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Patient Perceptions of a Lifestyle Medicine Clinic in Southwest Virginia [Mixed methods research]

Annals of Family Medicine

There is limited research on implementation of LM in medically underserved communities. Objective To assess patient perceptions of a primary care-based LM clinic. Setting: LM Clinic in the SW Virginia safety net. Setting: LM Clinic in the SW Virginia safety net. Experience with the LM clinic was rated 7 +/– 2.7

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Risk of Acute Rhinosinusitis Progression Based on Duration of Symptoms, Method of Care, and Setting of Care [Acute respiratory infections]

Annals of Family Medicine

Patients were recruited from primary care practices, emergency rooms and urgent care centers, and the community (e.g., Patients with 1 to 9 days of symptoms were included, and patients could have an in person or telemedicine appointment with a clinician. recruitment flyers).

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Maria Ansari, MD, FACC, named to Modern Healthcare’s list of 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives

Permanente Medicine

June 10, 2025) — Maria Ansari, MD, FACC , co-CEO of The Permanente Federation at Kaiser Permanente, has been named to Modern Healthcare’s list of 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives for 2025. Improving access in adult and family medicine at TPMG by reducing appointment booking times by more than 33%.

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Letitia Bridges, MD, MBA, appointed to chief quality officer at The Permanente Federation

Permanente Medicine

May 22, 2025 — The Permanente Federation has appointed Letitia Bridges, MD, MBA , to the National Permanente Leadership Team as executive vice president and chief quality officer and co-chair of the Kaiser Permanente National Quality Committee. We are dedicated to the mission of improving the health of our patients and communities.

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What Are the Most Common Preventive Services? A Complete Guide

Mesa Family Physician

For residents of Mesa and the surrounding East Valley communities, staying current with recommended preventive care can lead to better health outcomes and reduced healthcare costs. Our female practitioners understand the unique health needs of women in our community. Prevention truly is the best medicine.

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The Power of Words, 16 Years Later

A Country Doctor Writes

And I think Bucksport’s success is that there are several behavioral health staff members and a bigger medical staff in the same clinic and they have meetings together, share a lunch room and have easy access to curbside conversations with each other. about the Patient-Centered Medical Home.

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Combating Food Insecurity in Minnesota

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

A Collaborative Approach Between Health Care Providers and Community Partners Food insecurity affects thousands of Minnesotans, often contributing to chronic health conditions and overall poor health outcomes. M Health Fairview’s Fair Table program ensures convenient access to food during medical appointments.