Let’s celebrate together! Make plans now to attend the 2018 KAFP Annual Meeting “70 Years Caring for Kansans” in Overland Park, June 14-16. Secure online registration for the KAFP Annual Meeting is now open. Register today for both the KAFP Annual Meeting and Pre-Conference KSA!
Pre-Conference: Health Behavior KSA Group Learning Session
June 13, 2018
2018 KAFP Annual Meeting
70 Years Caring for Kansans
June 14-16, 2018
The next RISE Webinar is on Wednesday, April 4 – featuring Clif Knight, MD, FAAFP, who will present Physician Health First: AAFP Physician Health & Well-Being Resources. Sign up today and following the webinar, you should be able to:
Learn more about KAFP’s Physician Wellness program “RISE.”
This Live series activity, KAFP RISE Webinar Series, from 01/31/2018 – 10/24/2018, has been reviewed and is acceptable for credit by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Each webinar is approved for 0.5 AAFP Prescribed credits. KAFP will submit CME earned for members who participate in live webinars.
There is no charge for the RISE Webinar Series. Registration is required to receive log-in information.
We hope you have had a chance to navigate the KAFP website! Each week we will help you explore the site, making you aware of the many resources it provides. First things first… the Home page! It is vibrant, colorful and eye-catching. Click one of the scrolling carousel banners to learn more on that subject. We condensed menu options to 6: Home, Membership, Advocacy, Education & Events, Foundation, About Us — you’ll learn more about those in weeks to come. Also featured on the Home page is a link to KAFP News. Click on the text “KAFP News” and you can read the most recent articles. The three articles below it are the most recent articles published. On the Home page we also list upcoming events and a handy calendar. Click on the calendar to view events monthly and search for events. You can even add an event to your Google or iCalendar. Finally, access the Career Center by clicking on the bottom left text “Find a job. Post a Job.”
Secure online registration for the KAFP Annual Meeting is now open! It will be a memorable celebration of 70 years caring for Kansans. Register today!
Pre-Conference: Health Behavior KSA Group Learning Session
June 13, 2018
2018 KAFP Annual Meeting
70 Years Caring for Kansans
June 14-16, 2018
Both events are at the Overland Park Marriott, Overland Park, Kansas. Reserve your room at the conference hotel for the reduced rate of $129.00 + taxes and fees. This special reduced rate is available until Friday, May 25, 2018. To make your reservation, book online or call the Marriott at 913-451-8000 and request the “Kansas Family Physicians” group rate.
The Kansas Academy of Family Physicians welcomes you to the new and improved KAFP website! We hope you will enjoy a better online presence that communicates our vision and mission to serve you and keep you informed and connected. The website name remains the same – be sure and bookmark it at www.kafponline.org to keep up with CME opportunities and Academy events.
Looking for articles from past issues of KAFP Weekly? Those have been archived at KAFP offices, let us know what we can help you find by contacting Marina Spexarth at mspexarth@kafponline.org.
The new website is funded by a grant from the Kansas Health Foundation. We hope you enjoy it!
The 2018 KAFP Annual Meeting has been planned and accreditation has been awarded by the American Academy of Family Physicians:
This Live activity, 2018 KAFP Annual Meeting, with a beginning date of 06/14/2018, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 15.75 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Mark your calendars
2018 Annual Meeting: 70 Years Caring for Kansans
June 14-16, 2018
Overland Park Marriott, Overland Park, KS
In addition, KAFP will offer a KSA Pre-Session on June 13.
Don’t let your patients New Year’s resolutions go by the wayside… help your patients make a tobacco quit attempt in 2018. It often takes 7 to 9 quit attempts before successfully overcoming tobacco and the majority of patients indicate that a healthcare provider’s advice to quit is a strong motivator in taking the first step. This season, encourage your patients to quit.
If you are interested in the latest tobacco training and resources for your practice, please contact Kim Neufeld at 316-425-5607 or kneufeld@kafponline.org. Additional online resources include: