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An Open Letter to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. On Why Integrated Care Should Be a Cornerstone of the HHS Agenda

Integrated Care News by CFHA

CFHA represents thousands of professionals across the country who are implementing integrated care —the coordination of medical and behavioral health care in primary care and specialty settings. It offers care where people already are: their doctor’s office, their community mental health clinic, their OB/GYN’s exam room.

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Community Integration: Pushing the Boundaries for a Better World

Integrated Care News by CFHA

On October 6, 2017, a van loaded with medical supplies departed from the Health Center, bound for the local airport. Sometimes, they push us to cross physical, emotional, or ethical boundaries—to reach those in need or to avoid being complicit through inaction.

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

Annals of Family Medicine

Context Lifestyle Medicine (LM) is an evidence-based approach to prevention and treatment of chronic disease by addressing six pillars: physical activity, nutrition, sleep and stress management (recovery), connection, and substance use. There is limited research on implementation of LM in medically underserved communities.

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Well-being Investment: Your Physical Health

Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

CHARM stands for the Collaborative for Healing and Renewal in Medicine—an international group of medical educators, academic leaders, burnout researchers, and trainees dedicated to promoting trainee wellbeing.) However, we also know that wellbeing is much more than the absence of burnout.

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Visiting a Health Clinic for Women’s Health Screenings

Mesa Family Physician

A women’s health check typically includes a review of your medical history, a physical examination, and specific screenings based on your age and risk factors. If you’re new to a provider, you might hear terms like establish care visit or new patient visit vs annual physical. What Is a Women’s Health Check?

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Associations of intervention completion in a pragmatic trial on integrated behavioral health (IBH) and patient outcomes [Clinical trial]

Annals of Family Medicine

Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) is associated with improved access and engagement in mental health services and mental and physical health patient outcomes. Context Primary care must address the complex needs of patients with multiple chronic conditions, given 40% of patients seen in primary care have behavioral health needs.

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What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

Typically, it includes a full review of your medical history, a physical examination, and a conversation about lifestyle, medications, and future health goals. Doctor appointment length PCP appointment duration If you have multiple issues to discuss, be sure to mention that when scheduling so the clinic can allot enough time.