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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

It offers care where people already are: their doctor’s office, their community mental health clinic, their OB/GYN’s exam room. Our members are showing that you can treat substance use and mental health issues in primary care today —if you support that infrastructure.

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How Mental Health & SUD Bias Impact ED Physical Care

Physician's Weekly

Mental health and SUD bias impact the quality of ED care that patients with these conditions receive for physical health concerns, according to research. Many respondents described an abrupt shift in clinician demeanor—“dismissive,” “rushed,” or “unprofessional”—once their mentalhealth history surfaced.

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Rural Ontario Complete Lifestyle Medicine Intervention Program (CLIP-ON) [Dissemination and implementation research]

Annals of Family Medicine

Lifestyle medicine programs have demonstrated a positive impact in managing these diseases but are poorly implemented and unavailable in rural communities. Lifestyle medicine involves ongoing engagement with a multidisciplinary team to support health-improving lifestyle changes. Outcome Measures: Participant characteristics (ie.

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Mindfulness-Based and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies: A Qualitative Study on What Helps Opioid-Treated Chronic Low Back Pain [Pain management]

Annals of Family Medicine

Setting Multi-site study, with participants recruited from outpatient clinical and community settings. Outcome Measures Open-ended scripted questions on the interventions’ impact on pain, function, mental and physical health QoL, and opioid use. Results Fifty participants (26 MBT, 24 CBT) were interviewed.

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The Role of Lifestyle Medicine in Reversing Early Chronic Disease

Edge Family Medicine

As a leading family medical practice in Upland, CA, we champion evidence-based approaches that empower patients to take control of their health. Research shows it can reduce inflammation and improve heart health. Restorative Sleep: Quality sleep is vital for immune function, mental clarity, and overall well-being.

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The Power of Words, 16 Years Later

A Country Doctor Writes

If a primary care patient was going through a difficult time with their social life or mental health, we would walk them down the hall to meet a therapist right then and there. Similarly, if a behavioral health patient looked like they had pneumonia, the warm handoff would go in the opposite direction. No counseling is offered.

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What Are the Most Common Preventive Services? A Complete Guide

Mesa Family Physician

These services form the cornerstone of modern healthcare, allowing medical professionals to identify potential health issues before they become serious problems. For residents of Mesa and the surrounding East Valley communities, staying current with recommended preventive care can lead to better health outcomes and reduced healthcare costs.