Texas Academy of Family Physicians

06/05/2026

Thank you, Dr. Billings, for your continued advocacy!

Speaking from his experience as a family physician based in Alpine, Texas, TMA member Adrian Billings, MD, testified before the House Public Health Committee on strategies for improving access to health care in rural communities. A member of the TMA Council on Legislation, Dr. Billings explained how medical students who have lived and trained in rural areas are more likely to remain and practice in those areas.

06/05/2026

Welcome to everyone joining us this weekend online and in San Antonio for the Texas Family Medicine Symposium! You'll find TAFP staff at the TAFP registration desk all weekend if you need help with anything or have questions.

https://web.cvent.com/event/f496a55b-0c3c-4568-b483-761268c37b30/summary?i=Py9MytxVhkmkhOJEAgeu2g&locale=en-US

06/05/2026

For Dr. Diana Medina Galvan, family medicine is rooted in building meaningful relationships and providing patient-centered care. She practices direct primary care at Luminous Health and Wellness, her private practice in Houston. As a family physician and obesity medicine physician, she helps patients improve their overall health, with a special focus on metabolic health and perimenopause and menopause care.

Meet our June Member of the Month, Dr. Diana Medina Galvan.

https://tafp.org/news/member-of-the-month-june-2026

06/04/2026

Check out our exhibitors at TexFamMed this weekend. Thank you for joining us, Integris Group!

🩺 Prescribing a Weekend of Connection & Learning 👋

Integris Assurance Company is excited to support the Texas Academy of Family Physicians’ 2026 Texas Family Medicine Symposium, June 5–7 at the Signia by Hilton La Cantera Resort & Spa.

This annual event brings together family medicine professionals from across Texas to connect, learn, and explore the latest advancements in patient care and practice management, with topics ranging from mental health and geriatric medicine to other key developments in primary care.

At Integris Assurance Company, we're committed to supporting healthcare professionals beyond insurance coverage. That's why we're proud to sponsor opportunities that foster education, collaboration, and professional growth within the medical community.

Attending the symposium? Be sure to connect with Tim Killian, Regional Executive of Texas—he'd love to meet you!

05/28/2026

The future of family medicine is bright with leaders like Dr. Shana-Kay Lambert-Johnson! Check out our resident spotlight as she shares her commitment to compassionate patient care, mentorship, and serving communities through family medicine. Her journey reflects the dedication and leadership that continue to strengthen primary care across Texas and beyond.

https://tafp.org/news/resident-spotlight-shana-kay-lambert-johnson

05/28/2026

TAFP President Dr. Ike Okwuwa and TAFP member Dr. Charles Stern are both quoted in this Public Health Watch story on vaccine rates falling in Texas. Thank you Public Health Watch for the important coverage!

From a West Texas measles outbreak to rising vaccine exemptions statewide, families of immunocompromised children depend on herd immunity that is slowly eroding.

05/22/2026

After serving patients in Tanzania and rural Texas, Dr. Galichia is now helping launch an FMOB service at Texoma Medical Center, combining his love for obstetrics, family medicine, and health care for the underserved.

Meet our May Member of the Month, Ben Galichia, MD.

https://tafp.org/news/member-of-the-month-may-2026

05/16/2026

If you plan to join us at Signia by Hilton La Cantera Resort & Spa for TexFamMed next month, don't wait to book! Our hotel group rate was extended to Monday, May 18. Book your room by then to save and have your resort and parking fees waived, and of course, to enjoy this beautiful view from the pool!

https://web.cvent.com/event/f496a55b-0c3c-4568-b483-761268c37b30/summary

05/07/2026

Congrats to these TAFP members for presenting their research at the recent spring conference! Drs. Tatiana Cordova, Alexis Ramos, and Yun Shi from and swipe for Dr. Joaquin Villegas from .

05/04/2026

Meet Dr. Mark Ambler from Austin Regional Clinic: ARC, our April Member of the Month! Dr. Ambler's entire career in family medicine has been with ARC, where he currently serves as the associate chief medical officer of primary care.

https://tafp.org/news/member-of-the-month-april-2026