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David O'Gurek

@Doc__OG

family physician, public health advocate, addiction medicine specialist, die-hard Philly sports fan; views are my own

 Nazareth, PA
Joined March 2018
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The $16,500 Family Medicine Cares Resident Service Award creates an opportunity for 1st- & 2nd-year Family Med Residents to address health disparities by tackling health needs of the underserved in their local communities. Deadline: March 15. #familymed aafpfoundation.org/grants-aw…
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Want to represent PA family physicians? Changes in commission structure means AAFP members will have greater access to national leadership opportunities. The goal is to increase inclusiveness of the Academy’s commissions. Nomination period begins in July. ow.ly/6XP750If9iK
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When we fail to acknowledge race, we fail to provide equity. This piece will guide you to consider race when it matters and know when it should not: bit.ly/3heGrSB
How to Act Upon Racism—not Race—as a Risk Factor

How to Act Upon Racism—not Race—as a Risk Factor

The present-day practice of trying to avoid consideration of race when making clinical decisions, set next to the historic inclusion of race as a factor in medicine, reveals a tension. Growing...

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SB 845 & HB 1393 were introduced by Senator Kearny & Representative Struzi for the legalization of fentanyl testing strips in PA. SB 926 & HB 2264 were introduced by Senator Browne & Representative Innamorato for the legalization of syringe services program in PA.
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Overdose prevention centers save lives — the lives of our neighbors, family members, and loved ones. abcnews.go.com/Health/opioid… @cornerproject @NYHarmReduction
Why opioid overdose prevention programs work as NYC leads nation with 1st center

Why opioid overdose prevention programs work as NYC leads nation with 1st center

​​It's been two months since New York City opened the country's first overdose prevention center, and public health experts said the clinic is already saving lives.

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Camara Jones@CamaraJones16 Feb 2022
This is an important letter! Join me in signing it. Support and Protect Institutional Health Equity Efforts | by AdvocacyForChange | Feb, 2022 | Medium medium.com/@advocacyforchang…
Support and Protect Institutional Health Equity Efforts

Support and Protect Institutional Health Equity Efforts

PLEASE SIGN HERE TO ADD YOUR SUPPORT TO THIS LETTER: https://forms.gle/sPgwjg7GSuVvRY7W7

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ICYMI registration for @aafp #OUD Livestream Course went live yesterday. Outstanding faculty including @HannahSnyderMD @DrAnikaAlvanzo @m_lowenstein Nicole Gastala Brandon George and my awesome Co-Chair @salisburyafshar aafp.org/cme/all/pain/opioid…
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Abraham Gutman@abgutman13 Feb 2022
From Sunday׳s @PhillyInquirer: Republicans manufactured a racist moral panic and, in 24 hours, the White House caved — co-signing on a racist lie. “Republicans melted down over the potential inclusion of smoking pipes for one obvious reason: racism.” inquirer.com/opinion/comment…
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How do we vote for Gabriel to be #fanofthegame?
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Family of #FamilyMedicine in PA, please strongly consider - these #leadership opportunities are outstanding with our amazing @PAFPandF
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The PAFP seeks members to serve in leadership positions. PAFP board and committee members serve as the governing structure of the Academy, working to keep the organization at the forefront of the specialty. Interested? Apply by Friday, March 4, 2022. pafp.com/Pages/Content.aspx?…
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A May 2021 study from the @theNASEM concluded that primary care is the only discipline of medicine where a greater supply is equated to improved population health, longer lives, and greater equity.  Not one of many, the only discipline of medicine.
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Carl Hart@drcarlhart25 Jan 2022
I’ll be speaking at UPENN in live & living color, Thu, Feb 3, 2022 at 6PM Free, but required registration at the link below. Politics on the Edge: Drug Use for Grownups (and the Racist & Classist War Against It) You don’t want to miss this🔥 eventbrite.com/e/politics-on…
Politics on the Edge: Drug Use for Grownups (and the Racist War Against It)

Politics on the Edge: Drug Use for Grownups (and the Racist War Against It)

Columbia Professor Carl Hart discusses his opposition to America's decades-long War on Drugs and his embrace of responsible drug use.

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Due to extremely cold conditions, the City is implementing special measures to keep people who are homeless safe. If you see someone who needs shelter, call (215) 232-1984.
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Student FM leaders should definitely apply for this outstanding program. Calling on my #FMRevolution @TempleFMIG and @PAFPandF
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New Year, new scholarship opportunities in #familymedicine! Deadline for the Pisacano Scholars Leadership Program is May 1, 2022. Learn more: pisacano.org/leadership/
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Having separate physical, behavioral, and social health systems creates significant problems. “Every system is perfectly designed to achieve exactly the results it gets” - Don Berwick #CareIntegration
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RP from @PAHealthDept : DYK? You can pick up naloxone at your local pharmacy OR have it mailed to your home via NEXTDistro! Get trained and save a life: To qualify: ✔️ watch a training video ✔️ take a short quiz ✔️ provide enrollment info ℹ️ nextdistro.org/palangchoice-…
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Registration for the @aafp 2022 Residency Leadership Summit is now open! We will be meeting in Kansas City, MO in person from March 25-27 with safety measures in place… 💉💉😷👠👞🥿🥾👡👢😷 app.aafp.org/sf/s/lt-event?i…
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Standing in my kitchen very emotional, receiving the annual Christmas card from two of my patients from residency who are now in their 90s. This is #FamilyMedicine #relationships #footprintsonourhearts
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Exciting report sparked by work from @PAFPandF Now it’s time to get to work and put recommendations into legislation, policy, and action.
Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians (@PAFPandF) profile picturePennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians@PAFPandF14 Dec 2021
Report calls for greater investment in and expansion of the state’s primary care pipeline, which aligns with PAFP’s work to advance the specialty of family medicine in PA, citing "obvious shortage of primary care physicians" in Pennsylvania. #familymed ow.ly/5YRz50HamQv
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