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New Report: U.S. Primary Care System Crumbling Amid Historic Disinvestment and Surge in Chronic Diseases

The Physicians Foundation

primary care is posing a grave threat to the wellbeing of communities nationwide. Diminishing Workforce: Primary care clinician shortages worsen access to care The number of primary care clinicians, including physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs), decreased from 105.7 As the U.S.

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Why Regular Check-ups Matter: Preventive Care at Mesa Family Physicians

Mesa Family Physician

However, at Mesa Family Physicians , we believe that preventive healthcare is the cornerstone of long-term wellness for our Mesa, Arizona community. Regular visits to your primary care physician at Mesa Family Physicians provide opportunities for early detection of potential health issues before they become serious problems.

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MAFP Supports Two Student Programs This Summer!

Maine Academy of Family Physicians

At the Family Medicine office, I observed the close relationships fostered between Dr. Der Simonian and her patients. Before this externship, I was not aware of how comprehensive and broad the breadth of practice of a full spectrum Family Physician truly can be. The experience will certainly shape the rest of my career.