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- American Academy of Family Physicians (OAFP's national, parent organization)
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) is the national association of family physcians. It is one of the largest national medical organizations, with more than 94,000 members in 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam. Until Oct. 3, 1971, it was known as the American Academy of General Practice. The name was changed in order to more accurately reflect the changing nature of primary healthcare. AAFP was founded in 1947 to promote and maintain high quality standards for family physicians who are providing continuing comprehensive healthcare to the public. Search for other
State Chapters.
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) is the only national organization that represents physician assistants (PA) in
all specialties and all employment settings. Its membership also includes physician assistant students and supporters of the
profession. AAPA is available to answer your questions with authoritative information about the PA profession.
- American Board of Family Medicine
The American Board of Family Medicine's (ABFM) objective is to encourage excellence in medical care and believes that its certified
family physicians have successfully demonstrated their ability and have proven their commitment to the public, the specialty of
family medicine and the profession. Through its certification and recertification processes, ABFM seeks to provide patients
the assurance that its certified family physicians have completed the necessary training/experience to provide quality care to
the individual and the family and that this commitment to excellence is maintained throughout the physician's years of practice.
- American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians
The mission of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) is to promote excellence in osteopathic family medicine
through quality education, visionary leadership and responsible advocacy.
- American College of Sports Medicine
The American College of Sports Medicine promotes and integrates scientific research, education and practical applications of sports
medicine and exercise science to maintain and enhance physical performance, fitness, health and quality of life.
- American Dairy Association & Dairy Council Mid East
The American Dairy Association and Dairy Council Mid East’s mission is to increase the demand for real dairy products on behalf of dairy farmers.
- American Geriatrics Society
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is a nationwide, not-for-profit association of geriatrics healthcare professionals, research
scientists and other concerned individuals dedicated to improving the health, independence and quality of life of all older people.
- American Medical Association
The American Medical Association (AMA) helps doctors help patients by uniting physicians nationwide to work on the most important
professional and public health issues.
- American Red Cross
The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers, guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's (AHRQ) mission is to improve the quality, safety, efficiency and effectiveness of
healthcare for all Americans.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) mission is to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury and disability.
- Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services
The mission of the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) is to assure healthcare security for beneficiaries.
- College of Family Physicians of Canada
The College of Family Physicians of Canada is a national voluntary organization of family physicians that makes continuing medical
education mandatory for its members. The college strives to improve the health of Canadians by promoting high standards of medical
education and care in family medicine, by contributing to public understanding of healthful living, by supporting ready access to
family physician services, and by encouraging research and disseminating knowledge about family medicine.
- Core Content Review of Family Medicine
Core Content Review of Family Medicine (CCRFM) is a unique educational resource for family physicians and other primary care
professionals who desire a comprehensive, practical and affordable home-study program for earning continuing medical education (CME) credit or preparing for board examination. Now featuring 60 CME credits, this self-evaluation program can be used anywhere and anytime at physicians' convenience. Whether the physician is preparing for board examination or wants to update and improve clinical skills, CCRFM provides a comprehensive review of the core curriculum of family medicine.
- Dermatlas
Dermatlas enables healthcare professionals, parents and patients to access high quality dermatology images for teaching purposes.
- Ethnic Elders Care
Ethnic Elders Care's mission is to improve access to culturally sensitive and effective care for ethnic elders with Alzheimer's and
related disorders by promoting awareness and education among caregivers and health professionals.
- EthnoMed
The EthnoMed site contains information about cultural beliefs, medical issues and other related issues pertinent to the healthcare
of recent immigrants to Seattle or the United States, many of whom are refugees fleeing war-torn parts of the world.
- Familydoctor.org
Familydoctor.org is AAFP's patient education Web site.
- Family Medicine Education Consortium
The Family Medicine Education Consortium Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation which supports the educational and scholarly
needs of its members. The Family Medicine Education Consortium, Inc. was founded by a Board of Family Medicine Chairs and
Residency Directors from the northeast region of the US. The prime function of the consortium is to encourage and support
collaboration among our Family Medicine Residency Programs and Departments of Family Medicine. It also seeks to create linkages
with organizations interested in the growth of family medicine such as foundations, state agencies and corporations with a
special interest in strengthening primary care.
- Federal Government
The fedworld.gov Web site is a gateway to government information. This site is managed by the National Technical Information Service (NTIS) as part of its information management mandate.
- FP Web Directory
Find a family physician in your area in this section of familydoctor.org.
- Health Resources and Services Administration
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) provides national leadership, program resources and services needed to improve access to culturally competent, quality healthcare.
- Learn the Signs. Act Early.
Information about childhood developmental milestones and delays.
- Medicare
The official Medicare Web site features a simple search system for health plans, nursing homes, dialysis facilities, Medigap policies,
contacts, Medicare events, participating physicians, suppliers and prescription assistance programs by area.
- National Cancer Institute
This institute provides free information, including publications on types of cancer, treatment options, clinical trials, genetics, coping with cancer, testing for cancer, risk factors, and causes and prevention.
- National Institute on Aging
The mission of the National Institute on Aging (NIA) is to improve the health and well-being of older Americans through research.
- National Institutes of Health
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the steward of medical and behavioral research for the nation. Its mission is science
in pursuit of fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to extend
healthy life and reduce the burdens of illness and disability.
- National Network for Immunization Information
The National Network for Immunization Information is dedicated to making immunization information available to those who need it.
- National Stroke Association
The National Stroke Association's mission is to reduce the incidence and impact of this life-threatening medical condition.
It exists to save lives, improve quality of care and increase patient outcomes.
- North American Primary Care Research Group
The North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG) is a multidisciplinary organization for primary care researchers in
the United States, Canada and throughout the world. Founded in 1972 and oriented to family medicine, NAPCRG welcomes members
from all primary care generalist disciplines and related fields, including epidemiology, behavioral sciences and health services research.
- Ohio KePRO
Ohio KePRO is a diversified healthcare information company that emphasizes excellence in customer service. It is committed to
continuous quality improvement in healthcare through the provision of innovative products and services.
- Ohio Physicians Health Program
The Ohio Physicians Health Program's mission is to facilitate the health and wellness of healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient safety.
- Ohio State Medical Association
Ohio State Medical Association (OSMA) represents physicians before the Ohio General Assembly, U.S. Congress, State Medical Board of Ohio and other state and federal regulatory and administrative bodies. It provides products and services for physicians and their staff that creates efficiencies to save time and money; assists physicians with problems involving government agencies and third-party payers; and provides continuing medical education opportunities and staff training. OSMA helps physicians promote a positive image of the medical profession to the community, and informs the medical community of critical issues impacting the practice of medicine.
- Ohio State Medical Board
Ohio State Medical Board's mission is to protect and enhance the health and safety of the public through effective medical regulation.
- The Robert Graham Center: Policy Studies in Family Medicine and Primary Care
The Robert Graham Center exists to improve individual and population health by enhancing the delivery of primary care. The Center aims to achieve this mission through the generation or synthesis of evidence that brings a family medicine and primary care perspective to health policy deliberations from the local to international levels.
- Rx For Ohio
Rx For Ohio's mission is to increase awareness of and enrollment in existing patient assistance programs for those who may be eligible.
RxForOhio.org offers a single point of access to public and private patient assistance programs, including more than 150 programs
offered by pharmaceutical companies.
- Society of Teachers of Family Medicine
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine is dedicated to improving the health of all people through education, research, patient care and advocacy.
- Tar Wars™
Tar Wars is a tobacco-free education program for fourth- and fifth-grade students. The program is designed to teach kids about the short-term, image-based consequences of tobacco use, the cost associated with using tobacco products and the advertising techniques used by the tobacco industry to market products to youth.
- U.S. Bureau of Health Professions
The U.S. Bureau of Health Professions mission is to improve the health status of the population by providing national leadership in the development, distribution and retention of a diverse, culturally competent health workforce that provides the highest quality care for all.
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