LEAWOOD, Kansas, March 14 -- The American Academy of Family Physicians issued the following news release on March 13, 2024: Tochi Iroku-Malize, MD, MPH, MBA, FAAFP, a family physician in Long Island, New York, today assumes the role of president of the American Academy of Family Physicians. The AAFP represents physicians and medical students nationwide. As AAFP president, Iroku-Malize advocates on behalf of family physicians and patients across the country to inspire positive changes in the U.S  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 13 -- The National Federation of State High School Associations issued the following news release: Merik Dismang, a four-sport Special Olympics Unified Sports(R) athlete from Olathe (Kansas) East High School, who is also battling cancer, has been selected the 2024 national recipient of the "National High School Spirit of Sport Award" by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). The "National High School Spirit of Sport Award" was created by   more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 14 -- The National Rural Health Association issued the following news release: The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) is proud to announce the association's 2024 Rural Health Award recipients. NRHA's Rural Health Awards are given each year to individuals and organizations in the field of rural health who have dedicated their time and talents to improving the health and well-being of others. The winners will be honored during NRHA's 47th Annual Rural Health Con  more