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Meet Dr. J. Matthew Neal! Principal Academic Officer and Assistant Dean of Graduate Medical Education at Indiana University School of Medicine – Muncie, Dr. Neal has been an active ACP member since residency and served as Indiana ACP Governor from 2012–2016.
October brought reminders about healthy aging, fall prevention, health literacy, mental health, breast cancer awareness, and the importance of compassionate, evidence-based care. Thank you for following along!
Meet Dr. Evan Asper! An Internal Medicine physician at Parkview, Dr. Asper joined ACP to connect with colleagues and share ideas to improve health care. Outside of medicine, you’ll find Dr. Asper cheering on the Detroit Lions and playing volleyball!
🎉 Happy Internal Medicine Day! 🎉
Today, we celebrate all the incredible IM physicians who dedicate themselves to patient care, lifelong learning, teaching, and advancing the practice of medicine. 🩺💙
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Meet Dr. Curtis Wright! President & CEO of Eskenazi Medical Group & Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine. His leadership and commitment to medical education continue to make an impact on Internal Medicine and physician training!
Breast cancer risk can be influenced by personal and family history and other factors. Encourage patients to talk with their physician about their individual risk and what screening schedule is appropriate for them.
Evidence-based healthcare brings together the best available evidence, clinical expertise, and each patient’s needs, values, and circumstances. Internal Medicine physicians use evidence to guide thoughtful decisions while keeping the individual patient at the center of care.
Healthy aging includes emotional & social well-being. Remind patients & families to pay attention to persistent changes in mood, sleep, social connection, or interest in usual activities. A conversation with a physician can help identify concerns & connect patients with support.
As we age, medication lists can change. Remind patients to keep an updated list of prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines, and supplements—and to review that list regularly with their physician. Medication review is an important part of safe, coordinated care.
Falls are not an inevitable part of aging. Remind patients simple ways to reduce fall risk: review medications with a physician, improve lighting, remove trip hazards, stay active, & talk about balance concerns. Prevention helps support independence. acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Remind patients to stay up to date with age- and risk-appropriate screening and to talk with their physician about personal and family history. Prevention and early detection begin with conversations and appropriate screening.
Clean hands remain one of the simplest ways to help prevent the spread of infection. On Global Handwashing Day, share the basics: use soap and clean running water, scrub all surfaces of the hands, and wash for at least 20 seconds.
Clear communication is essential to safe, high-quality care. During Health Literacy Month, small communication changes can make health information easier to understand and use. ow.ly/LNJI50ZWBym
Healthy aging is about maintaining strength, independence, connection, & quality of life at every stage. This month, we’ll share practical reminders for patients and physicians—from fall prevention and medication reviews to preventive care and whole-person wellness.
On World Hospice & Palliative Care Day, we recognize care that focuses on comfort, quality of life, symptom management, & what matters most to patients and families. IM physicians can help patients navigate serious illness with thoughtful, compassionate conversations.
Today is World Mental Health Day. Mental health is an important part of whole-person health.
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Preventive care is more than a checklist. Internal Medicine physicians help patients navigate screenings, immunizations, risk factors, and follow-up care with an individualized approach. ow.ly/AXVG50ZTaCw
