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July is Chronic Disease Awareness Month, and today we recognize Chronic Disease Awareness Day—a time to raise awareness of the millions of people living with chronic, often invisible health conditions.

These long-term illnesses can impact every aspect of daily life, bringing not only physical challenges but also emotional burdens, uncertainty, and grief. Today, we honor the strength and resilience of those navigating these conditions, support their caregivers, and reaffirm the importance of education, early detection, compassionate care, and continued research to improve health outcomes for all.

Family physicians have a unique view of the connections between cardiovascular, kidney and metabolic (CKM) health. The Bayer REACH Awards, in collaboration with the AAFP, support innovative research and scientific exchange with grants of up to $20,000. If you've been interested in CKM health, this is the opportunity worth exploring. Learn more and apply at https://www.reachawards.bayer.com

We recognize the critical role family physicians play in advancing public health.
Immunizations are among the most successful and cost-effective tools in modern medicine, saving millions of lives each year. Family physicians serve as trusted voices and educators and help create communities of immunity.

The AAFP continues to support you in this work by providing resources to support meaningful, evidence-based conversations with your patients.

Alcohol use during pregnancy can have lifelong effects on a child's development. Understanding the facts about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) is an important step toward prevention.

Swipe to learn what FASD is, how alcohol affects fetal development, and why early support matters.

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We’re proud to spotlight Grace Hemingway for her leadership and dedication to advancing family and community health!

Student Directors are shaping the future of family medicine, and we couldn’t be more excited to see the impact of your leadership 🌟

👏 Thank you for your dedication—Georgia’s future in family medicine is bright!

On June 18th the Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation presented GHFA with $14,000 in grant funding. These funds will be utilized to support Escaping Va**ng implementations across the Northwest Georgia area. We are grateful for the Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation's continued dedication to providing preventative to***co and ni****ne education at no cost to Georgia schools!

(L-R: Dan Bevels, Foundation President; Mary Helen Heaner, board member; Lauren Shamblin; Kurt Stuenkel, board member)

Your personal statement is more than just an essay—it's your opportunity to tell your story. ✍️✨ Show programs who you are, what drives you, and why you'd be a great addition to their team. Find more tips in the bio! 📚

The AAFP's Residency Selection Improvement Initiative (RSIl) is bringing together family medicine leaders, residency programs, medical students and national organizations to improve the residency selection and recruitment process. Learn more about RSII in AAFP's link in bio‼️

This week, we proudly recognize Dr. Jay Thomas, MD, as our Frontline Hero of the Week! 🩺💙

Dr. Thomas is a board-certified family physician with Atrium Health Floyd in Rome, Georgia. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and completed his family medicine residency at Floyd Medical Center. 🎓✨

With nearly three decades of experience, Dr. Thomas is committed to providing compassionate, comprehensive care for patients of all ages, with a focus on preventive care, chronic disease management, and lifelong wellness. His dedication to improving the health of families throughout Northwest Georgia continues to make a lasting impact. 👏💙

We're proud to recognize Rochelle-Anne Benjamin, MD, for her outstanding leadership and commitment to advancing family medicine across Georgia! 💙

As one of our Resident Directors, Dr. Benjamin is helping inspire the next generation of family physicians through her passion, service, and leadership. 🌟

👏 Thank you for making a lasting impact on the future of family medicine!