July 2019

Jul

2019

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

CO Family Physicians 6 days ago

The CAFP has identified 49 candidates running for the State Legislature who are or will be champions of family medicine's values, our members, and their patients in Colorado once elected. Find more voting resources here: buff.ly/3LCITAC #coleg #copolitics

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CO Family Physicians 2 weeks ago

Our CAFP Delegation to the @AAFP Congress of Delegates debated 39 resolutions on AAFP policy from last year's virtual Congress & dozens of 2023 resolutions - tackling a wide range of issues from administrative burden to reproductive health, to climate change, & healthcare reform.

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CO Family Physicians 2 weeks ago

There are a lot of difficult decisions that #parents make about the care of their children. Family physicians can help build the confidence in decisions around routine childhood #vaccinations using this helpful tool to answer frequently asked questions: buff.ly/3CuxW1u

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CO Family Physicians 2 weeks ago

Supporting your pediatric patients and their families understand #vaccine information is an important role for family physicians. Here is a helpful flyer for you to share with your patients: buff.ly/3cgcCSO

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CO Family Physicians 3 weeks ago

Are your adult patients asking about their routine #vaccinations? Using "anticipatory guidance" is a proactive counseling technique to help prepare to hold conversations with patients and improve the overall quality of care. buff.ly/3CusMmu

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CO Family Physicians 1 month ago

Conversations with parents about routine childhood vaccinations can be tough. Here are some helpful tips to answer their questions. buff.ly/3QPX1IC

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CO Family Physicians 1 month ago

Looking for printouts for your #pediatric patients and their families on #vaccinations? Check out this "What your doctor wants you to know about vaccines for kids" flyer. buff.ly/3cgcCSO #iVax2Protect #NIAM

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CO Family Physicians 1 month ago

In celebration of National Immunization Awareness Month, the @aafp created a vaccine safety system fact sheet to help prepare for conversations with patients who have questions about how vaccines are made. buff.ly/3QNmAdz

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CO Family Physicians 1 month ago

Former CAFP Board Chair, Dr. Gina Carr was appointed to the @CDPHE EMS System Sustainability Task Force to evaluate medical services & systems throughout CO. Dr. Carr, of Lake City, is the EMS medical director for Hinsdale County & a family doc. Congrats! buff.ly/3KpdUYj

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CO Family Physicians 2 months ago

Congratulations to the @cufamilymed Interest Group for winning the @aafp Program of Excellence Award for New Initiatives for their Humans of Family Medicine instagram page, which focuses on highlighting current family medicine physicians and their stories. #familymedicine

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CO Family Physicians 2 months ago

Help patients prepare for SNAP and Medicaid changes: @CO_CDHS has created a toolkit to spread the word about upcoming changes. Visit the Update Your Address campaign webpage to help your patients prepare for the end of the Public Health Emergency. buff.ly/3KVKf7J

CO Family Physicians 2 months ago

TOMORROW: at 6 p.m. MT, @aafp is hosting a virtual town hall on monkeypox that will provide the latest information on clinical recognition of the virus, vaccines and treatment options, infection control, and more so they can provide optimal patient care. buff.ly/3vQhMM2

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CO Family Physicians 2 months ago

Colorado had a great time at @aafp National Conference in Kansas City. We loved meeting current medical students pursuing a career in family medicine. The future is bright!

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CO Family Physicians 3 months ago

The @LungAssociation is seeking stories related to experiences with air quality through this online form. Share how lung disease, air quality or climate change have impacted your life. buff.ly/3yoCPpt

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CO Family Physicians 3 months ago

Get to know the COVID-19 Therapeutics Program virtual CME with CAFP and @CDPHE is tomorrow at 12pm! It's not too late to register buff.ly/3H75SSa

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CO Family Physicians 3 months ago

Primary care providers, residents and medical students can attend the virtual @PCPCC National Primary Care Transformation Summit on July 26-29, 2022 for free! Register here: buff.ly/3uy6PxP