#AAFP CEO Shawn Martin is testifying before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on the urgent need to lower health care costs. Take action today and contact your members of Congress and share why affordable health care is imperative to your patients and communities. When we speak with a unified voice, we can drive meaningful change: fammedpac.aafp.org/take-acti…

Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., committed to protecting the nation’s scientific and public health infrastructure. Today, we are left with a damaged public health system and an immunization review process devoid of experts and evidence.   We are calling on the President to re-evaluate Secretary Kennedy’s ability to serve in his current capacity. We also urge Congress to consider all options available to them to address the leadership void at the HHS. bit.ly/41Lghyy

Medicaid isn’t a handout; it’s a lifeline that is critical to your patients and your practices. AAFP president @mrsbrull joined leaders from @AmerAcadPed, @ACPIMPhysicians, and @acog with a message to Congress: Primary care matters. Medicaid matters. And our patients’ lives matter. Don’t cut Medicaid. bit.ly/4jKwES4

This #WorldVaccineDay, it's important to acknowledge the crucial role vaccines play in preventing the spread of infectious – and preventable – diseases. Vaccines are some of the most effective public health tools we have in controlling and preventing spread. Read more from AAFP's @sfurrmd: bit.ly/44w6aQs

With a new administration in office, the AAFP Advocacy team has been hard at work, advocating to center family medicine in the national health care conversation. Tune in to the latest episode of Fighting for Family Medicine to learn more about our latest advocacy efforts and how you can get involved! 🎧 bit.ly/40uneTc

The @CDCgov recently recommended an #RSV vaccine for pregnant women between 32 and 36 weeks gestation. #AAFP President Dr. Tochi Iroku-Malize (@tilimd) tells the @washingtonpost how the newly approved maternal #RSV vaccine will help protect infants. ⬇️ wapo.st/48YoxNB

We are pleased ACIP has voted to recommend, and the @CDCgov has approved, the new monovalent #COVID19 vaccine for individuals 6 months+. This booster is a critical line of defense against C19. We encourage everyone who is eligible to get vaccinated: bit.ly/3zq3CTP

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommends that clinicians: 🔸 Screen all adults ages 19-64 for anxiety disorders 🔸 Screen all adults, including those 65 and older, for major depressive disorder bit.ly/3XCWcau

Interested in learning more about the #fourthtrimester model of care? Sign up for our latest CME course to learn how you can address your patients’ physical, social and mental health needs #postpartum. bit.ly/46nZD8L

Managing the long-term effects of #COVID19 can be challenging, but a free CME activity gives clinicians skills and knowledge to provide optimal care. bit.ly/3CeyB61

#ICYMI: A recent study found increasing collaboration between family physicians and behavioral health professionals. bit.ly/3WwPYIM

The #AAFP was a proud sponsor of the 17th annual Women of Color Leadership Conference at @UMKC, hosted by UMKC's Division of Diversity and Inclusion. The theme was "We are Better Together". We loved hearing the inspiring stories and are looking forward to the next event!

#AAFP president @tilimd was quoted in @MedEconomics on why the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act will help modernize Medicare physician payment, and ensure you can continue to provide high-quality, comprehensive care. bit.ly/3ZW6qSP