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An Update on CAFPF’s Youth Marijuana Prevention Program

By Riley Stanton, CAFP Communications and Marketing Intern Between November 2018 and May 2019, the Colorado Academy of Family Physicians Foundation (CAFPF) conducted the first presentations done as part of the pilot of Stop & Imagine: Preventing Marijuana Use in Colorado Youth, a program developed by and housed within the CAFPF. The fourth and fifth-grade

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CO Family Physicians 1 week ago

The Health Policy & Affordability Webinar Series is hosted by the Department of Health Care Policy & Financing to pull experts and stakeholders together to discuss emerging opportunities to reduce health care costs for Coloradans, employers and Medicaid. buff.ly/2QfozNq

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CO Family Physicians 1 week ago

Family Physicians: have you registered yet for our Virtual Annual Summit? We offer a great deal for CME, including required opioid education. Session and registration details are here: buff.ly/2XFr106

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CO Family Physicians 1 week ago

The Vaccine Equity Task Force is hosting a webinar on Friday at 12 noon: "Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy: Lessons for Policymakers and Public Health." Registration details are here: buff.ly/39ThQQ9

CO Family Physicians 2 weeks ago

The Colorado Health Service Corps is hosting an important and interactive workshop for clinicians about addressing COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Colorado. Register here: buff.ly/3ueYVa4

CO Family Physicians 2 weeks ago

Masks and physical distancing have proven highly effective at reducing many infectious diseases, not just COVID-19. But will people keep it up as the pandemic fades? buff.ly/3u6yl2W

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CO Family Physicians 2 weeks ago

On Tuesday, April 13, the AAFP is offering a free CME for family physicians about Addressing Behavioral Health Issues During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Registration information is here: buff.ly/31BFKLt

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CO Family Physicians 2 weeks ago

On Tuesday, April 13, the AAFP is offering a free CME for family physicians about Addressing Behavioral Health Issues During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Registration information is here: buff.ly/31BFKLt

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CO Family Physicians 2 weeks ago

A new article in the New England Journal of Medicine explores what the policy and ethical implications of a vaccine passport may be. buff.ly/3fwUMue

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CO Family Physicians 2 weeks ago

The House of Medicine in Colorado is urging Governor Polis to extend the mask mandate, which will save lives and make it easier to reopen the economy safely. buff.ly/2QTmbw0

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CO Family Physicians 2 weeks ago

The Academy this week called for swift passage of a House bill that would raise Medicaid payment rates for primary care services to at least Medicare levels.

CO Family Physicians 2 weeks ago

Family physicians are the front line of their communities -- where people go first for healing, help, and advice. In order to fully vaccinate Colorado, primary care providers should be administering the vaccine. Tell Governor Polis today! buff.ly/2PIoHEH

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CO Family Physicians 3 weeks ago

A coalition of Colorado health care organizations have jointly urged @GovofCO to extend the mask mandate in Colorado. There is overwhelming evidence that extending the mask mandate will save lives and speed up the safe reopening of the economy. buff.ly/2QTmbw0

CO Family Physicians 3 weeks ago

The Larry Green Center has released the latest tranche of monthly family physician survey results. A major point of stress is managing COVID-19 care, especially vaccine access. You can view the full results here: buff.ly/2PaQJsK

CO Family Physicians 3 weeks ago

In Colorado, over half of all children with health conditions due to cCMV are never diagnosed. The AAP Colorado Chapter has assembled useful resources for clinicians to improve testing to identify congenital CMV infection before the 21st day of life buff.ly/39mTxKc

CO Family Physicians 3 weeks ago

Our hearts are breaking at the violence happening in our communities -- both in Boulder, Colorado, and in Atlanta, Georgia. Family physicians take on the role of providing compassionate care amidst social upheaval of any type. Our full statement is here: buff.ly/2OV9WOZ

CO Family Physicians 4 weeks ago

The American Psychological Association conducted a national poll and found 42% of Americans gained unwanted weight during the pandemic, an average of 29 pounds per person. This poses serious implications for public health moving forward. buff.ly/3rGjA5X

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CO Family Physicians 4 weeks ago

United Today has started a petition for Governor Polis to expand and guarantee vaccine access to every population in Colorado. Add your name here: buff.ly/38WuIob

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CO Family Physicians 4 weeks ago

Today is match day! After such a tumultuous year the family medicine students are finally going to be matched with residencies. AAFP posted a Q&A with student members about what it looks like for them: buff.ly/3tBAPpD

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CO Family Physicians 1 month ago

“Today marks a somber anniversary,” AAFP EVP and CEO Shawn Martin said on March 11. “Through it all, family physicians have demonstrated that they are cornerstones of their communities." buff.ly/3vcUPAx

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CO Family Physicians 1 week ago

The Health Policy & Affordability Webinar Series is hosted by the Department of Health Care Policy & Financing to pull experts and stakeholders together to discuss emerging opportunities to reduce health care costs for Coloradans, employers and Medicaid. buff.ly/2QfozNq pic.twitter.com/6UOiQyYtNh

CO Family Physicians 1 week ago

Family Physicians: have you registered yet for our Virtual Annual Summit? We offer a great deal for CME, including required opioid education. Session and registration details are here: buff.ly/2XFr106 pic.twitter.com/xmAkNsRWad