Thank you Dr. Kathleen Eubanks-Meng @fammedrockstar for sharing the important role family physicians play in providing mental health care on @myKCLIVE! The @aafp is proud to partner with @KCTV5 for #MentalHealthMonth💚🩺
This #MentalHealthMonth, AAFP board member Dr. Jay W. Lee (@familydocwonk) spoke with @CNN Newsource about the importance of prioritizing mental health and how family physicians can help. The interview has aired across the country, including on @wjztv in Baltimore. ⬇️
I’m in shock and disbelief. Praying for the victims and everyone impacted. I have no words. Absolutely devastating on what was supposed to be a day of celebration for our city.
Police have now confirmed that 'several' people were struck by gunfire in a shooting at the Chiefs Victory Rally.
Live Alerts and Updates: tinyurl.com/yscx3yfn
Amazing first day at #AAFPFMX! Got to present to partners and meet the incredible @allysonfelix who shared her story and advocacy for maternal health care as our first main stage speaker. Looking forward to the next 2 days with the @aafp team in Chicago!💙🩺🧡
Join us in welcoming Dr. Jen Brull (@mrsbrull) as the new #AAFP president-elect. Dr. Brull has practiced family medicine in rural Kansas for 20 years and now serves her community in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Learn more about all our board members: bit.ly/3MdADsG
What better way to spend #WorldMentalHealthDay than supporting an organization that works tirelessly to make mental health care accessible. Thank you so much to everyone who came out to support Beacon Mental Health (formerly @TriCountyMHS )! I had so much fun emceeing!💕
#AAFP President Dr. Tochi Iroku-Malize (@tilimd) spoke with @gohealio about the new RSV vaccines the @CDCgov has now approved for adults aged 60 and up. Click below to read the full Q&A ⬇️ bit.ly/43c7V0O
Family physician @jcvmdmph, a member of the #AAFP’s LGBTQ Constituency, reflects on how family physicians are well equipped to provide care for the LGBTQ community. bit.ly/42dmfFS#PrideMonth
The #AAFP joins @WoncaWorld in wishing family physicians a Happy #WorldFamilyDoctorDay! We thank you for the contributions you make to #familymedicine around the world. 🌎❤️
What do you love most about being a family doctor?
Thanks to @cedrekmd for citing the #AAFP's screening recommendations for patients in their 20s and 30s on the @TODAYshow yesterday! See all of our screening guidelines here: tinyurl.com/ft532u37
As years pass, your medical needs change — and its important to get different health screenings throughout your life.
@cedrekmd breaks down the different screenings you should get in your 20s, 30s, 40s and older.
📢Don't miss our #MinorityHealthMonth Instagram live chat with #AAFP’s @MargotSavoy & medical student Breanna Chachere 4/27 at 5:30 p.m. ET! Bring your questions and join the conversation about how family physicians promote health equity: bit.ly/43ZIzov
We’re thankful for the passion, commitment, and determination that family physicians constantly display. Join us, @sterlingransone, @tilimd@sfurrmd and #AAFP board members in wishing family docs a happy #NationalDoctorsDay! ❤️
The @ChildrensMercy#ChildLife team was amazing when Hudson was in the hospital for a complication from an ear infection last month. They made a difficult experience more BEARable😉❤️
Our #ChildLife team helps prepare patients for procedures & surgeries in a child-friendly way. Yesterday, they hosted a Teddy Bear Clinic with bears donated by @Spire_Energy to help patients understand how to cope with things like surgery, blood draws and more. 🐻 BEARY cool! 👍
ALT A young child plays the xylophone on the floor with a Child Life specialist.
ALT A young child sits on the floor with a teddy bear talking to Child Life specialists.
ALT 4 Child Life specialists hold teddy bears at a table during the Teddy Bear Clinic.
ALT Two Spire Energy volunteers hold teddy bears at the Teddy Bear Clinic.
Even in the wake of tragedy, we're proud to see AAFP member Dr. Deborah Gilboa on @GMA doing what family docs do best. Share her sound advice for families.
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“Show them that you’re next to them. You don’t have all the answers and you don't have to but … you won't give up on being their person.”
Dr. Deborah Gilboa shares how to talk to children about school shootings. gma.abc/40tyvlG