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Whole Health is a patient-centered approach to health care that considers the physical, behavioral, emotional, and socioeconomic well-being as it is defined by the patient, their family, and their community. The AAFP recognizes whole health as an outcome of a high-quality comprehensive primary care system.
With chronic conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension and obesity placing an increasing burden on the healthcare system, family physicians are uniquely positioned to integrate whole health concepts into routine primary care.
The evidence-based resources on this page will empower Family Physicians to go beyond symptom management, and instead promote disease prevention, resilience, and long-term wellness.
Whole health is a patient-centered approach that considers the physical, mental, emotional and social aspects of health, moving beyond symptom management to promote resilience and long-term wellness. A whole health approach to care not only supports disease prevention, but also empowers patients to take an active role in their own health through sustainable lifestyle changes.
The AAFP Whole Health: Pilot Projects Guide** establishes common language and principles to ensure a shared understanding of whole health approaches. It features a glossary, information on Pilot Projects, strategies for a health care and Community-based Organization Learning Model, and additional tools and resources.
Hear from members as they discuss their participation in the Whole Health Champions program.
Find information on vaccine schedules, disease and population-specific immunizations, condition indexes and Office Champions projects.
Find evidence-based resources that will empower you to treat each patient based on on specific needs determined by the factors surrounding them in their community.
This page serves as a centralized hub for family physicians to find education and motivation as they discover ways their impact can extend well beyond the clinic walls, improving places where patients live, learn, work, and play.
Find information on teen suicide prevention, depression, adult ADHD, and adolescent and young adult care.
Eliminating avoidable and unfair differences among individuals or groups will level the health care landscape so everyone has a fair opportunity to attain their full potential.
These evidence-based resources offer methods for pregnancy prevention, pregnancy management, and providing post-pregnancy care.
Special Statement
**The projects and guide are supported by the American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation and the Ardmore Institute of Health.