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Home All News & Insights All News & Insights Read the latest ABFM announcements as well as in-depth articles featuring family physicians across the country. Filters Reset “We Thrive in Crisis.” How 400,000 Californians Received the COVID Vaccine February 20, 2024 Dr. Jerry Abraham drew national attention in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic when his Los Angeles clinic was left out of initial vaccine distribution. He took an active, outspoken role in making sure his patients received vaccinations and ended up influencing the wellbeing of thousands of underserved and homeless residents. Native American Health Care Is a Challenging but Solvable Puzzle November 11, 2023 Dr. Carlos Gonzales Examines the Tribes Living in Arizona Dr. Kento Sonoda Reflects on a Rewarding Experience as an ABFM Visiting Scholar November 8, 2023 His work in the program led to completion of two separate research projects, including one which culminated in an article being published in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine (JABFM) in December 2022. Thoughtful Admission Process Makes Rural LGBTQ Patients Feel Valued October 23, 2023 Physicians and staff of the Blue Lotus Family Medicine clinic have updated their patient intake practices to better serve a growing and vibrant LGBTQ population. Dr. Emiliano Lemus Advocates for Trans and Latine Communities in San Francisco October 10, 2023 Dr. Lemus is a proudly trans, Chicano and Indigenous second year family medicine resident practicing in Richmond, California. Can We Better Serve Our Hispanic Patients Through Language Concordance? September 2, 2023 ABFM is sharing results from a recent study which analyzed language concordance among Spanish-speaking family physicians and their patients. Dr. Catherine O’Neil Leads University Clinic in Addressing Food Insecurity July 27, 2023 Bucknell’s student population is becoming increasingly diverse. These shifting demographics have revealed food and hygiene product insecurity among the student body. Inter-department Collaboration Leads to Improved Care by ABFM Diplomate Dr. Naganna Channa and VA Team July 7, 2023 Beginning in 2018, Dr. Channa and his health care partners noticed that primary care clinics in the region were recommending colonoscopies at a usage rate exceeding the limitations of the gastroenterology office. The North Star of Awareness June 13, 2023 Dr. Gary LeRoy Shares the Joy of Juneteenth Dr. Christine Hancock: Following the Breadcrumbs to Change Lives in Northern Washington May 3, 2023 “There’s no other clinic in our area that specifically serves this population, and they have tremendous needs."
“We Thrive in Crisis.” How 400,000 Californians Received the COVID Vaccine February 20, 2024 Dr. Jerry Abraham drew national attention in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic when his Los Angeles clinic was left out of initial vaccine distribution. He took an active, outspoken role in making sure his patients received vaccinations and ended up influencing the wellbeing of thousands of underserved and homeless residents.
Native American Health Care Is a Challenging but Solvable Puzzle November 11, 2023 Dr. Carlos Gonzales Examines the Tribes Living in Arizona
Dr. Kento Sonoda Reflects on a Rewarding Experience as an ABFM Visiting Scholar November 8, 2023 His work in the program led to completion of two separate research projects, including one which culminated in an article being published in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine (JABFM) in December 2022.
Thoughtful Admission Process Makes Rural LGBTQ Patients Feel Valued October 23, 2023 Physicians and staff of the Blue Lotus Family Medicine clinic have updated their patient intake practices to better serve a growing and vibrant LGBTQ population.
Dr. Emiliano Lemus Advocates for Trans and Latine Communities in San Francisco October 10, 2023 Dr. Lemus is a proudly trans, Chicano and Indigenous second year family medicine resident practicing in Richmond, California.
Can We Better Serve Our Hispanic Patients Through Language Concordance? September 2, 2023 ABFM is sharing results from a recent study which analyzed language concordance among Spanish-speaking family physicians and their patients.
Dr. Catherine O’Neil Leads University Clinic in Addressing Food Insecurity July 27, 2023 Bucknell’s student population is becoming increasingly diverse. These shifting demographics have revealed food and hygiene product insecurity among the student body.
Inter-department Collaboration Leads to Improved Care by ABFM Diplomate Dr. Naganna Channa and VA Team July 7, 2023 Beginning in 2018, Dr. Channa and his health care partners noticed that primary care clinics in the region were recommending colonoscopies at a usage rate exceeding the limitations of the gastroenterology office.
Dr. Christine Hancock: Following the Breadcrumbs to Change Lives in Northern Washington May 3, 2023 “There’s no other clinic in our area that specifically serves this population, and they have tremendous needs."