Illinois Academy of Family Physicians, the professional membership society over 4,700 strong. Building a healthier Illinois on a foundation of primary care.
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Congratulations to our past president and current delegate to @aafp Congress @MikeHanak! He will represent family medicine patients so well.
The AAFP congratulates Michael Hanak, MD, FAAFP, on his election to the American Medical Association’s Council on Medical Service! We’re proud to support family physicians who are leading efforts to improve access to affordable, high-quality care, strengthen trust in public health and advocate for patients and communities nationwide.
ALT Photo of family physician, Dr. Michael Hanak with text. Text reads: Congratulations Dr. Michael Hanak on your election to the AMA’s Council on Medical Service!
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The SOLD OUT residency fair includes many #Illinois programs - see you in Indy! @RushEsperanzaFM @LMSA_Rockford @UICFamMedRKFD @lawndalefmr @NUFeinbergMed @CCOMDeansOffice @ILLINOISmed @UChicagoFM fmmidwest.org
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Time to register for #FMMidwest26 in #Indianapolis, the Crossroads of America, to celebrate family medicine the Crossroads of Care. We're excited to welcome plenary presenters @leroy_gary from Ohio and @ledje from Michigan. @OhioAFP @MIFamilyDocs @INFamilyDocs @IllinoisAFP
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Yesterday, the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (@acog) released its 2026 maternal immunization schedule. The AAFP is one of 13 medical societies to endorse the schedule, which was developed by ACOG’s Immunization, Infectious Disease, and Public Health Preparedness Expert Work Group.
Read more: bit.ly/43npL3z
ALT The image features a quote on maternal immunization from Margot L. Savoy, MD, MPH, FAAFP, the AAFP Chief Medical Officer. The quote reads: Maternal immunization is one of the most effective ways we can protect both pregnant patients and babies during some of the most vulnerable stages of life.
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Every patient deserves access to a family physician. The AAFP is encouraged by a federal court's decision to halt the proposed $100,000 H-1B application fee. We urge Congress to pass the bipartisan H-1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act, which would codify this exemption and ensure patients can get the care they need. Use our Speak Out tool to share your voice: bit.ly/4xBvUXR
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Thanks to our president-elect Dr. @tinawheat for keeping accurate, credible vaccine information in her radio appearances. wgnradio.com/health/dr-santi…
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There will be breakout and poster sessions presented by IAFP members, including medical students, so register today and put this on your calendar.
Announcing our two plenary presenters for #FMMidwest26 - @leroy_gary from @OhioAFP and @ledje from @MIFamilyDocs Check out their plans for us and then register ASAP fmmidwest.org/pages/2026-fmm…
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This is an important step forward for protecting physicians' work.
Big win for physicians: The Illinois legislature has unanimously passed the ISMS-backed Transparency in Downcoding Act. It cleared the House by a vote of 111-0 Wednesday evening and now heads to the governor’s desk for consideration.
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Have you seen the perfect game day forecast for Sunday? Join us at the ballgame and benefit the IAFP Foundation! It's our annual Home Run for Healthy Kids at the Chicago White Sox game. iafp.com/events/view/home-ru…
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6 presentations down and 8 more to go in our annual Resident Summit. You can still join in and watch - schedule and reg link here. iafp.com/events/view/2026-re…
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We stand with the house of medicine in supporting the USPSTF and the family physicians whose invaluable perspective helps guide evidence-based preventive care recommendations. We urge the Secretary to ensure this panel continues to reflect the expertise and frontline experience of primary care physicians.
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The AMA is extremely concerned by today’s HHS decision to remove the vice-chairs of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). The task force serves an essential, non-partisan role in making evidence-based recommendations on clinical preventive services and screenings that physicians rely on to prevent disease. Read our full statement: spr.ly/6016B8Bkrn
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RT @AAFP_advocacy: Family physician and former @aafp president @SFurrMD is testifying before @HouseCommerce @EnergyCommerce to share how #M…
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The Sox took 2 of 3 from the Cubs in the Red Line series over the weekend. Join us on May 31 for a Sunday afternoon at the ballpark and benefit the foundation at the same time. Get your tickets online and we'll see you there! iafp.com/events
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That's our 1st VP @MustafaAlavi talking about impact on patients: Premiums in Illinois rose sharply but not as much as expected wbez.org/health-medicine/202…
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It's always something, ladies! Dr. Santina Wheat: Women can have worse allergies than men wgnradio.com/health/dr-santi…
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Thanks to Dr. Joshi for this great commentary. How to spot health misinformation that's fueling rise in disease outbreaks chicago.suntimes.com/other-v…
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AAFP members: Don't forget to take the 2026 Member Satisfaction Survey by April 18, 2026! In just 10 minutes, you can help our organization prioritize what matters most to you. Learn more and take the survey: bit.ly/3OlQzNH
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Congratulations to Dr. Harriett - and we also want our #Illinois members to submit their abstracts for #FMMidwest26 by Sunday's deadline, too!
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Happy Friday and welcome to our two new board members in 2026, Dr. Lauren Harriett from #Illinois and Dr. Elizabeth Menzel from #Wisconsin. PS - They both want you to submit your abstracts by the April 19 deadline! fmmidwest.org
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