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Wednesday Sep 13, 2017
One Good Look at Vast Scope of Family Medicine, and I Was Hooked
New AAFP President Michael Munger, M.D., was working as a hospital orderly when exposure to family medicine residents changed his path.
Posted at 12:00PM Sep 13, 2017
by Michael Munger, M.D.
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Wednesday Sep 06, 2017
Family Physicians Can Make Their Mark in Many Ways
As her time on the AAFP Board ends, Board Chair Wanda Filer, M.D., M.B.A., reflects on leadership, the loss of her father and new challenges and opportunities.
Posted at 12:00PM Sep 06, 2017
by Wanda Filer, M.D.
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Monday Aug 28, 2017
Preserving National Health Service Corps Is a Must
The National Health Service Corps puts physicians in areas where they are needed most and helps physicians erase student debt. But unless Congress acts, the program will end in September.
Posted at 04:14PM Aug 28, 2017
by Ada Stewart, M.D.
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Tuesday Aug 08, 2017
Health Care Is a Right That Must Extend to Everyone
Gary LeRoy, M.D., writes that health care must be seen as a basic human right that is necessary for the preservation of dignity, social worth, health and even life.
Posted at 11:46AM Aug 08, 2017
by Gary LeRoy, M.D.
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Monday Jul 03, 2017
FamMedPAC to Congress: What Have You Done for Us Lately?
During the 2016 election cycle, FamMedPAC donated more than $1 million to congressional candidates. AAFP President-elect Michael Munger, M.D., explains how the PAC will decide where its money goes in 2018.
Posted at 12:00PM Jul 03, 2017
by Michael Munger, M.D.
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Monday Apr 17, 2017
Finding Purple: Creating Nonpartisan Paths to Advance Primary Care
Lynne Lillie, M.D., writes that family physicians are uniquely positioned to find a path through polarized politics that can lead to a solution to our health care crisis.
Posted at 01:57PM Apr 17, 2017
by Lynne Lillie, M.D.
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Tuesday Apr 04, 2017
Not Blowing Smoke: FPs Can Make a Difference on Tobacco
Several states are considering legislation that would raise the legal age to purchase tobacco products to 21. Mott Blair, M.D., says there's room for family physicians to work on this and other issues to improve the health of their patients and communities.
Posted at 10:08AM Apr 04, 2017
by Mott Blair, M.D.
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Friday Mar 03, 2017
Physicians Must Refute 'Alternative Facts' About Vaccines
Mott Blair, M.D., recalls an era when people literally lined up for a life-saving vaccine. Now, he says, too many people are denying the science behind immunizations.
Posted at 04:29PM Mar 03, 2017
by Mott Blair, M.D.
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Tuesday Sep 06, 2016
What I Know Now, and What Lies Ahead
After six years of service on the AAFP Board of Directors, Robert Wergin, M.D., reflects on lessons learned and what the future might hold for family medicine.
Posted at 12:39PM Sep 06, 2016
by Robert Wergin, M.D.
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Monday Jun 13, 2016
Time for Congress to End 20-year Ban on Gun Research
Posted at 08:59PM Jun 13, 2016
by Wanda Filer, M.D.
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