Illinois Academy of Family Physicians, the professional membership society over 4,700 strong. Building a healthier Illinois on a foundation of primary care.
Bolingbrook, IL
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On this Friday of Illinois #MenopauseAwarenessWeek, three of our women physician leaders have a message for all people who are confronting the symptoms of menopause. Talk to your family physician. Menopause care is primary care. iafp.com/news and Happy Friday!
Typical menopause symptoms may have a different root cause. Primary care ensures a comprehensive evaluation that does not dismiss your symptoms in mid-life as something you have to endure. familydoctor.org/condition/m… has information that can help.
#MenopauseAwarenessWeek
Talk to your family physician, because menopause care is primary care. It's also Illinois #MenopauseAwarenessWeek this week.
IAFP is proud to join the #MenopauseAwarenessWeek statewide effort to raise awareness and remind patients that their family physician is a trusted partner through every stage of life. Today's message is Dr. Marian Sassetti. bit.ly/ILMenopause.
Talk to your trusted family physician about the flu shot any other vaccines that might be due for you! #vaccineswork
Dr. Helen Xenos is a certified menopause care provider and Co-Chair of our Women in Leadership Member Interest Group. She explains how menopause is more than physical symptoms as part of Illinois #MenopauseAwarenessWeek, October 11-17.
We continue to support vaccine recommendations. Now is a great time to be protected with seasonal holiday gatherings ahead. @IDPH
Vaccination remains the most effective way to protect patients, families and communities throughout respiratory season. The AAFP is dedicated to delivering vaccine guidance that you and your patients can trust. Access our 2026 fall respiratory immunization recommendations: bit.ly/4pTm4gj
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ALT Text from the AAFP about flu vaccination recommendations for Fall 2026, advising annual vaccination for individuals six months and older, with special recommendations for those 65 and older to receive an enhanced vaccine.
Menopause symptoms can affect women’s overall well-being. Start the conversation with your family physician. Learn about treatment options and more in webinars all week during Illinois #MenopauseAwarenessWeek: bit.ly/ILMenopause
It’s #MenopauseAwarenessWeek in Illinois. Talk to your family physician about your symptoms and treatment options. Our president-elect @tinawheat kicked off the week with WGN-Radio’s Wendy Snyder Show on Sunday morning. Listen here! wgnradio.com/health/dr-santi…
70% of women who seek medical care for menopause symptoms don't receive the treatment they need. It's #MenopauseAwarenessWeek. Talk to your family physician. Sign up for webinars at bit.ly/ILMenopause @LtGovStratton
Great information for your first family medicine job or your next one. Check out "Episode 3: Contract Negotiations for Family Physicians" at iafp.com/podcast
What's non-negotiable for you? Great information for your first family medicine job or your next one. Check out "Episode 3: Contract Negotiations for Family Physicians" at iafp.com/podcast
Great information for your first family medicine job or your next one. Check out "Episode 3: Contract Negotiations for Family Physicians" at iafp.com/pages/podcast
It was Vaccine Q&A with Dr. @tinawheat on WGN Radio on Sunday Cold and flu season is fast approaching – make sure you’re up to date on your vaccinations wgnradio.com/health/cold-and…
Promise Healthcare to host free flu vaccine clinic for adults. Hope to see you tomorrow with our president, Dr. Corinne Kohler. Get the facts and a flu shot. #vaccineswork @IDPH wandtv.com/2026/09/23/promis…
Happy #FamilyMedicineWeek! Every family physician has a story about what brought them here. This week is a chance to celebrate those stories and those who answer the call to family medicine every day. Learn more about Family Medicine Week: aafp.org/about/family-medici…
You answered the call. ☎️
Not the one that rings at 2 a.m.—the call. The one that pulled you toward family medicine and never let go.
This week, we're celebrating you. ❤️🩹
What keeps you answering the family medicine call?
#FamilyMedicineWeek @aafp
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Happy #FamilyMedicineWeek! 🫶 Every family physician has a story about what brought them here. This week is a chance for us to celebrate those stories and the family physicians who continue to answer the call every day.
Learn more about Family Medicine Week and share your story with us: bit.ly/4ybG8xP
ALT This image is a promotional poster for Family Medicine Week, taking place from September 27 to October 3, 2026. It features a diverse group of smiling individuals standing together. The text at the top reads, "Thanks for answering the call." The AAFP (American Academy of Family Physicians) logo is in the bottom left corner.
Our joint letter with the Illinois pediatricians was published in the Register Star and Belleville News Democrat at this important time to ensure science guides the vaccine recommendations for children. @aafp @AmerAcadPeds bnd.com/news/article31729109…