KAFP/AAFP The AAFP Congress of Delegates (COD) meets this week to develop and set policy for the Academy and to elect its officers and the Board of Directors. Use #AAFPCOD on Twitter and Instagram to follow all COD debates, hear exciting announcements and to engage in the conversation with other members. http://ow.ly/5B3W50wfLpD Your Kansas delegation […]
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. Previous Family Physician of the Year winners include: Drs. John Eplee (2019), Michael Machen (2018), Jerry Niernberger (2017), Charles Allred (2016), Rick Kellerman (2015). View all past recipients. The […]
KAFP-Foundation Fall is here! Take the opportunity to participate in the Let’s Move, Kansas run/walk this fall. Join us on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Sedgwick County Park in Wichita. All proceeds benefit the KAFP-Foundation. Children / Youth 17 & under: 5 Mile Walk: $20 for all participants 17 and under 5K timed race: Adult pricing […]
CMS The Medicare Plan Finder, the most used tool on Medicare.gov, allows users to shop and compare Medicare Advantage and Part D plans. The updated Medicare Plan Finder provides a personalized experience through a mobile friendly and easy-to-read design that will help users learn about different options and select coverage that best meets their health […]
IKC New campaign materials launched! Immunize Kansas Coalition (IKC) has set goals to increase influenza immunization rates from 53.2% to 63.2% for children 6 months – 17 years and from 37.3% to 47.3% for adults 18 years and older for flu season 2019-2020. View the 2018-19 Kansas Influenza Surveillance. KFMC and KDHE have led the way […]
KAFP Get your Family Doctor of the Day (FDOD) volunteer date on your calendar early and get first pick on dates and get it crossed of your to-do-list now! The 2020 legislative session will be here before you know it! We invite all of our active members and residents with a Kansas license, to serve […]
KDHE Every day in America, millions of parents and caregivers take to the road with children in their vehicles. While many children are buckled up in the right car seat for their ages and sizes – nearly half (46 percent) are not, and some aren’t buckled up at all. Child Passenger Safety Week is September […]
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 awards […]
AAFP The AAFP encourages members, especially those serving a significant number of women of childbearing age, to apply for the Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention (SBI) Office Champions Project. The project, which will accept up to 25 family medicine practices, aims to increase the use of alcohol SBI within primary care settings, utilizing the office […]
CDC The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Health Advisory for Severe Pulmonary Disease Associated with Using E-Cigarette Products. The health advisory provides background information and recommendations for clinicians, public health officials, and the public based on currently available information. Below are recommendations for you from the CDC. Please read the […]