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Community Integration: Pushing the Boundaries for a Better World

Integrated Care News by CFHA

The plane was piloted by a native of the island, deeply committed to helping his community. Residents and local leaders joined forces to send food and clothing to the island and to welcome newly arrived families to their town. What followed was a powerful expression of community and compassion.

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Lived experience of individuals with thalassemia in Eastern India [Allergy/Immunology]

Annals of Family Medicine

The authors, both individually and collectively, utilized an immersion-crystallization approach to analyze the content of the interviews. Data analysis revealed five themes for positive experiences: regular treatment seeking, strong family and community support, positive family attitudes, trust in healthcare providers, and a positive outlook.

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Families experiences of substance use and implications for resilience [Community based participatory research]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Substance use disorders (SUD) significantly impact the physical, social, and mental health of individuals, their families, and the wider community. Recovery is a unique, multidimensional process where individuals strive to enhance their health and wellness.

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Caring for the underserved: The National Health Service Corps

The Health Policy Exchange

Forty years ago, Eric Redman's classic book The Dance of Legislation provided a compelling "insider's account" of how the U.S. Envisioned by Seattle pediatrician Abraham Bergman, MD as a way to recruit idealistic young physicians to "doctor deficient" communities throughout the U.S.,

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Family physicians perspectives on advising patients on an obstetric delivery location: Study from a remote community

Canadian Family Physician

Objective To determine what factors individual physicians in a remote northern Saskatchewan community consider when advising patients on an obstetric delivery location. Setting La Ronge, a remote northern Saskatchewan community. Participants Eleven family physicians providing full-scope care in a remote medical clinic.

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AAFP Represents Members During 2025 Legislative Session

Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

During the session, the Alabama Academy of Family Physicians actively represented the interests of its members on a range of healthcare initiatives. Sponsored by Representative Paul Lee, the legislation removes the burdensome 100-hour annual service requirement, facilitating greater access to care for underserved communities.

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What Are the Most Common Preventive Services? A Complete Guide

Mesa Family Physician

At Mesa Family Physicians, we believe that preventing illness is always better than treating it. As your trusted healthcare providers in Mesa, Arizona, we’re committed to helping you understand and access the preventive services that can keep you and your family healthy for years to come.