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The Physicians Foundation Announces New Recipient in Leadership Award Program, Recognized for Addressing Drivers of Health

The Physicians Foundation

The clinic offers referrals to specialists, conducts free cancer screenings, provides medication vouchers and engages in extensive public health education efforts. For more information about The Physicians Foundation’s Leadership Award Program, please visit physiciansfoundation.org/leadership-award-program. Mirna Mohanraj, M.D. ,

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8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine

Family Medicine Initiative

This graph illustrates that the benefit of long-term GP-patient relationships is even dose-dependent (longer GP-patient-relationship = lower risk of dying prematurely): Why do long-term GP-patient relationships improve health and reduce costs? GPs improve prevention, which avoids diseases. Over time, more trust develops.