding a Great Family Doctor

Hitchcock Family Medicine

Tip 2: Verify Credentials and Experience Ensure that any potential family doctor is board-certified in family medicine. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, family physicians average about 82 weekly patient encounters. Reach out to us at Hitchcock Family Medicine.

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Common Childhood Illnesses and When to See Your Family Care Physician

Hitchcock Family Medicine

If a rash is accompanied by fever, spreads rapidly, or causes significant discomfort, schedule an appointment with your family care physician. According to MedStudy, board-certified pediatricians undergo at least five years of post-graduate training, making them well-equipped to identify and treat even subtle signs of illness.

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Direct Doctors Welcomes Dr. Sara Delaporta

The Direct Doctors Difference

Dr. Delaporta is a board-certified family physician who grew up in Connecticut. She attended college at Sacred Heart University in CT, medical school at University of Vermont, and continued on to residency at Brown Family Medicine, where she found herself smitten with Rhode Island.

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Why Regular Check-ups Matter: Preventive Care at Mesa Family Physicians

Mesa Family Physician

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to postpone medical appointments until something feels wrong. However, at Mesa Family Physicians , we believe that preventive healthcare is the cornerstone of long-term wellness for our Mesa, Arizona community. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all medicine.

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Substance Use Disorder in Aging and Serious Illness: A Podcast with Katie Fitzgerald Jones, Jessica Merlin, Devon Check

GeriPal

MOC points per podcast in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. MOC Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.75 But alcohol and opioids are up there. Jessie: That’s cool.

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August Back to School Month

Family Physicians of Greeley

In fact, Drs J Matthew and Cara Brown are board certified in adolescent medicine as well as family medicine and look forward to providing comprehensive care for your teens. Please call our office to get your child’s wellness or sports physical appointment scheduled!