AAFP A great resource to help primary care and public health work together to improve the population health and reduce health care costs is the new book, The Practical Playbook II: Building Multisector Partnerships That Work which expands on the themes of the original textbook, providing examples of successful primary care/public health collaborations while offering tools […]
CDC CDC has developed a comprehensive web section of immunization resources to help support healthcare professionals. CDC’s Resources for Health Care Providers web section offers a variety of immunization resources which are described below. Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) Vaccine Administration – Includes training on correct vaccine administration policies and procedures Vaccine Storage and Handling – Provides resources for protecting vaccine […]
Kansas Health Institute The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released final summary data for the sixth open enrollment period of the health insurance marketplace created by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The latest issue brief from the Kansas Health Institute examines the results for the 2019 plan year, during which 89,993 Kansans — […]
KAFP The RISE program is a wellness initiative of KAFP designed to help Kansas family physicians RISE above burnout. Register for the upcoming free RISE Webinar Series on Wednesday, July 24, 12:15 – 12:45 p.m. “Nurturing A Heart of Service Without Burning Out,” with presenter Amaryllis Sanches Wohlever, MD. There is no charge for the RISE Webinar […]
Kansas Governor’s Office The Office of Rural Prosperity Listening Tour kicked off Monday, June 17. Lt. Governor Lee Rogers is visiting rural committees to garner input for the Office of Rural Prosperity. If you live or work in a rural Kansas community, your input is needed! This upcoming series will include 12 public listening sessions […]
KAFP The KAFP congratulates the following members who were recognized at this year’s Annual Meeting: Kansas Family Physician of the Year: John Eplee, MD, FAAFP (Atchison) Kansas Humanitarian Award: S. Todd Stephens, MD, FAAFP (Wichita) 30 Years of Service: Carolyn Gaughan, CAE (Wichita) Kansas Exemplary Teaching (full time): Amy Curry, MD, FAAFP (Wichita) Kansas Exemplary Teaching (volunteer): Marty […]
KAFP Members elected KAFP officers and leaders at the Member Meeting on Friday, June 7. The elected officers were sworn in by AAFP Vice Speaker, Russell Kohl, MD, FAAFP of Stillwell, Kan. Introducing the 2019-20 slate of officers: President: Sheryl Beard, MD, FAAFP (Wichita) President-Elect: Chad Johanning, MD, FAAFP (Lawrence) Vice President: Jen Bacani McKenney, MD, FAAFP (Fredonia) […]
KAFP Looking for a way to get more involved with your Academy? KAFP is pleased to invite members to volunteer to serve on one of our six committees; Communications, Governmental Advocacy, Finance & Insurance, Membership & Member Services, Practice Enhancement, and Professional Development. Through committee involvement you can provide input on Academy activities and help […]
United Press International Eating a chicken could raise a person’s “bad cholesterol” to similar levels as eating a steak, contradicting long-thought ideas about health differences between the meats, new research suggests. Researchers found eating white meat poultry may raise low-density lipoprotein levels in the same way as red meat, according to a study published in the […]
Kansas Head Start Association New Kansas Head Start Association (KHSA) Parent Health Literacy training classes are being offered this summer June-September. Attendees will receive the resources needed to teach parents how to use the “What To Do When Your Child Gets Sick” book using effective, evidence based teaching methods. The Parent Health Literacy project partners […]