Our contingent in DC representing Illinois’ family physicians AAFP Advocacy IL Family Physicians to improve access to #primarycare and invest in our primary care workforce by alleviating medical student debt.

Family physicians perform nearly 40% of all visits by patients seeking treatment for depression, anxiety, substance use disorder and other mental health concerns. IL Family Physicians AAFP #mentalhealthcare

Thanks HELP Committee Dems Senate HELP Committee GOP for advancing the #LornaBreenAct, which AAFP has long supported. This will address the mental health needs of our nation’s doctors and end the stigma medical professionals often face when seeking treatment and support. bit.ly/4aBlaM6

Get the latest on #longcovid and earn CME credit, thanks to our #IVAC friends with @illinoisaap. register at illinoisaap.org/events.

Congrats to the first grads of the Lincoln Scholars Program at SIU Medicine who will focus on rural medicine; 3 of them #familymedicine! muddyrivernews.com/commmunities/i…

Access to primary care in the U.S. has worsened over the past decade. However, there are solutions to avert this crisis, writes #GrahamCenter director @YaldaJabbarpour in a new editorial in Modern Healthcare ⬇️ bit.ly/3R8WtA1

Do you know how to recognize a good physician employer? Ensure that the organization: ✔️ Works with physicians to mutually define their scope of practice. ✔️ Provides resources to drive quality and performance improvement activities. Learn more: bit.ly/48fTFan h

It's the final episode of "#TheBrainTrustProject #CME #Podcast: "Summary of Early Detection and Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease" with final thoughts and calls to action Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center SIU Medicine IDPH | Illinois Department of Public Health HealthcareNOWradio bit.ly/3S0Ic7V

As Drugstores Close, Chicago's ‘Pharmacy Deserts’ Struggle To Access Meds. Our Dr. Tom Huggett sees it every day Lawndale Christian Lawndale Christian Family Medicine Residency blockclubchicago.org/2024/07/25/as-… via @BlockClubChi

Illinois leaders past and present sharing their expertise AAFP Congress of Delegates

Illinois Delegates and Alternate Delegates representing our state @AAFP Congress of Delegates Santina Wheat,MD,MPH (she/her) TabMD Monica J. Fudala, MD and Michael Hanak, MD

Thank you Mark Stopeck - this should not happen. Shrubtown: No room at the inn oakpark.com/2024/12/03/shr…

The IAFP is deeply concerned by the removal of all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. This reckless decision undermines vaccine safety; delays access to lifesaving care and weakens trusted public health systems.

Illinois Academy leaders and members organize for their constituent visits on the Hill #aafp

It's not just policy... it's personal. Family medicine is coming together to fight for what matters. Hear why some family physicians are joining us at FMAS this week and follow along for more from #FMAS2025.

That's our past president Asim Jaffer leading off and board member Christina Wells batting cleanup in this video! Take those messages to the Hill tomorrow!#FMAS2025

Ready to advocate on behalf of Illinois family physicians and their patients!@AAFP_advocacy #fmas2025

It is an honor to represent these physicians and their 128,000+ colleagues across the country!

A strong contingent of 18 Illinois family physicians attending #FMAS2025 met with 12 Illinois Congressional offices. Thank you Rep. Nikki Budzinski Jan Schakowsky Rep. Danny K. Davis and all the knowledgeable legislative staff that met with us today! AAFP Advocacy AAFP IL Family Physicians