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Public Health: Archived CDC Resources
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Public Health: Archived CDC Resources

In response to removed information and resources on the websites of several federal agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), these archived and crowd-sourced resources concern contraception, sexual health, youth, LGBTQ health, and sexual and intimate partner violence. CAFP cannot guarantee that this archived information remains up-to-date. For questions, suggestions, and comments,…

CAFP Joins CHPC Letter Advocating for Collaborative Healthcare Reforms

CAFP Joins CHPC Letter Advocating for Collaborative Healthcare Reforms

By Neal K. Walia In collaboration with the Colorado Health Policy Coalition (CHPC), the Colorado Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP) has joined a collective letter addressed to Colorado’s Congressional delegation. The letter emphasizes our shared commitment to ensuring access to affordable, comprehensive healthcare for all Coloradans, fortifying the healthcare safety net, and safeguarding Colorado’s economic and public…

Vaccine News You Can Use
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Vaccine News You Can Use

Walt Larimore, MD This respiratory illness season is a busy one for immunization recommendations and guidelines. In addition to his frequent contributions and regular column in Colorado FP, Dr. Walt Larimore has compiled even more information and CME questions to support your learning and patient care. Keep an eye out for his article in the…

Press Release – CAFP Welcomes New Director of Policy and Government Relations
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Press Release – CAFP Welcomes New Director of Policy and Government Relations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Colorado Academy of Family Physicians   Contact email: emily@coloradoafp.org   November 1, 2024 — The Colorado Academy of Family Physicians Welcomes Neal Walia as Director of Policy and Government Relations Denver, Colorado – The Colorado Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP) is pleased to welcome Neal Walia as Director of Policy and Government Relations. Neal will…

CAFP Endorses Candidates, Local Ballot Measure as Ballots Arrive in Mailboxes
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CAFP Endorses Candidates, Local Ballot Measure as Ballots Arrive in Mailboxes

Ballots are mailed to all registered voters between October 11th and 18th and will begin arriving in mailboxes in the next few days. Ahead of Election Day on November 5th, CAFP has surveyed and interviewed a number of candidates for the state Senate and House of Representatives. This work has resulted in 58 endorsed candidates…

Pediatric Mental Health Support at Grand River Health in Rifle
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Pediatric Mental Health Support at Grand River Health in Rifle

This article was made possible by a Pediatric Mental Health Care Access grant from the American Academy of Pediatrics awarded to the Colorado Academy of Family Physicians. CAFP’s goal is to connect family physicians across the state with the support and resources of the Colorado Pediatric Psychiatry Consultation and Access Program (CoPPCAP). — By Dr….

Colorado Snapshot from AAFP’s Family Medicine Career Benchmark Dashboard
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Colorado Snapshot from AAFP’s Family Medicine Career Benchmark Dashboard

In 2023, AAFP surveyed members across the country for their groundbreaking tool, the Family Medicine Career Benchmark Dashboard. The dashboard, which is accessible to all AAFP members, is a first-of-its-kind tool for the specialty. It provides comprehensive compensation and job satisfaction data and CAFP encourages members explore the tool more to gain insight into how…