CAFP Weekly Newsletter for Jan. 23, 2025
CAFP Weekly Newsletter
Family Medicine Resources
Correction: Updated Link Regarding Congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV) Reporting
Last week’s newsletter included information regarding the Colorado Board of Health’s updated reporting requirements of cCMV effective January 14, 2025. A link to CDPHE’s press release with more details about the reporting and the new, CDC-funded Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Mothers and Babies Network (SET-NET) was broken. The updated link to the press release is here.
Educational Opportunity: Navigating Complexities in Youth Experiencing Suicidality in Primary Care
Three weekly ECHO sessions held virtually Tuesdays, 12:00 PM MT; February 18 – March 4
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Youth with complex suicide prevention needs often seek services outside of the mental health system, but many primary care providers report not having the skills or confidence to manage these complex cases. This ECHO series expands Partners for Children’s Mental Health’s (PCMH) first ECHO series, Pediatric Suicide Prevention: A Practical Care Pathway for Primary Care (not a prerequisite), by addressing barriers identified by providers in primary care that often arise when delivering care to suicidal youth. This advanced series builds off the Zero Suicide care pathway by educating participants about navigating family systems, using skills to manage acute emotional distress and supporting families with mental health resources.
Free Colorado Opioid Competency CME for 2025 Licensure Renewal
COPIC is hosting opioid educational sessions via zoom and physicians who attend will meet the two hours of training requirements as stated by the Colorado Medical Board for licensure renewal in 2025.
Academy Happenings
Read the Latest Issue of Colorado FP
We’re pleased to share the redesigned and revitalized Colorado FP magazine with you. This issue includes a conversation with Colorado physician and AAFP President, Dr. Jen Brull, a reflection on volunteering for CAFP’s Doctor of the Day program from Dr. Aaron Block, and a preview of the 2025 Legislative Session.
Have exciting news or want to contribute to future issues of the magazine? Email Emily Bishop, Director of Communications and Member Engagement.
Other Academy Happenings
Become an NCCL Delegate
NCCL, AAFP’s National Conference of Constituent Leaders, will be held April 24-26, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. This is AAFP’s leadership development event that empowers delegates to lead positive change in family medicine. NCCL will inspire you to build on your leadership skills and create a lasting impact for current and future generations of family physicians. Let Erin Watwood know you’re interested by March 10. The available delegate constituencies are Women, BIPOC, New Physicians, International Medical Graduates, and LGBTQ+ and ally physicians.
Register for the 2025 Annual Summit
Join us in Fort Collins April 3-6, 2025 for timely CME and great opportunities to connect with your peers. This year’s Summit is only being offered in-person in order to foster an energetic environment designed to maximize your experience. Learn more!