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Jan

25

2018

New Leadership Program Trains Primary Care Providers to Advocate for Good

Turn on the TV, go online, pick up a newspaper, it’s not hard to see that healthcare and health policy are hot and contentious topics. The endless debate can leave healthcare providers wondering: how can I possibly make a difference? How can we add the voice of experience and reason to all the noise? Primary

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National Health Service Corps Scholarship Recipient Justin Wheeler

Mar

17

2016

National Health Service Corps Scholarship Opens Doors for a Career in Primary Care

“Being able to offer health care to patients regardless of their ability to pay has been a real honor and privilege. I feel responsible for providing care to as many people as I can,” says CAFP member Justin Wheeler. Having grown up in a rural Montana community in a family with limited resources, Wheeler knows

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CO Family Physicians 3 weeks ago

While the number of people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 increases every day, some have been and continue to remain disproportionately affected by the pandemic, highlighting considerable ongoing health disparities in the general population. buff.ly/3sFSEDe

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CO Family Physicians 3 weeks ago

For the 2021-2022 school year, Colorado is strengthening rules for exemptions from school entry vaccinations and improving Colorado’s tracking and reporting systems for all immunizations. More information via CDPHE is available here: buff.ly/32I2jPe

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CO Family Physicians 1 month 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 month 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 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 3 weeks ago

While the number of people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 increases every day, some have been and continue to remain disproportionately affected by the pandemic, highlighting considerable ongoing health disparities in the general population. buff.ly/3sFSEDe pic.twitter.com/p00x7LYFVD

CO Family Physicians 3 weeks ago

For the 2021-2022 school year, Colorado is strengthening rules for exemptions from school entry vaccinations and improving Colorado’s tracking and reporting systems for all immunizations. More information via CDPHE is available here: buff.ly/32I2jPe pic.twitter.com/WuLxrnkYHO