Family Medicine Foundation of WV

06/17/2026

06/16/2026

The WVAFP is proud to be represented at the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Family Medicine Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C., June 14–16, 2026.

This week, family physicians from across the country are meeting with federal policymakers to advocate for stronger primary care, improved patient access, physician workforce solutions, chronic care management, and accountability in Medicare Advantage. These conversations are critical to ensuring patients, especially those in rural and underserved communities, have access to the care they need.

West Virginia’s voice matters, and WVAFP remains committed to advancing policies that support family physicians and the patients we serve.

06/11/2026

Safety never takes an inning off. ⚾ Tom Belmaggio, Coordinator of Sports Medicine from Marshall Sports Medicine Institute, monitoring Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) at the WVSSAC State Baseball Tournament. Tracking heat stress in real time to keep players, coaches, and fans safe all game long.

05/21/2026

WVU, Marshall, and WVSOM medical students — FUTURE 2026 is coming!

The AAFP FUTURE Conference, formerly known as the National Conference for Family Medicine, will be held July 30 – August 1, 2026 at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, MO.

This national event is a great opportunity to connect with peers and mentors, explore family medicine career paths, meet residency programs, and be inspired by the future of the specialty.

The Family Medicine Foundation of West Virginia is offering funding to help eligible students attend FUTURE 2026.

Students from WVU, Marshall, and the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine can now apply for funds through FMFWV’s Student/Resident Stipend Request form.

Apply here:
https://www.fmfwv.org/resources/student-resident-stipend

05/03/2026

Tom Belmaggio, director of sports medicine at the Marshall Sports Medicine Institute, has been named to the West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission Sports Medicine Advisory Committee.

This committee brings together health care professionals to guide policies that support the health and safety of student-athletes across West Virginia high school sports.

“I am truly honored and excited to be a part of the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission Sports Medicine Advisory Committee,” Belmaggio said. “Athlete health and safety is at the core of everything I do, and being part of the group shaping those policies is something I don’t take lightly.”

We’re proud to see Tom representing Marshall Health Network and helping make sports safer for student-athletes across the state. 💚

04/03/2026

This might be an interesting session at the next conference.