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ICU telemedicine programs bring essential critical care to community hospitals

Sound Physicians

With larger metropolitan hospitals struggling to manage the limited capacity of ICU beds, timely patient transfer isn’t always an available option, and even when it is an option, patients and their families in the community have an expectation that they can stay local for care.

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Vaccine Uptake Strategies & Ethical Considerations- Part II

Integrated Care News by CFHA

Availability and Requirements Vaccination programs in communities, including schools, childcare centers, community gathering places, and homes, also successfully improve vaccine uptake, especially for children less likely to access healthcare. I discussed this debate in my previous blog post.

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Well-being Investment: Your Physical Health

Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

It was true in both university and community settings, urban- and rural-focused programs, large and small. So, this blog series will explore how investing in physical health —a critical component of overall well-being— can make an impact. This is for good reason: investing in your well-being produces significant returns!

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Beware the bait-and-switch when it comes to HM program contracts

Sound Physicians

Reach out to mihir.patel@soundphysicians.com.  Posted in Hospital Medicine Share Article Subscribe to the Sound Physicians Blog A trusted source for todays healthcare needs. On the face of things this may seem true, but I’d like to show you why we’re actually the most sustainable when it comes to your bottom line. Why the gap?

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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. Community Partnerships: Mayo Clinic collaborates with local food banks to offer mobile food distributions.

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Anti-Inflammatory Living

Doctor Rachel

You probably don’t spend much time thinking about inflammation in your body, but inflammation is a buzz-word in the medical community these days is because it is such an important part of health and wellness. If you are missing sleep in your life, look at my recent blog “Sleepless in Santa Cruz” for healthy tips on falling and staying asleep.

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Health professionals speak out against the new nuclear arms race

Common Sense Family Doctor

A current exhibit at Harvard University’s Countway Library highlights the social activism of former medical school and public health faculty. ** This post first appeared on the AFP Community Blog. Doctors have been at the forefront of campaigns against nuclear weapons since 1961, when Physicians for Social Responsibility was founded.