Reference Committee Hearing is May 16 at 7 a.m. KAFP Four new resolutions were submitted for action this year on topics including Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) and the oath for new fellows. The Board of Directors will take action on them and resolutions from five years ago to decide whether to retain, rewrite or […]
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 […]
KAFP Hear ye, hear ye! The KAFP Board of Directors officially sends notice of the: KAFP Annual Member Meeting Friday, June 7, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. Wichita Marriott Hotel 9100 E Corporate Hills Dr. Wichita, KS 67207 On the agenda will be election of officers and discussion of resolutions. As a member of the Kansas […]
AAFP Statement attributable to: Michael Munger, MD, FAAFP Board Chair American Academy of Family Physicians “The American Academy of Family Physicians recently announced that Douglas E. Henley, MD, FAAFP, executive vice president and chief executive officer for the AAFP since 2000, has notified the board of directors of his intention to leave his role with […]
University of Kansas Medical Center Register online for this no cost webinar! KIP-KIS Session: We’re Not There Yet…Strategies Toward Improving HPV Vaccination in Kansas by Gretchen Homan, MD Thursday, May 16, 2019 Noon – 1:00 p.m. At the conclusion of this session participants should be able to: Review background information on HPV disease and vaccine. […]
KAFP Good news! You still have time to book your hotel room at the Wichita Marriott! The room block has been extended until Wednesday, May 22. If you need overnight accommodations, make your reservation at the Wichita Marriott Hotel by the new deadline of May 22 and take advantage of the special group convention rate […]
AAFP The AAFP app now has everything students need to find the right family medicine residency program. Open the app and click For Students to search and save residencies, take notes on programs you meet, plan interview questions, and make decisions about a rank list. Start selecting your favorite programs to meet at this summer’s […]
KAFP The Legislative Update e-newsletter will arrive in your in-box on Wednesday, May 8. KAFP’s Government Relations Liaison, Dodie Wellshear will report on the end of the session including Medicaid Expansion. Be on the look-out for this important legislative information.
NIIW This week marks the 25th anniversary of National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) – April 27–May 4, 2019. Here are some ideas for ways that your practice can celebrate NIIW this year: “Launch” NIIW by bringing in breakfast or lunch for your staff. Bring copies of CDC’s “Talking with Parents about Vaccines for Infants CDC-pdf[4 pages].” […]
The Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund As a leader in your community, you are invited to attend a Community Engagement Session to share your thoughts and experiences to help Kansas create a strategic plan for early childhood. Sessions will be available in 37 communities across Kansas over the next 3 months. In May 2019, […]