Entries by Jesse Soyez

Funding Opp for Rural Communities Opioid Response Program – MAT Expansion

KAFP The Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program-Medication-Assisted Treatment Expansion (RCORP-MAT Expansion). HRSA plans to invest approximately $8 million in rural communities as part of this funding opportunity. Successful RCORP-MAT Expansion award recipients will […]

April 29, 2019 by

Annual Meeting Room Block Expires May 9

KAFP Are you ready to join us June 6-8 to connect, interact and learn? If you need overnight accommodations, make your reservation at the Wichita Marriott Hotel by the May 9 deadline and take advantage of the special group convention rate of $123/night for a single/double room plus applicable taxes. Click to book your room […]

April 29, 2019 by

Vote for District and Faculty Director – Ballots Due May 7

KAFP Please vote! Elections for District and Faculty Directors are conducted by U.S. Mail ballot. Districts 1, 3, 5, 7 and Faculty Directors (Kansas City campus and Wichita/Salina campuses) are up for election this year. Ballots have been mailed to all voting members in the those respective districts/campuses and must be returned to the KAFP […]

April 29, 2019 by

Last Chance to Submit a Resolution – May 6

KAFP Resolutions are the official means by which you as a member have input into the Academy’s governance and political process.  Please submit your resolution for consideration by Monday, May 6, 2019. You may send by e-mail to kafp@kafponline.org, by fax to 316-721-9044 or by U.S. mail to: Kansas Academy of Family Physicians 7570 W […]

April 29, 2019 by

2019 Resolution Deadline is May 6

KAFP Resolutions are the official means by which you as a member have input into the Academy’s governance and political process.  The official resolution process adopted by the KAFP Board of Directors is on the KAFP website. You are encouraged to submit a resolution if you have a topic you are interested in addressing. KAFP […]

April 22, 2019 by

Premiere Screening Event is this Week – Don’t Miss it!

KAFP The Kansas Academy of Family Physicians is excited to partner with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) for the premiere screening of a new documentary titled “Critical Condition: Stories of Health in the Heartland.” This short film, created by award winning filmmaker Ky Dickens, features community members and health professionals across […]

April 22, 2019 by

2019 Spring Board Brief

KAFP Welcome to the first Board Brief! Your Academy is committed to keeping you informed on all KAFP news. We hope you enjoy learning how your KAFP Board of Directors is working for you. Below is an overview of business conducted at the Spring Board Meeting on April 6, 2019. This meeting was a virtual […]

April 22, 2019 by

Attend 2019 KAFP-F Wine Tasting & Auction fundraiser

KAFP-Foundation Make plans to attend KAFP-Foundation’s largest fundraiser, the Wine Tasting & Auction! This year’s event will be at Mark Arts, 1307 N. Rock Rd., Wichita on Thursday, June 6 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. This fun event is a great way to fellowship with your peers, sample new wines, and bid on fabulous […]

April 22, 2019 by

District and Faculty Director Ballots Due May 7

KAFP Don’t forget to vote! Elections for District and Faculty Directors are conducted by U.S. Mail ballot. Districts 1, 3, 5, 7 and Faculty Directors (Kansas City campus and Wichita/Salina campuses) are up for election this year. Ballots have been mailed to all voting members in the those respective districts/campuses and must be returned to […]

April 22, 2019 by

Total U.S. measles cases for 2019 climb to 626

IAC Express On April 19, CDC posted its latest updated number of 2019 measles cases in the U.S. on its Measles Cases and Outbreaks web page, now increased to 626 cases across 22 states. This number reflects an increase of 71 cases over the previous week’s total of 555, with the outbreaks now including two […]

April 22, 2019 by