Preventative Care

Why is this important to family physicians?

Preventative care and screening are essential to avoiding the development or escalation of chronic conditions and healthcare inequities.

What recently happened on this topic?

In March 2022, Illinois released its Overdose Action Plan, which included input from the the Opioid Overdose Prevention and Recovery Steering Committee formed by Illinois Executive Order 2020-02 in January 2020 to better address racial disparities in responding to the opioid crisis. The Overdose Action Plan prioritizes outreach to and engagement with individuals who are at risk for both fatal and non-fatal overdose due to multiple drugs: synthetic opioids, heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, and other substances.

Additional Preventative Care & Screening Resources

Ongoing advocacy and education is also necessary regarding a range of areas: