"As someone who completed med school, and also was on faculty for a medical school for several years, I can tell you there's a lot more that needs to be done in the way of medical education about obesity." Read more from Alexa Mieses Malchuk, MD, MPH, FAAFP via Well+Good. ⬇️ bit.ly/4axevDk

Fellow #AAFP member Dr. Perkins and I delve into the factors contributing to vitamin D deficiency and how to increase intake.  sprou.tt/15gq3gogxNb

You may have thought #measles were a thing of the past! But with decreasing vaccination rates, cases are on the rise worldwide. How can you protect your child? #cdc #who #vaccination ABC11 EyewitnessNews @JohnClarkABC11

Even if you are generally feeling fine and symptom-free, it is important to have routine checkups with your family doctor. Well+Good. sprou.tt/12pLQst0q42

Let's celebrate #EarthDay by doing our part to protect the planet! From recycling to picking up trash, there are so many ways to keep our planet home beautiful and healthy. Happy Earth Day! 🌎🌱

Have you checked out the Evolution of Medicine survey results on MedCentral? “From growing competition to patient nonpayment and staffing shortages, physicians are exploring new ways to bring in revenue and improve their medical practices.” medcentral.com/reports/medica…

Help Drexel Beat Cancer gofund.me/11df5b8c

Let's make sure every voter can cast their ballot in the upcoming election! I just ordered a free, nonpartisan voter badge from @vot_er_org so I can offer patients the opportunity to register to vote or view their ballot right in the clinic. Get yours ⤵️ get.vot-er.org/badge

If you’re considering #hyperbaricoxygen therapy, it's important to talk with your #familyphysician who knows your specific medical & personal history & can give you the best advice about whether this treatment is right for you ⁦Fox News⁩ foxnews.com/health/celebri…

Your vote impacts the health of your family and friends. 🏥 Take 2 min to check your voter registration today on #NationalVoterRegistrationDay. ✅ It’s quick, easy, and important for your community’s health. 🗳 Check now at: vote.health/social #VoteReady #VotER Vot-ER

Check out this physician professionalism survey on MedCentral medcentral.com/reports/physic…

Routine weigh-ins at every appointment for healthy adults are bad practice. I look for big fluctuations in weight (up or down), which can signal disease. The New York Times AAFP #healthateverysize #primarycare #ABOM #obesity #familymedicine nytimes.com/2024/12/26/hea…

Should you weigh your patients at every visit? medcentral.com/routine-care/s… MedCentral #haes #primarycare

Dr Pratima Dibba on #CRC: “We still have patients who still think it’s age 50, but we’re trying to get the word out about starting earlier than later.” She’s urging awareness: screening now starts at 45. bit.ly/3G2E2dw Alexa Mieses Malchuk, MD, MPH, FAAFP M.O.M. NYC American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)

Check out Not Quite Curbside, the podcast for primary care providers to learn more about common consult questions! We cover everything from GI to neurology! Follow us on your favorite streaming service! MedCentral #familymedicine #primarycare open.spotify.com/show/2GlK5yHOA…

How can primary care and GI collaborate to diagnose and care for patients with #IBD ? Check out our podcast to learn more!

Colorectal cancer screening is on the rise. I talked with Dr. Pratima Dibba to cover everything you want to know! #coloncancer #familymedicine #primarycare

There are a number of different ways to monitor #prostatecancer progression, but it’s most commonly done by a combination of PSA blood tests and imaging studies. Fox News #BidenCancer #primarycare foxnews.com/health/bidens-…

…even a slight calorie restriction can psychologically make people feel deprived, and that can also make people feel down. Men's Journal AAFP #obesitymedicine #primarycare #wellness #fitness #mood #nutrition mensjournal.com/health-fitness…

Such an important topic we discussed! Lots of folks have questions about how to preserve brain health. MedCentral AAFP #primarycare #neurology #brainhealth