KAFP Kansas has some of the best family doctors! Help us showcase the great work of our members by nominating an outstanding family physician you know. The deadline for submission of 2020 nominees is Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019. KAFP is seeking nominations for the following awards: Kansas Family Physician of the Year: This is the highest […]
KAFP Get your Family Doctor of the Day (FDOD) volunteer date on your calendar early and get first pick of dates! We invite all of our active members and residents with a Kansas medical license, to serve as the FDOD at the Statehouse during the legislative session. FDOD is a volunteer program organized by the […]
AAFP The prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a major public health concern in the United States. Frequently asymptomatic, STIs can lead to significant morbidity if left untreated. As a family physician, you are in an ideal position to help address low screening rates for STIs. Help aid in the early detection of STIs […]
NAMI Please share these resources with your patients eligible for KanCare benefits. This handy card describes the new counseling and pharmacy benefits to support KanCare members who are seeking to end their dependence on tobacco. Click here to order copies or to download a high resolution file to print copies for your use as well […]
CDC Visit the Center for Disease Control’s Make a Strong Flu Vaccine Recommendation web page to help you make a strong recommendation for influenza vaccination, including a video, descriptions of all recommended flu vaccines and a link to the HCP Fight Flu Toolkit. Below are some tips from the website: It is necessary for some patients to receive […]
KAFP Get your Family Doctor of the Day (FDOD) volunteer date on your calendar early and get first pick of dates! We invite all of our active members and residents with a Kansas medical license, to serve as the FDOD at the Statehouse during the legislative session. FDOD is a volunteer program organized by the […]
KAFP Kansas has some of the best family doctors! Help us showcase the great work of our members by nominating an outstanding family physician you know. The deadline for submission of 2020 nominees is December 31, 2019. KAFP is seeking nominations for the following awards: Kansas Family Physician of the Year: This is the highest recognition […]
KAFP-Foundation Registration rates for the race increase midnight, October 5! Be sure and register for Let’s Move, Kansas run/walk by Friday, October 4 for the lowest registration rate! Join us on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Sedgwick County Park in Wichita. All proceeds benefit the KAFP-Foundation. Registration Rates Children / Youth 17 & under: 5 Mile […]
KDHE As of September 27, Kansas has had two confirmed deaths related to vaping. Kansas currently has 11 probable/confirmed vaping-related cases, including the two deaths. Of the cases, 64% are male and age from 17-67 years old. 10 of the 11 were hospitalized and two remain hospitalized. Regarding the types of vaping products used, there […]
KAFP-Foundation The Faces in Family Medicine (FIFM) mentorship program deadline to accept applications is Friday, Sept. 27. This program provides medical and pre-med students the opportunity to see the many faces of family medicine through group mentoring activities and one-on-one mentoring. Student online application Eligible students: Junior and Senior pre-med students at the University of […]