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The Role of Lifestyle Medicine in Reversing Early Chronic Disease

Edge Family Medicine

Unlike traditional medicine that often focuses on medications, lifestyle medicine emphasizes preventive and curative strategies tailored to the individual. Social Connection: Positive relationships and community support improve mental health and resilience. Visit our contact page or call us at (909) 870-5200 to schedule an appointment.

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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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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.

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Demystifying Diabetes

East Cary Family Physicians

With millions of individuals affected by this metabolic disorder, it’s crucial to understand its causes, symptoms, management, and prevention strategies. Individuals with type 1 diabetes require lifelong insulin therapy. Symptoms of Diabetes: The symptoms of diabetes can vary depending on its type and severity.

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"Sludge audits" identify obstacles to completing colorectal cancer screening

Common Sense Family Doctor

Calling to schedule the next available appointment and taking time off work. A 2022 article in the Harvard Business Review introduced the term sludge to describe “these types of situations in which the design of a specific process consistently impedes individuals from completing their intended action.” Travel to the doctor’s office.

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Primary care for all Americans

Common Sense Family Doctor

These days, most adults need to wait several months for a new patient appointment with a family doctor, if they can get one at all. Even if drugmakers and PBMs could be brought to heel, though, America is still lacking a major ingredient of a truly patient-centered health system: well-resourced, adequately supported primary care.

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Rheumatology Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

Expanding ABIM’s engagement with stakeholder communities such as early career physicians, specialty societies and patient-focused organizations. ABIM does not contact individual programs with a lower pass rate to initiate changes to the program.