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The Ohio Academy of Family Physicians Foundation (OAFP/F) was established by OAFP in 1987 to meet its members' philanthropic interests to directly impact healthcare delivery in Ohio. OAFP/F is a public grant-making, charitable organization with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.
Vision Statement
OAFP/F is a recognized leader among health-focused philanthropic groups and a catalyst for initiatives that improve the health of Ohioans.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Ohio Academy of Family Physicians Foundation, as the philanthropic arm of the Ohio Academy of Family Physicians, is to improve and increase access to quality healthcare for all Ohioans.
What is Family Medicine?
- Family medicine provides the patient a medical home, comprehensive, compassionate and personal healthcare.
- Family medicine is a medical specialty solidly grounded in science and technology; family physicians provide scientific, evidence-based, patient-centered care.
What do Family Physicians do?
- Family physicians provide patients with a personal medical home-building relationships with patients, listening, taking time to explain and effectively coordinating overall care.
- Family physicians provide care for people of both genders and all ages.
- Family physicians help patients navigate the healthcare system by humanizing medicine.
- Family physicians make a difference in the lives of patients, their families and the community.
- Family physicians emphasize disease prevention and health maintenance in addition to treating illness.
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Ohio Academy of Family Physicians Foundation, 4075 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43214
Phone: 614.267.7867 Toll Free: 800.742.7327 Fax: 614.267.9191 foundation@ohioafp.org
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