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Better Together: One Physician’s Case for Team-Based Care

How one family physician turned a performance improvement activity into a lasting culture shift in her clinic.

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Native American Health Care Is a Challenging but Solvable Puzzle
Health Equity in Action

Native American Health Care Is a Challenging but Solvable Puzzle

Dr. Carlos Gonzales Examines the Tribes Living in Arizona.
Dr. Kento Sonoda Reflects on a Rewarding Experience as an ABFM Visiting Scholar
Research & Health Policy

Dr. Kento Sonoda Reflects on a Rewarding Experience as an ABFM Visiting Scholar

Discover how ABFM’s Visiting Scholars Program helped Dr. Kento Sonoda turn research interests into published work and national recognition.
Thoughtful Admission Process Makes Rural LGBTQ Patients Feel Valued
Health Equity in Action

Thoughtful Admission Process Makes Rural LGBTQ Patients Feel Valued

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
Health Equity in Action

Dr. Emiliano Lemus Advocates for Trans and Latine Communities in San Francisco

Dr. Lemus is a proudly trans, Chicano and Indigenous second year family medicine resident practicing in Richmond, California.
Primary Care International Conference Lays a Foundation for Change
Research & Health Policy

Primary Care International Conference Lays a Foundation for Change

More than 170 global health leaders gathered to explore how stronger primary care systems can improve health security and outcomes worldwide.
Can We Better Serve Our Hispanic Patients Through Language Concordance?
Health Equity in Action

Can We Better Serve Our Hispanic Patients Through Language Concordance?

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
Health Equity in Action

Dr. Catherine O’Neil Leads University Clinic in Addressing Food Insecurity

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
Health Equity in Action

Inter-department Collaboration Leads to Improved Care by ABFM Diplomate Dr. Naganna Channa and VA Team

Dr. Naganna Channa and the VA care team improved patient outcomes through collaboration and more effective care coordination.
The North Star of Awareness
ABFM

The North Star of Awareness

Dr. Gary LeRoy Shares the Joy of Juneteenth.
Celebrating Women’s Health Month
Health Equity in Action

Celebrating Women’s Health Month

Highlighting the work of Dr. Christine Hancock and Dr. Kim Yu, two family physicians doing unique work for the specialty.
Dr. Christine Hancock: Following the Breadcrumbs to Change Lives in Northern Washington
Health Equity in Action

Dr. Christine Hancock: Following the Breadcrumbs to Change Lives in Northern Washington

“There’s no other clinic in our area that specifically serves this population, and they have tremendous needs."
Dr. Kim Yu Finds ‘Reason for Being’ in Family Medicine Advocacy
Health Equity in Action

Dr. Kim Yu Finds ‘Reason for Being’ in Family Medicine Advocacy

Dr. Kim Yu reflects on how advocacy deepened a commitment to family medicine and advancing issues important to patients.