CDC’s latest preliminary, in-season flu burden estimates suggest flu has caused at least 6.2 million illnesses, 3 million medical visits, 53,000 hospitalizations, and 2,900 deaths so far this season. There’s still time to get a #fluvax. Full report here: bit.ly/2AJe9L4

High drama in the blood pressure management world! AAFP recs target of less than 140/90 mmHg to reduce risk of all-cause & cardiovascular mortality. Comparison of other guidelines ⤵️ aafp.org/dam/AAFP/docum…

1/ Q: How can I support the mission of Those Nerdy Girls on #GivingTuesday? A: Support for the #scicomm work of Those Nerdy Girls comes in many forms. Here are a few ideas on our wish list!

Flu data out today. Holy crap.

COVID-19 vaccinations & boosters clinic Coconino Community College (CCC) 2800 S Lone Tree Rd, Flagstaff Saturdays Dec 3 & 17 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. COVID-19 primary vaccinations for ages 6 mo+ Boosters for ages 5+ No appointments needed.

Folks, please stay home if you’re sick. If you have to be out and about and have a cough/aren’t feeling well… please mask. Wash those hands (and avoid touching your face/under your mask), and take it easy.

While the U.S. has the lowest life expectancy among comparable countries, it far outspends its peers on health care. In 2021, the U.S. spent over $4,000 more per capita on health care than the next highest spending country. healthsystemtracker.org/chart-collecti…

Could’ve been an incredible Public Health message if CDC Director could’ve worn a mask while helping the food bank in the midst of a huge surge of flu, RSV & COVID. Imagine her powerful impact in these moments. Please #MaskUp, #GetBoosted #SpreadLoveNotCOVID

7 years ago this week we released the first episodes of AFP Podcast! We've had 43 resident hosts over 8 Seasons and the podcast has been dowloaded over 6,000,000 times! #OnAMission 🧵

Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell: one reason the labor market is so tight right now is that many workers died from COVID axios.com/2022/12/16/the…

Friday Facts: #MedStudents, apply now for a Family Medicine Leads scholarship to #AAFPNC July 27-29 in Kansas City, Mo., or get your #meded research game on in the poster competition. aafp.org/events/nationa…

Excited to announce that "Fight Like a Nerdy Girl: The Those Nerdy Girls Playbook for Combating Health Misinformation" won the 2022 Editor in Chief Award from the American Journal of Health Promotion! tinyurl.com/3vzja6va

.North Country HealthCare Family medicine East Clinic basketball team! Go Beta-Blockers! #wellness

Arizona medical students, residents, and fellows gather today to put forth and discuss resolutions for Arizona Medical Association (ArMA) house of delegates. Thanks for your advocacy, passion, and commitment to our profession and patients! #rfs #mss

A Spanish-language version of the AFP podcast is now available! Listen here: ow.ly/U4R750MTnEm #familymedicine

Part 1 of the February AFP podcast is available and includes an introduction to the new Spanish-language podcast. Listen now! ow.ly/HB9a50MTgpZ #familymedicine

I’m proud that today, Arizona is expanding access to over the counter contraception without a prescription. Building an Arizona for everyone means ensuring people across the state have what they need to live a free and healthy life. apnews.com/article/arizon…

Come say hi to us at our booth #aafpnc! North Country HealthCare Colorado Plateau Center for Health Professions

Our residents and faculty are ready to tell you about our amazing residency in Flagstaff, AZ! Come check us out in booth 1833! #AAFPNC North Country HealthCare Colorado Plateau Center for Health Professions

Rural family physicians have a significant impact on their communities, both inside and outside of clinic walls. In a recent annotated bibliography, we explore these impacts, workforce challenges, and how to increase the rural family physician workforce. bit.ly/3OiR2w3