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New Leadership Program Trains Primary Care Providers to Advocate for Good

Jan

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

National Health Service Corps Scholarship Recipient Justin Wheeler

Mar

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

CO Family Physicians 4 days ago

The COVID-19 pandemic hit marginalized communities very hard. The Center for Health Progress made this film about immigrants from 3 Colorado communities that exposes the staggering cost of the pandemic and their immense resilience. It's worth a watch: buff.ly/2ZsP2YU

CO Family Physicians 1 week ago

There are a lot of myths circulating about the #COVIDVaccine. Countering these myths is essential to overcoming vaccine hesitancy. The @AAFP has addressed 8 of them in an essential infographic: buff.ly/3tfNZJI

CO Family Physicians 1 week ago

Our president, Gina Carr, MD, MPH got her #COVIDVaccine! Family physicians are leading the way in safeguarding our communities.

CO Family Physicians 1 week ago

COVID-19 has affected our communities in a lot of ways beyond the direct illness caused by the virus. Colorado Public Radio explored this today -- and why accounting for the full cost of this pandemic may take years buff.ly/3dltHZU

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CO Family Physicians 2 weeks ago

"I'm proud to be fully-vaccinated against COVID-19 at 27 weeks pregnant." -Ariel Kiyomi Daoud, MD Candidate, aspiring family physician, student member of CAFP Board. The future of family medicine is bright1

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CO Family Physicians 2 weeks ago

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is organizing a virtual National Forum on COVID-19 Vaccine for February 22 – 24. Registration is here (closes February 16): buff.ly/2MWtyku

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CO Family Physicians 3 weeks ago

Throughout February, the AAFP will highlight the experiences of Black family physicians, medical students and staff, and their contributions to the Academy, the specialty of family medicine and the practice of healing.buff.ly/3jkDOyZ

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CO Family Physicians 3 weeks ago

The special enrollment period for new ACA signups is a huge win for Family Medicine, says AAFP Senior Vice President of Advocacy, Practice Advancement and Policy Stephanie Quinn. buff.ly/2Liewor

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CO Family Physicians 3 weeks ago

We are offering a Live CME over Zoom tomorrow, focusing on addressing patient health misinformation -- a vital topic given vaccine hesitancy and other pressing challenges. It's $20 for CAFP members. More information is here: buff.ly/37PiwEg

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CO Family Physicians 4 weeks ago

The findings of a new national poll, “The Language of Vaccine Acceptance,” reveal the urgent need for political and health leaders to adjust their messaging to improve confidence in COVID-19 vaccines. buff.ly/363rdur

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CO Family Physicians 4 weeks ago

Important news for uninsured patients: Colorado is reopening enrollment for individual health insurance. More details are here: buff.ly/36lU9hq

CO Family Physicians 4 weeks ago

The NEJM has posted a fascinating article about the complicated logistics of last-mile COVID-19 vaccination in America, and the role clinicians can play in reducing vaccine hesitancy. buff.ly/2YoeFJO

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CO Family Physicians 4 weeks ago

CDPHE launched a new call center for the public to ask questions specifically about the COVID-19 vaccine. Starting Feb. 1, it will operate 24/7. More information on the state's vaccine rollout efforts are available here: buff.ly/3nzfJoy