IFM | Access for All: Dr. Jerry Abraham on Health Equity in Action

A nationally recognized leader in advancing health equity, Dr. Jerry Abraham discusses the central role of family physicians in ensuring all patients have access to high quality health care. Dr. Abraham shares his experiences and insights, including lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and emphasizing tools available for family physicians to address social determinants of health. The episode highlights resources such as the AAFP's Everyone Project and Neighborhood Navigator, and offers actionable steps for advancing health equity in family practice. Dr. Abraham serves as the director of Public Health, Integration and Street Medicine at Kedren Community Health Center. 

 

Topics 

00:20 Meet Dr. Jerry Abraham: A Leader in Health Equity 

01:14 Choosing Family Medicine: Dr. Abraham's Journey 

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