Podcasts about family physicians

Long-term use of obesity management medications (1:30), cervical cancer screening (3:30), tinnitus (8:00), low back pain (10:30), impetigo (12:30), and computed tomography scans and lifetime cancer risk (15:50).

Send a textIn this episode, we continue to explore the topic of "Time" and "Balance." Listen to Dr White's discussion with Dr Ben Aiken, a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill and the MAHEC Family Medicine Residency who now leads Lantern Health, a direct primary care practice with two locations in Asheville NC. Dr Aiken shares the lessons he has learned in his first job as a "juggler" and later as a collegiate athlete, student, resident, practicing physician, husband, and father. In addition to practical tips on incorporating physical activity and emotional health in an office setting, he offers wise perspectives on the future of Family Medicine, encouraging patience,  persistence, and optimism. You will quickly understand why his grandfather, a revered Family Physician who practiced in Tennessee, would be so proud of his grandson today. 

Rural communities across the United States are facing a sustained decline in access to primary care. Since 2017, the number of family physicians practicing in rural areas has dropped by more than 10%, according to a report published late last year. In many regions, that reduction has implications for care capacity, hospital stability and long-term workforce planning. In the second part of the conversations, host J. Carlisle Larsen speaks with Colleen Fogarty, M.D. of the University of Rochester about the structural factors shaping the rural physician workforce and what it will take to strengthen it, examining rural residency programs, medical training pipelines, immigration pathways and loan repayment incentives as policy levers aimed at stabilizing rural access to care. You can listen to the first half of the conversation here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back tonight with coverage of what happened in the Alabama Legislature today on the Day 13 of session. Todd's guests: Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox talks about the withdrawn SSUT lawsuit and the latest with the Saban Center Dr. Tate Hinkle of the Academy of Family Physicians discusses needs facing rural health care providers.

Menopause management (1:30), wheezing in children (4:00), prevention of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug–induced ulcers (8:20), infective endocarditis (11:00), acute migraine treatment (17:10), and colchicine for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease (20:40).

In this episode of The Association Insights Podcast, host Meghan Henning of OnWrd & UpWrd sits down with Julie Hirschhorn, Manager of Public Relations at the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), for a timely conversation on trust, tone, and leadership in healthcare communications.As vaccines have become increasingly politicized, AAFP leaned into its most powerful asset: family physicians as trusted, local voices. Julie unpacks how AAFP's National Immunization Awareness Month campaign reframed the conversation around vaccines—leading with empathy, evidence, and credibility—while navigating misinformation, fear, and polarization. The campaign earned AAFP an Association Insights CommImpact Award for its bold, compassionate approach.

00:00 Show open/ Dr. Sarah Bosal, President of The American Academy of Family Physicians, on chronic health conditions and vaccines 6:24 Makers Social Owner Megan Pando on how her Columbus-owned and -operated business received an investment on the TV show Shark Tank. 16:24 Pet health with Dr. Dana Varble, DVM and Chief Veterinary Officer of the North American Veterinary Community and Gene O'Neil, CEO of the North American Veterinary Community 27:15 Face the State: Interview with Ohio Emergency Management Agency Director Sima Merick. End of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants in Springfield with Rep. Joyce Beatty (D- Ohio), Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther (D), and Sen. Bernie Moreno (R- Ohio).

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ashley White to explore a concept that's missing from most conversations about obesity treatment: appetite literacy.Together, we talk about why hunger, fullness, cravings, and wanting aren't problems to suppress, but physiological signals to understand—and how dieting, stress, and modern food environments disrupt those signals. We explore how appetite is regulated in the brain, why willpower-based models fall short, and how appetite literacy fits into modern obesity care, including the use of GLP-1 medications.This is a grounded, science-based conversation about working with biology rather than fighting it—and why skill-building matters just as much as treatment tools.Dr. White is a physician certified in family medicine and emergency medicine through the College of Family Physicians of Canada, with board certification in obesity medicine through the American Board of Obesity Medicine and a Master's in Public Health with a specialization in global health. Her 15-year career spans community health work in Afghanistan, health equity policy at the Public Health Agency of Canada, rural emergency medicine, and pioneering integrated addiction treatment in primary care. She currently serves as Medical Lead in Canada for HeliosX and is the founder of The Shift Clinic, launching December 2025.Connect with Dr. Ashley White:Instagram: @ashleywhite.mdThe Shift Clinic: www.theshift.clinicWebsite: www.ashleywhitemd.comFOLLOW SASHAInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/sashahighmd/ WORK WITH ME Join my Weight Loss Coaching Program for women, Best Weight https://www.sashahighmd.com/bestweightRecover Strong for Binge Eatinghttps://www.sashahighmd.com/bedO​​ntario-Wide Virtual Obesity Management Clinichttps://www.highmetabolicclinic.comTaking the first step toward weight loss can feel overwhelming — but you don't have to do it alone. I've created a curated list of my podcast episodes to gently guide you as you begin your journey. https://www.sashahighmd.com/podcast-guide

Endometriosis-associated pain (1:30), HIV-associated complications (3:30), glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists for obesity in adolescents (7:40), discontinuing antihypertensives (12:40), vertebral compression fractures (14:40), and buprenorphine dosage for opioid use disorder (18:30).

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Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this Canada Work Permit application data specific to LMIA work permits or employer driven work permits or LMIA exempt work permits for multiple years based on your country of Citizenship. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, OntarioNew Brunswick issued work permits between 2015 and 2024 for General practitioners and family physicians under the former 4 digit NOC code 3112, currently referred to as NOC 31102.A senior Immigration counsel may use this data to strategize an SAPR program for clients. More details about SAPR can be found at https://ircnews.ca/sapr. Details including DATA table can be seen at https://polinsys.co/dIf you have an interest in gaining assistance with Work Permits based on your country of Citizenship, or should you require guidance post-selection, we extend a warm invitation to connect with us via https://myar.me/c. We strongly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings conducted every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Subsequently, should any queries arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance in navigating the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, accessible at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.Support the show

Vonoprazan (3:30), newborn respiratory distress (6:40), immunization schedule recommendations (12:10), calcium supplementation during pregnancy (16:30), resistant hypertension (19:10), and DNA-based blood test for colorectal cancer (23:20).

We are thrilled to bring you the full recording of NCAFP President Dr. Benjamin “Frankie” Simmons's speech! Dr. Simmons delivered this heartfelt, electrifying address during his installation ceremony at the 2025 Winter Meeting, where he discussed his path to Family Medicine, his conviction to serve his neighbors, and his hope for our specialty. “Defying Gravity is exactly what it feels like to be a Family Physician in America today,” Dr. Simmons said. “We rise for our patients, our communities, and one another.”

This episode of Quality Matters examines primary care's evolving role and features Karen Johnson of the American Academy of Family Physicians and Jeff Sitko of NCQA. Karen and Jeff outline primary care's distinguishing focus on patient relationships, the strain on the primary care workforce, and technology's promise to ease burdens. The discussion connects the dots between workforce sustainability, AI-driven efficiency, payment reform, and NCQA's vision for next-generation primary care.Karen highlights the underappreciated fact that only 5% of health care spending goes to primary care, despite public perception that the figure is—and should be—higher. Jeff describes a dawning era of proactive, data-driven care delivery. He also previews NCQA's plans to build upon the successful Patient-Centered Medical Home model of primary care.HighlightsThe Human Core of Primary Care: Continuity and trust are what make primary care special, even as practice settings change.Workforce Challenges and Opportunities: Clinicians report high stress and burnout, yet relationships with patients keep them engaged. Building systems that protect these relationships—and make primary care careers attractive—is critical to sustainability.Economics and Incentives: Guests discuss new payment models, state-level initiatives and federal efforts to rebalance incentives and support primary care in new ways.Looking Ahead: The foundational Patient-Centered Medical Home model gets an update in 2026. Plus, Karen calls for a seismic shift to resource primary care as a common good.This episode is essential listening for healthcare executives, policymakers, and clinicians committed to strengthening primary care as the cornerstone of quality improvement.Key Quote:If you want to boil it down to the simplest terms, it's taking primary care from a reactive model—Call me when you're sick; I'll put you on my schedule; Come in and see me—to a proactive model.I am paying attention to a population of patients. They're mine. They're on my panel. And now maybe they're also tied to some accountability arrangement in value-based care, where performance comes into play.And so I'm going to be proactive for a lot of reasons. One, it's the right thing to do for patients. But I also want to make sure my patients are getting preventive services they need, they are taking the medications I prescribe, they are going to the referral I recommended. And I'm getting the information back from that physician, and my team is acting on that. It's all of those things that should be ubiquitous in primary care.-Karen Johnson, PhDTime Stamps:(01:07) The Changing Landscape of Primary Care(06:42) Challenges in the Primary Care Workforce(08:49) How Technology is Impacting Primary Care(15:59) Future Directions and Innovations(18:11) NCQA's Plans for 2026Dive Deeper:State of the Primary Care Workforce 2024 (HRSA)The Pulse of Primary Care (JGIM)Connect with Karen JohnsonConnect with Jeff Sitko Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Quotable Moments"I remember the fear of having this, you know, tiny new baby at home and also sending a bigger kid to daycare and being afraid of my daughter contracting illness.""We tell families that our responsibility is to make recommendations and to provide them with information and answer the questions that they have so that they can make the decisions that are best for them""It would take something like greater than 10,000 vaccines, administered at one time in order to overwhelm the system.""If someone's trying to make a decision and they're not getting good evidence-based information, then they don't have the tools they need to make the best decision for themselves and their family.""The family is the greatest influence on the health to care decisions that they make.""Parents have the opportunity by considering vaccination to prevent having a child that's sick and miserable and full of snot and struggling to breathe""The RSV vaccine is safe, effective, and very beneficial for your baby.""Women to know that they're not alone as they navigate this, as they think about how they're going to keep their baby healthy."Show Notes by BarevalueResources:ACOG:https://www.acog.org/programs/immunization-infectious-disease-public-health/tools-and-resources/infographic-respiratory-syncytial-virus?utm_source=redirect&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=inthttps://www.acog.org/programs/immunization-infectious-disease-public-health/tools-and-resources/infographic-rsv-vaccine-top-3-reasonsCDChttps://www.cdc.gov/rsv/vaccines/index.htmlSociety for Maternal Fetal Medicinehttps://www.highriskpregnancyinfo.org/vaccine-guide-for-pregnancy-2024https://www.smfm.org/rsvVideo: https://youtu.be/BnpKnTlWZaI?si=mN4bxvw-S3NcAaKzHealthy Children.orghttps://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/Media/Pages/follow-pediatricians-for-trustworthy-content-on-childrens-health.aspxACOG:https://www.acog.org/programs/immunization-infectious-disease-public-health/tools-and-resources/infographic-respiratory-syncytial-virus?utm_source=redirect&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=intAmerican Academy of Family Physicians

Management of ankle sprains (1:20), axillary hyperhidrosis (5:10), dementia evaluation (7:40), frailty scoring (11:20), heart failure with preserved ejection fraction risk prediction (13:50), and AFP Clinical Answers (16:00).

Send us a textAs we close out 2025, and prepare to bring in 2026, Dr White reviews our episodes from the past year, providing a summary for each, and some memorable lessons and quotes. He goes on to share five gifts - five concepts with renewed appreciation - that he received as the result of these episodes and his reflection over the past year: namely, Relationships, Learning, Professionalism, Leadership, and the Privilege of being a Family Physician. Listen to his summaries and even better, go back and listen to the entire episodes which interest you most. We hope your holiday season was enjoyable and peaceful, and we wish you the best of health in 2026. 

Resources:ACOG:https://www.acog.org/programs/immunization-infectious-disease-public-health/tools-and-resources/infographic-respiratory-syncytial-virus?utm_source=redirect&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=inthttps://www.acog.org/programs/immunization-infectious-disease-public-health/tools-and-resources/infographic-rsv-vaccine-top-3-reasonsCDChttps://www.cdc.gov/rsv/vaccines/index.htmlSociety for Maternal Fetal Medicinehttps://www.highriskpregnancyinfo.org/vaccine-guide-for-pregnancy-2024https://www.smfm.org/rsvVideo: https://youtu.be/BnpKnTlWZaI?si=mN4bxvw-S3NcAaKzHealthy Children.orghttps://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/Media/Pages/follow-pediatricians-for-trustworthy-content-on-childrens-health.aspxACOG:https://www.acog.org/programs/immunization-infectious-disease-public-health/tools-and-resources/infographic-respiratory-syncytial-virus?utm_source=redirect&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=intAmerican Academy of Family Physicians https://www.aafp.org/pubs/fpm/issues/2024/0700/maternal-rsv-vaccination.pdfAmerican College of Nurse Midwiveshttps://midwife.org/immunization-resources-for-providers/Association of women's health and neonatal nurses (AWHONN)https://www.awhonn.org/resources-and-information/rsv/Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)**Website: ACIP RSV Recommendationswww.Immunize.org/askexpertsHealthy Children.org (American Academy of Pediatrics)HealthyChildren.orgMarch of Dimeshttps://www.marchofdimes.org/No content or comments made in any TIPQC Healthy Mom Healthy Baby Podcast is intended to be comprehensive or medical...

In this episode, Dr. Cynthia Chen-Joea talks with Dr. Sheryl Recinos, family physician, family medicine hospitalist, and acclaimed author. They talk about her journey into family medicine, defining success, and so much more. GUEST Sheryl Recinos, MD, MAEd, MFA, is a family medicine hospitalist, author, and the first alumni board member of the homeless youth program that saved her as a teen.  The Family Docs Podcast is hosted by Rob Assibey, MD, FAAFP and Cynthia Chen-Joea, DO, FAAFP.  RESOURCES Dr. Recinos's website: https://sherylrecinosmd.com  Author of YIMBY: Yes! In My BACKYARD! and Hindsight: Coming of age on the streets of Hollywood California Family Physician - Review of YIMBY by Jonathan Lynne, MD - https://mydigitalpublication.com/article/CAFP+book+review+YIMBY+Yes%21+In+My+Back+Yard/5027725/851109/article.html  CAFP Committee information - www.familydocs.org/committees  CAFP's JEDI committee work - www.familydocs.org/jedi California Family Physician - JEDI Committee Focuses on Latine Family Physicians - by Andrea Banuelos Mota, MD and Sheryl Recinos, MD, https://mydigitalpublication.com/article/JEDI+Committee+Focuses+on+Latine+Family+Physicians/5027737/851109/article.html  AAFP Implicit Bias Training - https://www.aafp.org/news/practice-professional-issues/20200115implicitbias.html CAFP ACEs - https://www.familydocs.org/aces Information: The Family Docs podcast is developed, produced, and recorded by the California Academy of Family Physicians. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent or the California Academy of Family Physicians. More information at www.familydocs.org/podcast.   Visit the California Academy of Family Physicians online at www.familydocs.org.  Follow us on social media: Twitter - https://twitter.com/cafp_familydocs   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cafp_familydocs   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/familydocs   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/california-academy-of-family-physicians

This week on Faisel and Friends, we are discussing Following the Information Blueprint: Restoring Joy in Primary Care. Faisel and Dan are talking with Karen Johnson, PhD: Vice President of Practice Advancement at the American Academy of Family Physicians.Our conversation explores reducing the burdens of practice by utilizing AI, improving information-sharing and data flow to guide impactful action, and rebuilding trust within the healthcare workforce.Read the Primary Care Information Blueprint here: https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/practice_management/payment/primary-care-information-blueprint-aafp.pdf

Cancer screening in older adults (1:30), an app for obstructive sleep apnea (5:10), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory–induced ulcers and dyspepsia (7:20), hemorrhoids (10:00), late pregnancy bleeding (11:30), intensive glucose control in older patients (16:00), and all new holiday ICD-10 codes (19:30).

“Delivering a baby one day and holding a patient's hand at the end of life literally the next day...that continuity is very powerful,” says Dr. Jen Brull, board chair of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). And as she points out, that continuity also builds trust with patients, an increasingly valuable commodity when faith in medicine and science is declining. As you might expect given her role, Dr. Brull believes strengthening family medicine is the key to improving health and healthcare. Exactly how to do that is at the heart of her conversation with host Lindsey Smith on this episode of Raise the Line, which covers ideas for payment reform, reducing administrative burdens, and stronger support for physician well-being. And with a projected shortage of nearly forty thousand primary care physicians, Dr. Brull also shares details on AAFP's “Be There First” initiative which is designed to attract service-minded medical students – whom she describes as family physicians at heart -- early in their educational journey. “I have great hope that increasing the number of these service-first medical students will fill part of this gap.”Tune-in for an informative look at a cornerstone of the healthcare system and what it means to communities of all sizes throughout the nation.  Mentioned in this episode:AAFP If you like this podcast, please share it on your social channels. You can also subscribe to the series and check out all of our episodes at www.osmosis.org/podcast

Welcome to Perimenopause WTF!, brought to you by ⁠Perry⁠—the #1 perimenopause app and safe space for connection, support, and new friendships during the menopause transition. You're not crazy, and you're not alone!  Download the free Perry App on ⁠Apple⁠ or ⁠Android⁠ and join our live expert talks, receive evidence-based education, connect with other women, and simplify your peri journey.Today's episode is titled “Turning Down the Heat Understanding & Managing Hot Flashes in Perimenopause” Doctors Christine Hart Kress, Aoife O'Sullivan, and Rebbecca Hertel demystify the science of hot flashes and night sweats, moving beyond myths to reveal common triggers. Learn practical, evidence-based strategies and treatments that will help you turn down the heat!

Dr. Carole Keim welcomes Dr. David Tusek, board-certified Family Physician and Founder of Cloud Medical, to the show to discuss early childhood development and the good habits that set children up for life. Dr. Tusek identifies the five pillars of health and discusses personalized and preventive childhood medicine with Dr. Keim. The conversation explores modern habits and their impact on children, the critical role of parents, and the idea of introducing a whole-person health framework into children's growth to ensure emotional and physical well-being.The five pillars of health identified by Dr. Tusek are hydration, nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress reduction. He and Dr. Keim expand on each pillar, describing how sugar functions in nutrition, the glycemic index and its relation to prediabetes in children. The importance of movement and outdoor play is highlighted, especially as screens take priority in children's lives, and they stress the need for better sleep hygiene. The conversation investigates how healthy whole-person habits can be fostered from a young age and how the right habits can help steer children away from chronic disease.   Dr. David Tusek:Dr. Tusek is a board-certified family physician who also has experience as an emergency room doctor.  He is a member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and the Institute of Functional Medicine.Dr. Tusek relishes the close connectivity with his Cloud DPC patient-members, whether they are training for the Olympics, dealing with an illness, or simply trying to lose a few pounds.  He believes that enhancing one's quality of life is just as important as extending the quantity of our years.Dr. Tusek combines expertise in advanced diagnostics and optimization of brain and body function using a broad-based approach, blending cutting-edge technologies with a natural orientation.  He uses a wide variety of gentle, needle-based therapies to treat musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions and injuries (including PRP and Botox).  He performs various office-based surgeries, cryosurgeries, and treatments of minor trauma.  In 2004, he became one of the first practitioners in Colorado to offer bio-identical hormone implants, and has been working closely with compounding pharmacies (those pharmacies that prepare personalized medications for patients), to provide the purest, most effective forms of natural therapies.In 2009, Dr. Tusek founded one of the nation's first DPC programs, which he sold in 2016.  He then went on to launch Cloud Medical DPC, and currently oversees several other healthcare ventures and projects related to health optimization, behavior change, and addiction medicine.He believes that the soul of primary care medicine lies both in diagnosing and treating existing health problems with the most advanced technologies, as well as deeply considering what it means to be healthy and to heal as human beings, and how to most efficiently unlock our innate capacities for thriving and flourishing.  In the spirit of this pursuit, Cloud Medical has launched a variety of programs under the “School of Health” banner.As a previous member of the steering committee of the Direct Primary Care Coalition based in Washington, DC, Dr. Tusek is a recognized leader in healthcare transformation and was invited to the White House to discuss the future of American medicine.  He was named among the “Top Doctors in Concierge Medicine” and is a former qualifier for the Ironman Triathlon World Championships in Kona, Hawaii.  He enjoys skiing, cycling, and spending time with his wife and two daughters in the playground that is Colorado.__ Resources discussed in this episode:The Holistic Mamas Handbook is available on AmazonThe Baby Manual is also available on Amazon“Heartful Kitchen: A Cookbook for Every Body” by Chef Maria Cooper__Contact Dr. Carole Keim MDlinktree | tiktok | instagram Contact Dr. David TusekWebsite: CloudMedical.ioBlog: CloudMedical.io/blogLinkedIn: drtusek Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome back to the Cannabis Truth Podcast in its sixth season, where we are a support system for people seeking pain relief, inflammation reduction, and better health through medicinal cannabis and plant medicine education. This episode is the THIRD installment in our FOUR-PART β-Caryophyllene Series, featuring Retired Colonel (Dr.) Philip Blair, a board-certified Family Physician and national authority on CBD, BCP, and endocannabinoid system activation. Dr. Blair graduated from West Point in 1972, later training at the University of Miami School of Medicine, and has treated thousands using cannabinoid therapies to address chronic pain, arthritis, trauma, and inflammation-related conditions.Together, Honey Smith Walls and Dr. Blair explore the profound benefits of the terpene β-Caryophyllene (BCP)—a natural pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and cell-protective compound found not only in cannabis, but also in fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices. Because BCP binds directly to CB2 receptors, it helps regulate pain and supports balance in the body without psychoactive effects. Many women navigating menopause, stress, and chronic tension are turning to terpenes like BCP as safe alternatives for resilience, recovery, and long-term wellness.We are all sooo different in body and chemical makeup, which is why understanding how cannabinoids and terpenes interact within your system makes it easier to strategize real relief tailored to YOU.Join our Facebook communities to learn, heal, and grow together:FBGroup: Healing Beyond HighFeminine FBGroup: Holistic Relief Summit

Vaginitis (1:20), gaming disorders (5:00), injections or radiofrequency for chronic back pain (8:50), developmental dysplasia of the hip (11:30), resistance training for cancer-related fatigue (15:00), and peripheral artery disease (17:10).

Send us a text"Learning" is essential for everyone, no matter what age or pursuit, but especially important for Family Physicians, who strive to provide informed, up-to-date, and compassionate care in an environment of rapidly-growing knowledge and discovery. In this episode, Dr Thomas White highlights the upcoming 2025 NCAFP Annual Winter Meeting in Asheville, a source of continuing education for many NC Family Physicians, and a popular annual tradition. Meeting Chair Dr Kathryn Haga and Co-Chair Dr Amir Barzin both join Dr White to share their excitement about the  meeting, and what attendees can look forward to. He then pays tribute to a long-time colleague and leader of Family Medicine in our state, Dr David Rinehart of Belmont, who reflects on how "Learning" has changed for him over his forty year career. And on a personal note, Dr White recounts a very personal story involving a "crisis" and his grandson, and his unexpected "prescription" for the situation. Listen, learn, and enjoy! 

This week primary care physicians Gary, Henry, Kate and Mark discuss the safety of CBD, a new guideline for managing adults with hypertension, whether COVID-19 vaccines are still effective, and a living guideline from the BMJ to help us choose the best diabetes drugs. Links to stuffEssential Evidence Plus Illinois Academy of Family Physicians meeting Dec 6 in Naperville, IL (Kate, Gary and Mark)   North Dakota Academy of Family Physicians Big Sky Conference Jan 19 in Big Sky, Montana (Gary and Kate) Safety of CBDACC/AHA Hypertension guidelinePREVENT-CVD risk calculatorEfficacy of COVID-19 vaccinesBMJ living guideline for diabetesBMJ MATCH-IT interactive tool for selecting drugs

BPC & Stress, Depression, Anxiety | β-Caryophyllene Series Welcome Sweet Friend

Disorders of puberty (1:30), caregiver-targeted interventions for childhood caries (5:40), perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution (8:00), iron deficiency anemia (12:50), amiloride vs spironolactone (18:00), and trauma-informed care (20:00).

Welcome Sweet Friend,In this empowering episode of the Cannabis Truth Podcast, now in its sixth season, Educator, Author, and Host Honey Smith Walls welcomes Retired Colonel (Dr.) Philip Blair, board-certified Family Physician and researcher dedicated to advancing plant-based solutions for chronic pain, inflammation, anxiety, arthritis, and whole-body wellness. Dr. Blair has treated thousands of patients with CBD and is now pioneering research on the powerhouse terpene β-Caryophyllene (BCP)—a game-changing terpene that naturally activates the endocannabinoid system without THC. Discover why this incredible terpene, found not only in cannabis but also in fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices, may revolutionize the future of medicinal cannabis and plant therapy.We dive into the science of how your body's CB2 receptors receive terpenes from Mother Nature to support healing, balance, and emotional restoration—especially for people curious about cannabis but hesitant to try something new.

039 - Direct Primary Care - What Is It?  What Can It Do For Me? explains a (sort of) new way to receive care from your doctor.As many doctors move away from so-called networks and health systems to open independent private practice, they have structured their new practices to operate under a subscription model for their patients.Patients pay a monthly, quarterly or annual fee and in return have complete access to a doctors services, as needed.The American Academy of Family Physicians describes the model on their website.

Strep is more than just a sore throat. Today we're talking about Group B Strep (GBS), which usually isn't serious for adults, but it can hurt newborns. Learn what it is, how to test for it, and the importance of treatment.Host Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez sits down with Dr. Sarah Sams, a family physician and American Academy of Family Physicians board member, for a comprehensive guide to prepare moms for the safest possible delivery.Host:Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez is the Chief of the Office of Children's Health at the Arizona Department of Health Services. She is married, has two young children, and loves reading (anything except parenting books!) and watching movies and TV.She enjoys spending time with her kids (when they aren't driving her crazy) and celebrating all of their little, and big, accomplishments. Jessica has been in the field of family and child development for over 20 years, focused on normalizing the hard work of parenting and making it easier to ask the hard questions.Links:Strong Families AZHost: Jessica Stewart-GonzalezGuest: Dr. Sarah SamsFamilydoctor.orgThe American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 

In this episode, Dr. Cynthia Chen-Joea goes solo to talk with Dr. Laura Murphy, family physician, educator, her medical school classmate, and the current New Physician Director on the CAFP board. Dr. Murphy has been deeply involved in leadership, advocacy, and education. They talk about her journey, the challenges and opportunities facing early career physicians, and resources that can support you along the way. GUESTS Laura Murphy, DO - Dr. Murphy received her B.S. in Biopsychology from University of California, Santa Barbara and then her medical degree from Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine. During medical school, she served as the FMIG president and began her advocacy journey with the CAFP through various leadership positions, including medical student member on the CAFP board. As a family medicine resident at UC San Diego, Dr. Murphy started on the CCPD for which she now co-chairs. After residency, she completed a sports medicine fellowship at UC San Diego to pursue her passion for empowering patients to live a healthy, active lifestyle. She is currently an associate program director at Ventura County Medical Center Family Medicine Residency program where she practices outpatient family medicine and sports medicine, as well as lead the musculoskeletal and advocacy curriculum for the residents. In her free time, she enjoys playing with her 8 month old, Cooper, and share the love of backpacking, brewery hopping, and traveling with her husband, Steve.   The Family Docs Podcast is hosted by Rob Assibey, MD, FAAFP and Cynthia Chen-Joea, DO, FAAFP.  RESOURCES New Physician Toolkit - www.familydocs.org/nptoolkit AAFP's Career Benchmark Dashboard & Survey - "Know Your Worth" - www.aafp.org/worth Direct Primary Care resources - https://www.familydocs.org/dpc Family Medicine's Gender Pay Gap - https://www.jabfm.org/content/35/1/7 Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Family Medicine  - https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/practice-and-career/managing-your-practice/artificial-intelligence.html CAFP Online Education - https://www.familydocs.org/cme & https://education.familydocs.org   Family Medicine POP: Prism of Practice conference, August 21-23, 2026 (San Diego) - www.familydocs.org/pop CAFP's All Member Advocacy Meeting (AMAM), March 14-16, 2026 (Sacramento) - www.familydocs.org/amam     Information: The Family Docs podcast is developed, produced, and recorded by the California Academy of Family Physicians. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent or the California Academy of Family Physicians. More information at www.familydocs.org/podcast.  Visit the California Academy of Family Physicians online at www.familydocs.org. Follow us on social media: Twitter - https://twitter.com/cafp_familydocs  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cafp_familydocs  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/familydocs  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/california-academy-of-family-physicians

We're discussing Empowering Patients to Make the Best Decisions! Faisel and Dan are joined by Dr. Alex McDonald: Family and Sports Medicine Physician, AAFP Vaccine Science Fellow, and Immediate Past President of the California Academy of Family Physicians.Our conversation revolves around exploring vaccination options with patients, building a movement from an online immunization community, and prescribing lifestyle medicine.

In this episode, Drs. Rob Assibey and Cynthia Chen-Joea are joined by Dr. Bright Zhou (they/them). They discuss social media health advocacy as a tool to reshape public narratives around family medicine, the evolving role of physician hospitalists and the unique challenges they face, and highlights from the CAFP New Physician Toolkit and how it will be helpful for doctors everywhere. GUESTS Bright Zhou (They/Them) is a core faculty member at the University of Southern California Family Medicine Residency, where they practice both inpatient and outpatient medicine. Their clinical interests are in health dissemination through social media, mental health, narrative medicine, LGBTQ+ and immigrant health. Bright is a boba connoisseur, an archaeologist, a singer/violist, and a budding DJ.  The Family Docs Podcast is hosted by Rob Assibey, MD, FAAFP and Cynthia Chen-Joea, DO, FAAFP.  RESOURCES Follow Dr. Zhou on social: @genzattending on instagram and tiktok New Physician Toolkit - familydocs.org/nptoolkit NEJM - AI/Centaur model - https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMra2503232, https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250828/How-can-medical-trainees-use-AI-without-losing-critical-thinking-skills.aspx  Family Medicine POP: Prism of Practice conference, August 21-23, 2026 (San Diego) - www.familydocs.org/pop CAFP's All Member Advocacy Meeting (AMAM), March 14-16, 2026 (Sacramento) - www.familydocs.org/amam     Information: The Family Docs podcast is developed, produced, and recorded by the California Academy of Family Physicians. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent or the California Academy of Family Physicians. More information at www.familydocs.org/podcast.  Visit the California Academy of Family Physicians online at www.familydocs.org. Follow us on social media: Twitter - https://twitter.com/cafp_familydocs  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cafp_familydocs  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/familydocs  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/california-academy-of-family-physicians

Overuse of colorectal cancer screening (1:30), depression practice guideline (3:20), anticoagulation in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 (6:10), slipped capital femoral epiphysis (7:50), left atrial appendage closure in atrial fibrillation after ablation (11:30), and venous thromboembolism (14:00).

Send us a textIn this episode, Dr Thomas White explores the concept of "Leadership" - why it matters, how it is expressed, when it is needed, and whether it can learned and cultivated. Learn a bit of Olympic sports history and hear about his experience at the recent American Academy of Family Physicians Congress of Delegates in Anaheim, California. The highlight of this episode is a very insightful interview with Mr Greg Griggs, the Executive Vice President and CEO of the North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians. As a bonus, Dr White again shares some memorable quotes for your collection. Thank you for listening and for your support! 

Food insecurity could soon worsen for millions of families and result in devastating health outcomes. American Academy of Family Physicians CEO Shawn Martin joins hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter to discuss how the government shutdown is putting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in jeopardy. Beginning on Saturday, Nov. 1, food assistance could end for up to 22 million recipients. Martin and his 128,000 members are calling for bipartisan action to reopen the government and protect families from unnecessary... Read More Read More The post Shutdown Threatens Food Benefits: Family Physicians Leader Urges Resolution appeared first on Healthy Communities Online.

Food insecurity could soon worsen for millions of families and result in devastating health outcomes. American Academy of Family Physicians CEO Shawn Martin joins hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter to discuss how the government shutdown is putting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in jeopardy. Beginning on Saturday, Nov. 1, food assistance could end […] The post Shutdown Threatens Food Benefits: Family Physicians Leader Urges Resolution appeared first on Healthy Communities Online.

Dr. Vera Tarman sits down with Dr. Cate Shanahan, family physician, nutrition consultant, and author of Deep Nutrition and Dark Calories, to discuss her case against industrial seed oils, how they may influence metabolic and mental health, and why she believes they can intensify sugar cravings and insulin resistance. We explore mechanisms she proposes (oxidation, mitochondrial stress), the “Hateful Eight” oils, and practical swaps that listeners can try if they choose to reduce seed oils. This episode presents a viewpoint that's debated in nutrition science; we encourage critical thinking, self-experimentation within a safe plan, and consultation with your care team. What we cover Seed oils vs. sugar: Why Dr. Shanahan argues seed oils may drive sugar cravings and insulin resistance. Oxidation & mitochondria: Her biochemical rationale for how highly unsaturated oils can oxidize and affect cell energy. The “Hateful Eight”: Corn, canola, cottonseed, soybean, sunflower, safflower, rice bran, grapeseed—why she cautions against them. Historical context: Marketing, refinement, and how these oils entered the food supply. Mental health & cravings: Proposed links between oxidized fats, energy instability, mood, and appetite signals. Practical swaps: Unrefined olive, avocado, coconut, butter/ghee; flavor-forward nut/seed oils used unheated; reading labels and cooking at home. Diet nuance: Why some low-carb or plant-forward eaters thrive when minimizing seed oils; where refined proteins fit. Key takeaways If you experiment with reducing industrial seed oils, pair it with whole-food carbs and adequate protein to support energy stability. Favor unrefined, flavor-forward oils (e.g., extra-virgin olive oil) and avoid reheating/frying oils repeatedly. Improvements people report first: steadier energy, fewer GI symptoms, fewer cravings—but your mileage may vary. This topic is scientifically contested; treat it as a hypothesis to test safely, not a moral rule. About Dr. Cate Dr. Cate Shanahan is a board-certified Family Physician with over 20 years of clinical experience reversing disease at its root by avoiding the big three toxic ingredients. She has spent decades translating the warnings of toxicologists about the harms of vegetable oils and sharing those insights here on DrCate.com, with patients, podcast hosts, and in her NY Times bestselling books, including The FatBurn Fix, Deep Nutrition, and Food Rules.  Her passion is helping people feel their best. After getting her BS in biology from Rutgers University, she trained in biochemistry and genetics at Cornell University's graduate school before attending Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. She practiced in Hawaii for ten years where she studied ethnobotany and her healthiest patient's culinary habits. She combined all these scientific fields to write Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food. Together with Dr. Tim DiFrancesco and NBA legend Gary Vitti, she created the PRO Nutrition program for the LA Lakers and helped forge a partnership between Whole Foods Market and numerous NBA teams. Her insights on the role of seed oils in human disease have been incorporated into Paleo, primal, low-carb, and keto practices.   In May of 2018, she began as Director of Metabolic Health at ABC Fine Wine and Spirits, a progressive, family-run company focused on saving money while improving health.  She's also the Medical & Scientific Advisor at CB Supplements, overseeing their premium-grade multi-collagen protein, and for Beliv, a forward-thinking Latin American beverage company. Follow Dr. Cate: Website: https://drcate.com/  Dr. Cate's books: https://drcate.com/which-drcate-book-should-i-buy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoctorCate/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcateshanahan   The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede your healthcare provider's professional relationship and direction. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.  

In this episode, Drs. Rob Assibey and Cynthia Chen-Joea join with Dr. Shannon Connolly, CAFP's 2025 Family Physician of the Year live at Family Medicine POP to dive into the critical conversation on women's health and reproductive health access.  GUESTS Shannon Connolly, MD, FAAFP - Dr. Connolly completed medical school at the University of Southern California and residency in family medicine at UCLA. She is currently the Associate Medical Director at Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties, where she oversees primary care and behavioral health care. She has served as president of the California Academy of Family Physicians and is currently Chair of the Committee on Justice through Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion for the CAFP. Additionally, she sits on the Commission for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Family Medicine for the American Academy of Family Physicians. Her clinical interests include abortion and family planning, gender affirming care, and health equity. The Family Docs Podcast is hosted by Rob Assibey, MD, FAAFP and Cynthia Chen-Joea, DO, FAAFP.  RESOURCES CAFP's Sexual & Reproductive Health Care - https://www.familydocs.org/rhi Reproductive Health Hotline: 1-844-ReproHH (1-844-737-7644). More details at reprohh.ucsf.edu.  AAFP's Reproductive Health: Clinical Guidance and Practice Resources - https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/care-resources/reproductive-health.html  Family Medicine POP: Prism of Practice conference, August 21-23, 2026 (San Diego) - www.familydocs.org/pop  CAFP's All Member Advocacy Meeting (AMAM), March 14-16, 2026 (Sacramento) - www.familydocs.org/amam   Information: The Family Docs podcast is developed, produced, and recorded by the California Academy of Family Physicians. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent or the California Academy of Family Physicians. More information at www.familydocs.org/podcast.  Visit the California Academy of Family Physicians online at www.familydocs.org. Follow us on social media: Twitter - https://twitter.com/cafp_familydocs  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cafp_familydocs  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/familydocs  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/california-academy-of-family-physicians

In this episode, Drs. Rob Assibey and Cynthia Chen-Joea meet live at Family Medicine POP in San Diego with Dr. Mikah Owen, Senior Director of Clinical and Academic Programs and Health Equity at UCAAN to talk about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) & Trauma Informed Resilience Oriented Healthcare (TIROH). GUESTS Mikah Owen, MD, MPH, MBA - Senior Director of Clinical and Academic Programs and Health Equity, UCAAN Based in the Sacramento area, Dr. Owen is a social pediatrician who has dedicated his career to improving the health and well-being of children and adolescents from marginalized and vulnerable backgrounds, especially those with involvement in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. Dr. Owen has been a long-time adviser to the ACEs Aware initiative and has joined the UCLA-UCSF ACEs Aware Family Resilience Network (UCAAN) as Co-Principal Investigator. Prior to joining UCAAN, Dr. Owen was an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at UC Davis Health. Dr. Owen earned an MD at UCSF, completed his Pediatric Residency at UC Davis, and completed his fellowship in Community and Societal Pediatrics at the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville. He recently completed the Pozen-Commonwealth Fund Fellowship in Health Equity Leadership at Yale University. The Family Docs Podcast is hosted by Rob Assibey, MD, FAAFP & Cynthia Chen-Joea, DO, FAAFP. RESOURCES CAFP ACEs & TIROH site - https://www.familydocs.org/aces Live Beyond Campaign materials - https://livebeyondca.org  Becoming ACEs Aware in California training - https://training.acesaware.org/aa  Family Medicine POP: Prism of Practice conference, August 21-23, 2026 (San Diego) - www.familydocs.org/pop  CAFP's All Member Advocacy Meeting (AMAM), March 14-16, 2026 (Sacramento) - www.familydocs.org/amam   Information: The Family Docs Podcast is hosted by Rob Assibey, MD, FAAFP and Cynthia Chen-Joea, DO, FAAFP.  The Family Docs podcast is developed, produced, and recorded by the California Academy of Family Physicians. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent or the California Academy of Family Physicians. More information at www.familydocs.org/podcast. Visit the California Academy of Family Physicians online at www.familydocs.org. Follow us on social media: Twitter - https://twitter.com/cafp_familydocs  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cafp_familydocs  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/familydocs  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/california-academy-of-family-physicians   

Uterine fibroids (1:30), community-based residency training (6:40), glucagon-like peptide-1 medications (9:00), heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (12:30), intravenous vs oral iron (15:40), nicotine e-cigarettes for smoking cessation (18:10), and spooky health trends—are they real or fake? (20:10; music: Tocatta and Fugue in D Minor, Kevin MacLeod, CC-BY-3.0).

Podcast family, as we have said on many previous occasions, we get episode suggestions from either real-world patient encounters, from things that are hot in press, and/or from podcasts family member suggestions. Recently, one of our podcast family members asked me about the utility ofperforming pelvic floor muscle therapy (PFMT) antepartum. Is this evidence-based? Does performing PFMT help with postpartum urinary incontinence? Not all PFMTs are Kegel exercises! In this episode, we will review peripartum urinary incontinence and answer the question, “Is there value in teaching antepartum PFMT?”. We will summarize key concepts from the Oct 2025 Narrative Review on thissubject from the Green Journal (Obstet Gynecol).1.     Siddique, Moiuri MD, MPH; Hickman, Lisa MD;Giugale, Lauren MD. Peripartum Urinary Incontinence and Overactive Bladder.Obstetrics & Gynecology 146(4):p 466-472, October 2025. | DOI:10.1097/AOG.00000000000059932.     Woodley SJ, Lawrenson P, Boyle R, et al. PelvicFloor Muscle Training for Preventing and Treating Urinary and Faecal Incontinence in Antenatal and Postnatal Women. The Cochrane Database of SystematicReviews. 2020;5:CD007471. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD007471.pub4.3.     Pelvic Floor Muscle Training to Prevent andTreat Urinary and Fecal Incontinence in Antenatal and Postnatal Patients. AmericanAcademy of Family Physicians (2021). Practice Guideline STRONG COFFEE PROMO: 20% Off Strong CoffeeCompany https://strongcoffeecompany.com/discount/CHAPANOSPINOBG

Lymphadenopathy (1:30), galantamine for dementia (5:30), parenteral agents for migraines (7:30), EpiSwitch prostate cancer screening test (10:40), vitamin B12 deficiency (14:00), and fezolinetant for menopause (17:40).

The federal government's approach to public health has changed more in the last eight months than it has in decades.  Since President Trump returned to office, he and members of his administration have challenged the safety of the covid vaccine, the overall childhood vaccine schedule, and the causes of autism.This has upended public health guidance that doctors and patients have relied on for years. Jen Brull, the President of the American Academy of Family Physicians talks about how doctors and patients are navigating this moment.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Elena Burnett, Brianna Scott, and Megan Lim, with audio engineering by Hannah Gluvna.It was edited by Courtney Dorning.Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Dr. Ken Berry is a Fellow in The American Academy of Family Physicians and has been practicing Family Medicine in rural Tennessee for over a decade (having seen over 20,000 patients in his career so far). He is the author of the best selling book Lies My Doctor Told Me. He received his medical degree from University of Tennessee College of Medicine.   In this episode, Drs. Brian and Ken talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:29) The multitude benefits of eating the proper human diet (11:25) The place of fruit and fiber in the proper human diet (14:44) The importance of getting your fasting insulin checked (20:31) Why LDL and Cholesterol are not the bad guys (23:42) How the entire field of medicine has been captured by big Pharma (31:08) The brain/body connection and how diet impacts mood and mental health (39:24) Whether meat is addictive (47:25) Why standards in the medical field are so slow to change (51:38) Thyroid issues and how the should be treated (55:08) Sex hormones (57:43) The spectrum of possible approaches to the proper human diet (01:02:20) Calcium (01:07:14) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Dr. Ken Berry: Website Common Sense Labs   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Brain Bootcamp: https://prescott-now.com/event/brain-bootcamp-resource-event/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

Respiratory syncytial virus vaccination in pregnancy (1:30), vasectomy (3:40), donanemab in Alzheimer disease (7:20), multicancer early detection (12:20), autism spectrum disorder (13:50), and acute pancreatitis (17:10).

Contraception (1:30), delayed pushing in labor (6:10), bacterial vaginosis (8:50), outpatient care of the premature infant (11:10), nocturnal leg cramps (17:30), and AFP Clinical Answers (19:20).