AAFP Offers Educational Resources on JUULing
AAFP The AAFP has released resources to educate family physicians and patients about a new brand of e-cigarette known as JUUL, which is popular among adolescents and young adults. FDA […]
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Spread the word about Let’s Move, Kansas
Please spread the word that Let’s Move, Kansas 5K run / is open and accepting registrations and sponsorship opportunities. Join us in celebrating health for all Kansans and supporting the KAFP-Foundation […]
Kansas Well-Represented at National Conference of FM Residents and Medical Students
KAFP/AAFP The AAFP’s National Conference of Family Medicine Residents & Medical Students in Kansas City was held August 2-4. The three-day conference features workshops, social and networking events, an expo featuring […]
Navigating Rural Health Resources Webinar Series
KDHE You are invited to join the Kansas Office of Primary Care and Rural Health for the latest webinar in the Navigating Rural Health Resources series! When: Tuesday, August 14, […]
States Move to Implement Medicaid Work Requirements
Kansas Health Institute In January 2018, the federal government officially signaled its willingness to approve the implementation of work requirements in the Medicaid program. As a result, states now have […]
Social Isolation and Impact on Health Outcomes Among Rural Residents
KDHE In this newly released policy brief, researchers at the University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center looked at nationally-representative data on social habits of older Americans to learn more […]
Increase Your Joy in Practice!
KAFP Register for the RISE Webinar on Wednesday, August 29 – featuring Terry “Lee” Mills, MD, FAAFP (former KAFP member), who will present Increasing Joy in Practice, Avoiding Burnout, Building Resilient […]
Register for Health Behavior KSA and Meet ABFM’s Certification Requirement
KAFP KAFP is offering a Health Behavior KSA Group Learning Session on September 14 in Dodge City. Review 60 core competency questions with experienced family physician faculty. Discuss and learn the best […]
Focus on Immunizations
AAFP The AAFP’s national public service announcement campaign (PSA) continues in August with a segment on shingles. Watch the PSA about the shingles vaccine. Each PSA educates the audience about an […]
First Human West Nile Virus Cases Reported This Year in Kansas
KDHE The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is reporting two cases of neuroinvasive West Nile virus (WNV) disease in individuals who reside in Johnson County. Four regions of […]