KAFP Please check your availability to serve as Family Doctor of the Day (FDOD) for one of these open dates: Feb 19, 26 March 12, 13, 17, 25, 31 April 3, 28, 29 We appreciate you. Volunteer today! FDOD is a volunteer program organized by the Kansas Academy of Family Physicians, in which KAFP members […]
IAC CDC published Persons Evaluated for 2019 Novel Coronavirus—United States, January 2020 in the Feb. 7 Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). The article’s “Summary” box content is reprinted below. What is already known about this topic? During a 2020 outbreak of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infection, CDC provided consultation to public health officials and health […]
KDHE The Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s (KDHE) Kansas Newborn Screening Program (KS-NBS) began screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) on February 1. The Kansas Newborn Screening Program (KS-NBS) strives to protect and improve the health of all newborn Kansans. With one small blood sample, more than 30 life-altering and life-threatening disorders will be […]
KUMC You are invited to attend this Clinical Scholars Reception to learn more about this free leadership development opportunity to lead change in your community. Date & Time:Wednesday, February 12, 4:30-5:30pm Location:Ad Astra Room at KU Medical Center, Kansas City RSVP Online Clinical Scholars provides three years of free leadership development training and funding to health care providers […]
KUMC Mark your calendar for the return of Current Concepts in Concussion Management. The second annual symposium is scheduled for Saturday, Apr. 4, 2020 at the University of Kansas Medical Center – Kansas City. Join the concussion care experts of The University of Kansas Health System as they present a patient-centered approach to the diagnosis […]
AAFP The AAFP is soliciting submission proposals for FP Essentials™, a clinical monograph that is one of the AAFP’s largest educational activities. Each monthly edition of FP Essentials provides a comprehensive review of and new information on a subject important in family medicine. Currently, proposals are being solicited for these topics: Hand and Finger Injuries […]
AAFP The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices issued an updated pediatric vaccine schedule stating that only oral polio vaccinations given to children prior to April 1, 2016, should be counted and recommending “shared clinical decision-making” for meningococcal B immunizations. The updated schedule in Pediatrics also recommended that a fifth DTaP dose is unnecessary in […]
KAFP This week at the Capitol, we thank the following members for serving as Family Doctor of the Day (FDOD): Feb. 10: Kelsie Kelly, MD (Kansas City) Feb. 11: Doug Gruenbacher, MD (Quinter) Feb. 13: Nicole Yedlinsky, MD, FAAFP (Lansing) Feb. 17: Michael Engelken, MD, FAAFP (Topeka) Please check your calendar for your availability in […]
KAFP You should have recently received your copy of the Kansas Family Physician (KFP), featuring the beautiful city of Manhattan on the cover. You can also access it and past issues of the KFP on the KAFP website. Inside you will find highlights about Fam Med Forward 2020 and a printed registration page. You will […]
KUMC You are invited to attend Cancer Survivorship ECHO Series beginning Tuesday, Feb. 12. There are four interactive tele-mentoring sessions focused on cancer survivorship. For more information download the flyer. The meetings will be held the second Wednesday of the month from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on the following dates: Feb. 12, March 11, April […]