Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

A critical shortage of clinicians who specialize in treating patients with OUD exacerbates this issue. Context: In the US, opioid use disorder (OUD) presents significant and urgent public health concerns. Unfortunately, most individuals suffering from OUD do not have access to necessary care.

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Primary Care Education Individual Screening 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In rural areas, TBC can help address challenges arising from limited access to specialized care. Background Team-based care (TBC) has established benefits for patient outcomes. These same access challenges can also impact populations with barriers to care in urban areas, through different mechanisms.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Population Studied: Interviewees (n=10) included generalist Behavioral Health Consultants, specialized Behavioral Health Consultants, and Directors of Behavioral Health representing 7 organizations in New Jersey in different settings, e.g., adult primary care, pediatrics, and women’s health. Setting: Virtual interviews.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

CONTEXT: The percentage of family physicians (FPs) in Ontario who practice primary care has been decreasing over time as FPs are choosing to focus some or all of their practice in more specialized areas. There is evidence that this move away from comprehensive primary care is occurring among physicians in all stages of their career.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Conclusions: It is imperative to provide specialized care for immigrant populations to enhance the management of chronic diseases and mitigate further morbidity risks.

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Complication Diabetes Individual Chronic Disease 130

Annals of Family Medicine

JANUARY 27, 2025

The impact of the Supreme Court of the United States ruling against race-conscious admissions extends beyond college admissions to professional schools.

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Education Specialization Engineering Provider 130

Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 2, 2025

To eliminate excess cholesterol, specialized liver enzymes transform it into bile salts that get stored in your gallbladder. Certain families of commensal bacteria express specialized enzymes enabling them to convert cholesterol into an intricately related byproduct called coprostanol that is poorly absorbed through intestinal walls.

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GeriPal

AUGUST 4, 2022

A year ago we did our first “Deprescribing Super Special”. Liz Bayliss is Senior Investigator at Kaiser Permanente Colorado Institute for Health Research, and Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Colorado. Alex: And we have Ariel Green, who’s a geriatrician and Associate Professor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins.

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Center for Family Medicine

JUNE 6, 2025

A blood pressure reading is done with a special cuff that measures the systolic and diastolic numbers in millimeters of mercury (mmHg). appeared first on Center for Family Medicine - Sherman Texas. Detecting high blood pressure Hypertension is not an easily recognizable disease.

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Hypertension Chronic Disease Physicals Patient-Centered 52

Hitchcock Family Medicine

DECEMBER 26, 2023

According to the American College of Physicians, a physician who specializes in internal medicine focuses on the treatment of sickness and diseases in adults. If it's determined that you need more specialized treatment, a referral can be made to a cardiologist. We are here to help you along your health and wellness journey.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

APRIL 14, 2025

Accommodate Special Considerations Certain groups are particularly at risk for early heart disease tied to high cholesterol. Finding problems before they compound makes accommodating special considerations, including possible statin use, much more impactful. Healthy living’s preventive payoff gets bigger the earlier it starts.

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Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

JANUARY 24, 2025

And my celebratory ones are – cupcakes, mimosas, tropical drinks – are reserved for special occasions (not just when someone I know is having a birthday – that’s too often for me). Occasional foods – are my weekly pizza night and Sunday bacon (hey – no judgment).

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

APRIL 28, 2025

Take Control with Special Orders Don’t be afraid to ask for substitutions or special preparations to fit your cholesterol needs. Special orders allow you to transform menu items into better-for-you options. The post How to Manage Your Cholesterol at Restaurants appeared first on Imperial Center Family Medicine.

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

APRIL 11, 2023

Whether you're looking for a new primary care family doctor or getting special services, you should have some questions ready. Here are a few questions to ask your family doctor. How Long Have You Been Practicing Medicine? Taking the time to ask questions and being informed is key when choosing a new family doctor.

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Noreta Family Medicine

JANUARY 29, 2024

It’s better to follow these steps rather than just throw your meds directly in the trash so that the pills are less recognizable than they would be in a labeled medicine bottle, and are less appealing to kids, pets, and thieves looking for drugs who may get into your trash. please contact your family physician or primary care doctor.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MAY 6, 2025

The state’s Department of Labor projects that healthcare practitioners and healthcare support occupations will see greater employment through 2030, particularly in chronic care and family medicine. The high demand means that entry-level positions can be a stepping stone to more specialized roles in the healthcare field.

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Healthcare Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Professional Education 52

Center for Family Medicine

MARCH 21, 2025

Dermatologists are specialized in identifying and treating skin-related issues. The post Skin Cancer Awareness: Protecting Yourself When Working Outdoors appeared first on Center for Family Medicine - Sherman Texas. If an unexplained mark, mole, bump, or blemish appears, seek advice from a dermatologist immediately.

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Georgetown Pediatrics & Family Medicine

MAY 11, 2022

If your child is older than 6 months of age and is usually on regular formula (not a specialty product for allergies or other special health needs), this may be an option. If your child has special health needs, be sure to check with their doctor about medically appropriate and safe feeding alternatives.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

MAY 26, 2025

Save this tropical oil for special occasions versus everyday cooking when managing cholesterol through diet. Schedule Your Cholesterol Screening Today If you are concerned that your current cholesterol levels are putting your health at risk, Imperial Center Family Medicine is here to help.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

An innovative and brief intervention, Baby & Me, was developed to provide critical parenting information timed to align with parents’ visits to Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) offices. Leveraging an existing program that serves this target population can alleviate the access barrier.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This need became apparent with the initiation of the Alberta Surgical Initiative’s Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment (FAST).

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Vida Family Medicine

AUGUST 26, 2024

From specialized obesity clinics to online services offering quick prescriptions, the options can feel overwhelming. Our physicians specialize in helping you reach your health goals through sustainable lifestyle changes and thoughtful use of medication when needed. If you've been trying to lose weight for years, you’re not alone.

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Primary Care Physician Primary Care Diabetes Chronic Condition 52

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

MARCH 13, 2025

Meanwhile, Democrat David Gottfried ‘s win in the Roseville special election has tied the Minnesota House (67 Republicans, 67 Democrats), shifting the balance of power and influencing which bills move forward in coming weeks. Committee Hearing Updates Last week saw several key legislative hearings.

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Pamela Wible MD

MAY 21, 2025

You saved my life.” ~ Family Medicine Resident, PA “As the son of a doctor and a psychiatrist, I’ve run across all kinds of would-be healers and experts of the mind. I love how you specialize in healing physicians’ souls.” ~ Family Physician, OR Ready to Transform Your Life & Practice?

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Private Practice Consulting Medical Student Engineering 180

Hitchcock Family Medicine

MARCH 25, 2022

When to Consider Special Needs It is important to consider whether anything has changed since your last medical examination. Your physician may also refer you to laboratory tests to check the internal functioning of your body. If a specific problem is identified, you may be referred to a medical specialist who can deal with that issue.

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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

MARCH 27, 2025

This will trigger a special election in District 6. However, this vacancy will not change the power structure of the Senate: 34 Democrats and now 32 Republicans. The post MN Legislative Session 2025: Updates on Health Care Bills appeared first on MAFP.

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Family Physician Insurance Finance Individual 52

Plum Health

AUGUST 20, 2023

It also discusses cultural events, the best coffee shops to study, the best parks to relax and unwind, and the best restaurants for a student budget and for when parents or loved ones come to town for a special occasion.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Setting/Dataset Data were extracted from the electronic health records at a Family Medicine practice in Philadelphia, PA. Special attention must be paid to the gaps in care and the risk of infectious diseases in this population. Descriptive statistics were conducted.

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Aspiring Minority Doctor

JUNE 18, 2023

Additionally, this past week alone, a large number of former medical students who rotated with me during my intern year graduated from the shorter duration residencies in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, etc and are now getting to do what they set out to do.

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Permanente Medicine

MAY 20, 2025

In addition, Dr. Nguyen co-chairs the SCPMG Virtual Medical Center and brings extensive expertise as a practicing family medicine physician at Kaiser Permanente. The Southern California Permanente Medical Group is one of the largest medical groups in the nation with more than 8,800 physicians providing care for over 4.8

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New South Family Medicine and MedSpa

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Direct primary care offers you and your family top-notch health care, and so much more.like a high patient and provider satisfaction with an improved quality of care. Providers at New South Family Medicine and MedSpa can address the patient's deeper needs, rather than trying to rush through a hectic day full of too-brief appointments.

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GeriPal

JULY 19, 2024

Alex 00:20 And she’s professor of family medicine at USC, deputator at JAGS, and co lead of the bold center of Excellence in early detection of dementia. Alex 00:09 We are delighted to welcome S oo Borson, who is a primary care oriented geriatric psychiatrist. I think she’s the creator of the mini cog. Is that right, Soo?

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

Preventive Care Strategies That Save Lives in Mesa, Arizona Our experienced team of physicians and nurse practitioners at Mesa Family Physicians understands the unique health challenges facing our local community. Our Mesa physicians are experts at helping local residents balance health priorities with career demands.

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Family Physician Preventative Care Preventive Care Family 100

Hitchcock Family Medicine

MAY 31, 2022

Which Is Better: Internal Medicine or Family Medicine? Family medicine practitioners and internal medicine practitioners—referred to as internists—both practice as physicians. For internists, their education consists of specialized medical care which is not the focus of the education of family doctors.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Results Practice types included clinician-owned, FQHCs, and system-owned; most specialized in family medicine (91%, N=22). Outcome Measures Number of buprenorphine prescriptions; practice-reported ratings of implementation of MOUD-related milestones. per clinic (SD=6.4) at baseline to 8.5 (SD=10.2,

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Primary Care Consulting Medical Illness 130

Family Physicians of Greeley

JANUARY 9, 2024

Adolescent medicine is a sub-specialty of family medicine and pediatrics, that focuses on the health issues of youths from ages 9 through 23. This is one small part of why having a physician that is specially trained in navigating this age range is important.

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Physicals Family Physician DO Family Medicine 40

Imperial Center Family Medicine

APRIL 7, 2025

No special preparation is needed beforehand unless your healthcare provider instructs you to fast for 9 to 12 hours. Imperial Center Family Medicine healthcare specialists have extensive training in evidence-based prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of lipid disorders. What Does the Screening Entail?

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