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Shannon Connolly, MD of Orange County Takes Office as President, California Academy of Family Physicians
Dr. Connolly brings a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as she leads the medical specialty society in 2021-22
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SAN FRANCISCO, May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Shannon Connolly, MD, a family physician who practices in Orange County, this month begins a one-year term as president of the more than 10,000-member California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP). In this role, Dr. Connolly will champion the importance of primary and preventive care in keeping Californians healthier and shaping the future of the state s health care system. Health equity, public health and access to care are primary areas of focus for Dr. Connolly.
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