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Rural Ontario Complete Lifestyle Medicine Intervention Program (CLIP-ON) [Dissemination and implementation research]

Annals of Family Medicine

Lifestyle medicine programs have demonstrated a positive impact in managing these diseases but are poorly implemented and unavailable in rural communities. Objective: To assess the feasibility of implementing a lifestyle medicine program in a rural Ontario community for patients with chronic diseases.

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A Comprehensive Approach to the Opioid Crisis in Caldwell County, North Carolina [Social determinants and vulnerable populations]

Annals of Family Medicine

We invited all of the people who are touched by the opioid crisis (addicts, family members of addicts, the faith based community, law enforcement, public health officials, county commissioners, EMS personnel, physicians, hospital representatives, the legal community, etc.) County governments are struggling to manage the opioid crisis.

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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. Study Design and Analysis Survey; t-test and chi-square tests to evaluate variation by race and income status, approximated by having Medicaid, based on the clinic’s goal of reaching underserved community members.

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The Role of Lifestyle Medicine in Reversing Early Chronic Disease

Edge Family Medicine

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. What is Lifestyle Medicine? Lifestyle medicine is a patient-centered, evidence-based approach that treats the root causes of chronic diseases.

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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

Chief Complaint = Main Concern Suffers from = Struggles with Refused to take = Decided against Was noncompliant with = Didn’t see the value of Didn’t keep appointment = Wasn’t able to be here Arrived late = Was determined not to miss There is a lot of talk these days in the U.S. about the Patient-Centered Medical Home.