CAFP Weekly Newsletter for Oct 24, 2024
CAFP Weekly Newsletter
Family Medicine Resources
Resources for the 2024-25 Respiratory Illness Season
Many adults say their doctor’s opinion is their #1 motivator for getting flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines. You know every visit is an opportunity to talk to your patients about the importance of vaccinations. Here are some resources to help:
- Preparing Your Family Medicine Practice for the 2024-25 Flu Season from Family Practice Management Journal
- 2024 immunization recommendations for children, adolescents, and adults
- FamilyDoctor.org’s vaccine hub offers patient education on all things vaccinations
- HHS’ clinical poster for your office encouraging patients to get vaccinated
CDC’s Let’s Talk Campaign Helps You Discuss Alcohol Use During Pregnancy
With the Let’s Talk campaign, the CDC strives to improve patient-provider communication on the risks of alcohol use during pregnancy and support healthcare providers with incorporating alcohol screening and brief intervention (SBI) into their daily practices. Access materials for health professionals and patients.
CME Opportunity: Harnessing the Power of the Community to Battle Obesity
When: 2 sessions October 30 and November 6 at 6:30 PM
Where: virtual
Register l Free
This course from the Medical Learning Institute Inc is designed for primary care clinicians to enhance outcomes for individuals with obesity through improved diagnosis and use of anti-obesity medications (AOMs). Learn more.
Open Enrollment is Right Around the Corner
Colorado’s Connect for Health open enrollment period begins November 1, 2024. Direct patients here during open enrollment to shop insurance, get signed up, and answer questions.
Academy Happenings
Register for the Final Topic in the Women’s Health CME Series
When: Wed., October 30; 12:00 – 1:00 PM OR Wed., November 6; 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Where: Virtual
Register here
Series 3 of CAFP’s virtual CME series Women’s Hormonal Health Throughout Their Adult Healthspan will cover the consequences of hormone insufficiency, current endocrinology and menopause guidelines, and the differences between synthetic and bio-identical hormones. Join us for the session that fits best in your schedule.
Received Your Ballot in the Mail? Check Out CAFP’s Endorsements
CAFP staff and your fellow family physicians conducted extensive surveys and interviews of many of the state candidates appearing on November’s ballot. Learn who we endorsed and find voting resources on our website.