The winter issue of The Ohio Family Physician addresses the unique needs of adolescents as they maneuver complex changes to their physical, mental, and emotional health. As family physicians, you serve as a source of support for your adolescent patients—answering the hard questions and guiding them to achieve the best possible health outcomes.
- Understanding and Identifying the Female Athlete Triad in Adolescents
- Talking to your Adolescent Patients about Race
- The Importance of School-Based Health Centers in the Era of COVID-19
- Teenagers and Social Media
Also in this issue, you’ll find a spotlight article honoring Edward T. Bope, MD, FAAFP, for 27 years of service as editor of The Ohio Family Physician; a 2020 American Academy of Family Physicians Virtual Congress of Delegates Report; registration for the 2021 Family Medicine Workshop; an OAFP Foundation spotlight article celebrating Deborah Plate, DO, FAAFP; and additional articles covering the scope of adolescent health.
The OAFP Board and staff wishes you a season of peace and health.