Alex McDonald, MD FAAFP CAQSM

"Lifestyle medicine -- a healthy, plant-based diet; 30 minutes a day of physical activity; daily stress reduction; and eight hours sleep each night -- will do more for you than any medication or treatment in the world." - Alex M. McDonald, MD CAQSM FAAFP aafp.org/news/blogs/fre…

The “advocate” for free speech has revealed himself…

Get out the vote! In our PeerPOV podcast, @AlexMMTri (@KPSCALnews, @cafp_familydocs) & @dr_shaps (@altamed) discuss the importance of #CivicEngagement & how ensuring patients are registered to #vote can positively impact health. Tune in here: buff.ly/3YqxBXb #Vote2024

Is #FamilyMedicine right for you? Hear from @ebriggsmd, @BrightZhou, @road_tosuccess, @AlexMMTri, @ianzcoker1 and Kelly Thibert, DO, on how they found family medicine and the unique careers they've cultivated through the specialty in this special webinar: ter.li/2s5hzw

Donald Trump's former White House press secretary, Stephanie Grisham, speaks at the DNC and says she will vote for Kamala Harris. "I saw him when the cameras were off," she says about Trump. "Behind closed doors, Trump mocks his supporters. He calls them 'basement dwellers.' ...He has no empathy, no morals and no fidelity to the truth."

Thank you to everyone who came out and celebrated the 50th anniversary of #AAFPNC! This week was full of inspiring talks, interactive workshops, engaging activities at the Expo Hall, and many celebrations of family medicine. We hope to see you again next year for FUTURE!

I love my black job 🖤

The past 10 days political news has been crazy, triggering all kinds of emotions. But I can say this, I am excited and energized for @KamalaHarris’ campaign. She shares my vision for the future of our country & a place where I want to continue m to raise my children. #Harris2024

Tune in to today's Peer POV podcast! @AlexMMTri @PermanenteDocs and #pediatrician Shannon Udovic-Constant, MD, continue discussing considerations related to #privacy and record-keeping when treating colleagues or their children. Listen here: buff.ly/3YgbbJC #SoMeDocs

Let's make sure every voter can cast their ballot in the upcoming election! I just ordered a free, nonpartisan voter badge from @vot_er_org so I can offer patients the opportunity to register to vote or view their ballot right in the clinic. Get yours ⤵️ get.vot-er.org/badge

Let's talk about the #mentalhealth stigma in the medical community. July 29, we are, alongside @PermanenteDocs. Our next chat features physician well-being advocate Dr. Willie Underwood III and host Dr. @AlexMMTri, talking stigma and support strategies. spr.ly/6018ivK4Y

#Vote for your health! @AlexMMTri delves into the challenges of #PoliticalDivision in achieving our community health objectives. Read here: buff.ly/4bHePPR #PublicHealth #VoterEngagement #DocVote

What can physicians do to help patients impacted by climate change? Check out our podcast to learn about the increased health risks with host @AlexMMTri and guest Anne Toledo, MD, of @NWPermanente. Watch: ow.ly/r8fH50SzZPf #ClimateChange #Healthcare #PermanenteMedicine

Violence is never acceptable….

REGISTER TODAY: Join our next live chat with Ved Gossain, MD, of the @AmerMedicalAssn. He'll discuss mentoring the next generation of physicians, staying engaged throughout your career, and promoting #diversityinmedicine. Hosted by: @Alexmmtri Register: ow.ly/pQbL50S92MW

LGBTQ+ Constituency co-conveners Kate de Klerk, DO, and Lt. Col. Sterling Brodniak, DO, MBA, FAAFP, talk about how the constituency and NCCL create community and inform AAFP policy. #PrideMonth

Aledade Regional Medical Director @scottnassmd recently joined the @physicianswkly podcast to speak with @AlexMMTri about #LGBTQ+ healthcare. Listen in: ow.ly/OEGK50Sbb4i #LGBTQhealth

@sfurrmd 👋💪👍 #DreamTeam

The 3 Presidents representing the AAFP at the AMA meeting in Chicago.

Congrats to @AlexMMtri, host of the PermanenteDocs Chat podcast and family medicine physician with the Southern California Permanente Medical Group, on being named president of the @cafp_familydocs for 2024-25. Read more: ow.ly/S88w50Sbji8

🎂Happy 25th birthday to us! On June 8, 1999, the #GrahamCenter opened its doors in Washington, D.C. with five employees. Today, the RGC team continues to inform policies that support family medicine and primary care and improve individual and population health. #RGCat25

The AMA President is correct - "There are 83 million Americans today who don't have access to primary care," said Jesse Ehrenfeld. "The problem is here. It's acute in rural parts of the country, it's acute in underserved communities." But in addition to the primary care physician shortage, there is a greater problem of affordability - yes, lots of folks now have insurance 'coverage' but with high deductibles and co-pays, people find it hard to even afford primary care! There should be NO co-pays, no co-insurance, and NO deductibles when you see a primary care physician! Regardless of what type of insurance you have. The health care workforce crisis is already here axios.com/2024/06/07/hea…