COVID-19 Archives - Colorado Academy of Family Physicians

Jan

5

2022

Wearing Masks, Getting Vaccinated, Will Safeguard Our Communities During Omicron

For Immediate Release DENVER, COLORADO – The Colorado Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP) is alarmed by the rapid rise in new COVID-19 infections due to the highly infectious Omicron variant.

Sep

2

2021

PRESS RELEASE: Colorado Healthcare Leaders Applaud Governor Polis’s Grant Program to Support COVID-19 Vaccination

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Denver, CO – The Colorado Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP), representing over 2,700 practicing primary care physicians, residents, and medical students, applauds and supports the new Colorado

Mar

30

2021

A Joint Letter to Governor Polis About Extending the Mask Order

Dear Governor Polis, On behalf of the undersigned healthcare professionals and organizations, we urge you to maintain the existing Executive Order requiring masks in indoor public spaces. While there will

The American Rescue Plan and Impacts for Family Physicians

Mar

17

2021

The American Rescue Plan and Impacts for Family Physicians

On Thursday, March 11, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan into law, sending $1,400 to most Americans and aid to state and local governments, schools, and businesses. This $1.9

An Update Snapshot of Colorado's COVID-19 Response

Apr

2

2020

An Update Snapshot of Colorado’s COVID-19 Response

The office of Governor Polis has provided some updates and information about the state’s pandemic response. We have lightly edited this information for the benefit of our members. Quick Links

Why Colorado Needs a Statewide Stay-At-Home Order

Mar

25

2020

Why Colorado Needs a Statewide Stay-At-Home Order

The CAFP recently issued a formal letter to governor Polis, where we in part urged him to issue a statewide stay-at-home order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic (we also

Mar

13

2020

We are canceling the 2020 Annual Summit.

We know that this is an extremely busy time for family doctors. While we were excited about our 2020 Annual Summit, with a great program planned with brilliant speakers, we

Mar

12

2020

COVID-19 Resources

Updated December 2022 Public Health Resources Starting January 1, 2023, Coloradans who need help making an appointment by phone to get a COVID-19 vaccine or need vaccine information should use