National #PublicHealthWeek is coming up on April 7–13! 🌵 At #AHCCCS, we’re excited to celebrate the importance of public health to build stronger, healthier Arizona communities. Join us as we work toward a healthier future for all! #HealthyCommunities #StrongerTogether

This article explores the health impacts of homelessness, barriers to accessing healthcare, and practical considerations for clinicians providing care. Includes a #BMJInfographic setting out advice https://t.co/cJ0gZAPZf1

April is #NationalPoetryMonth. Do you have a poem related to patient care or healthcare you'd like to publish in our Creative Arts in Medicine column? We'd love to share it! DM for more info. @roshni_beeharry #MedTwitter @Medicalenglishb

What I admire most about family physicians is that every day, in towns all across this country, they stand by their patients. For decades, family physicians have answered the call for their patients and the communities they serve. And for more than 75 years, the @AAFP has been

Congratulations to candidates who matched in family medicine, a specialty that is the foundation of health care and a core component of ensuring patients have equitable access to care. AAFP President Jen Brull, MD, FAAFP, welcomes those joining the specialty in #Match2025.

Leaders from @aafp are on Capitol Hill today advocating for permanent reauthorization of the #THCGME program, which helps address our workforce shortage by training the next generation of primary care physicians. The THCGME program not only trains family physicians but meets an

We've known social disadvantage was linked to adverse health outcomes. A new @NatureMedicine study used high- throughput proteomics to show there is accelerated aging, increased risk of 66 age-related diseases, and unfavorable changes in the immune system, ⬆️ inflammation

Medicare pay cuts: How they endanger physician practices https://t.co/pYHJK26a2F (via @AmerMedicalAssn)

Did you hear the news? FUTURE registration is open! Students: Don’t miss out on Early Bird pricing.

New scorecard from @TheGrahamCenter with support from @MilbankFund and @PhysiciansFound underscores the urgent need to invest in primary care and strengthen the family physician workforce. https://t.co/7NPU5Fx5H5

The CDC estimates that more than 370,000 people have been hospitalized with flu this season and an estimated 16,000 people have died from influenza. Of those hospitalized, the CDC estimates that 60% to 70% of those hospitalized had not been vaccinated. Consider that each

We're excited for @aafp president-elect @SCNosalMD to testify before @SenateAgingDems and @SenateAging on how family medicine supports health and wellness for patients across the lifespan! Tune in at the link below to watch on 2/12 at 3:30pm ET.

The @aafp understands that the most important advocates for family medicine are family physicians. This is why we have launched a new program that makes it easier for you to advocate for family medicine and your patients. The Advocacy Ambassadors program complements the AAFP’s

“These are the duties of a physician. First..to heal his mind and to give help to himself before giving it to anyone else” (Athenian Dr AD2) dedicated to @davidkopaczmd and all the wonderful work he’s doing

Today is World Mental Health Day. As we grapple with a youth mental health crisis, overwhelming stress among parents and caregivers, and an epidemic of loneliness, it’s more important than ever to make Mental Health a priority in our lives.

It's #WorldMentalHealthDay! 🌍💙 Take a moment to prioritize your mental well-being today and every day. Remember, it's okay to ask for help—you're never alone in your journey.

It's #WorldMentalHealth Day. It's critical to support physicians, students, residents & others in the healthcare workforce who often face higher rates of depression and burnout. Check out these well-being resources for the #AcademicMedicine community:

Your mental health at work matters. The #ACGME’s “Overcoming Barriers to Mental Health Care” resource provides information on barriers to mental health care, describes features of high-use services, and offers strategies to increase learner use of mental health supports.

By paying attention to those around you, it might just save a life.

New @aafp president Dr. Jen Brull told Spectrum News how family physicians provide comprehensive mental and behavioral health services every day. The #AAFP has long advocated for policies that integrate mental health into primary care settings. Watch her interview today: