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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

Ensure that the reorganized SAMHSA is closely aligned with the medical side of HHS programs including the Bureau of Primary Health Care, so that mental health priorities support physical health priorities and visa versa. Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash The post An Open Letter to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

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How Your Emotional Health Impacts Blood Pressure

Imperial Center Family Medicine

It’s similar to revving a car engine for too long while staying still. Even light physical activity has cardiovascular benefits. Research shows that treating the whole person is important for mental well-being and physical health. However, chronic stress keeps your body in a continuous state of high alert.

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Public Facing Education via Social Media: A Podcast with Julie McFadden, Matt Tyler, Sammy Winemaker and Hsien Seow

GeriPal

Alex: And Sammy Winemaker, who’s a palliative care physician and Associate Clinical Professor at McMaster University in the Department of Family Medicine, Division of Palliative Care. How you actually physically started doing this and built up so many followers over time and why are you doing it? Sammy: Thank you so much.

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