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About Your Health

Patients: The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians cares about your health!

If you're looking for up-to-date health information, be sure to visit familydoctor.org, the American Academy of Family Physicians' website designed specifically for patients.

The site features health information for the whole family, including daily health tips, a medical terms dictionary, and the ability to search for health conditions specific to men, women, children and seniors.

Also, read the latest MAFP patient education news releases:

Respecting the Power of the Sun
A Reminder from Minnesota's Family Physicians

June 23, 2008

Staying Healthy During International Travel
Plans Should Include Pre-Trip Visit with your Family Physician
May 20, 2008

Memory Loss:  Figuring Out What Is Normal and What Is Not
Helping Your Family Physician Screen for Dementia

February 21, 2008

Prolonged Cough May Be More Than Just A Lingering Cold
Family Physicians Watch for Whooping Cough

November 15, 2007

Family Physicians Remind Women Why Pap Tests Are Still An Important Cancer-Screening Tool
March 28, 2007

Your Family Physician - A Valuable Resource When Quitting Smoking
February 6, 2007

Minnesota Family Physicians Encourage Patients to Prepare for the Flu Season
October 30, 2006

What's So Great About a Personal Physician?
Minnesota Family Physicians Stress the Importance of Having a Caring Doctor and a Medical Home

September 8, 2006

Family Physicians Encourage Expectant Moms to Seek Out Hospitals with Lactation Support Services
February 23, 2006

Coping With the Common Cold in a 'Get-Well' Quick Environment
January 18, 2006

A Pre-cursor to Diabetes and Heart Disease: Family Physicians Say Patients Should Understand the Dangers of Metabolic Syndrome
August 8, 2005

Family Physicians Encourage Parents to Help Their Kids Maintain a Healthy Weight
June 16, 2005

Avoiding a Heart Attack:  Family Physicians Urge Minnesotans to Know Their Risk Factors
November 22, 2004

Minnesota Family Physicians Offer Advice on Keeping Kids Safe Outdoors
June 30, 2004

Family Physicians Remind Minnesotans to Focus on Blood Pressure Before It Gets Too High
March 15, 2004

Family Physician Offer Advice About Online Health Information
December 5, 2003

Family Physicians Help Women Decide If Hormone Replacement Therapy is Still An Option
May 9, 2003

Minnesota Family Physicians Work to Keep Antibiotics Effective
January 21, 2003

Mental Health Treatment Can Begin with a Family Physician
November 25, 2002

Minnesota Family Physicians Encourage Skin Cancer Screenings
June 6, 2002

Living Better: Minnesota Family Physicians Encourage Healthy Aging
February 6, 2002

 

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