| Participate Virtually for Needed Georgia-Focused CME In the Comfort of Your Home or Office |
Our Summer Family Medicine CME Weekend is fast approaching on June 8-11.
NEW THIS YEAR: GAFP is live streaming and recording all of this Summer’s CME sessions. As a virtual attendee, you’ll be able to engage with the presenter, ask questions and gain much-needed CME! All sessions will be available for playback for a limited time post-meeting.
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Georgia Academy Leaders Travel for AAFP Meetings |
The last few weeks were a whirlwind of AAFP leadership meetings, and the Georgia Academy was #GeorgiaStrong and participated as one of the leading chapters of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Leaders in the organization attended the Annual Chapter Leadership Forum, the National Conference of Constituency Leaders, the Family Medicine Advocacy Summit, and the State Legislative Conference. | Read more
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Members – Quoted and Noted |
Your GAFP colleagues have been busy! Take a look at some of their latest achievements. | Read more
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In Memoriam: Past Georgia Academy President Dr. Henry Gordon Davis Jr., MD |
Dr. Henry Gordon Davis Jr., MD, 104, of Sylvester, died on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at his residence. Dr. Davis was a leader within the Georgia Academy and the AAFP and, as a past President of the Georgia Academy, and worked tirelessly during his years on the Board to serve his fellow members. | Read more
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ACIP Approves Recommended Child, Adolescent Immunization Schedules |
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) approved the Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedules, with full recommendations at ACIP Recommended Immunization Schedule for Children and Adolescents Aged 18 Years or Younger — US, 2023. | Read more
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Reminder: Please Complete the 2023 GAFP & DPH Child Health & Referral & Screening Programs Assessment
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The Georgia Department of Public Health, in partnership with Georgia Academy of Family Physicians, has developed the following survey to help us better understand developmental screening practices in Georgia. We will use this information to develop and provide additional education, training, and support for family physicians and their staff. | Read more
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Developmental Milestones: a Tool for Families from DECAL |
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Department of Public Health Notice: New Testing/Reporting Requirements for Pregnant Women |
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2024-2025 ADFM LEADS Fellowship Call for Applications Now Open, Due July 11 |
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Tooth Bytes: A Special Feature for the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians |
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GEORGIA HEALTHY FAMILY ALLIANCE |
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In the foreground holding the check (L to R) Jenyfer Navichoque, Dr. Patrick ‘PJ’ Lynn, Atrium Health Floyd Family Medicine Resident, Maria Henriquez, Alexis Klima. In the background, Atrium Health Floyd Family Medicine Residents and Dr. Kelly Culbertson.
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| Amerigroup Georgia Donates $75,000 to Help Rome-Area Children Live Healthier, Tobacco and Vape-Free Lives |
On May 2, Amerigroup presented the Rome/Northwest Tar Wars Strike Force with a check for $75,000 to expand its programming, curriculum, team training and staffing efforts to ensure that Rome-area youth understand the harm of vaping and using tobacco products. The money helps ensure more students learn about the health effects of tobacco, nicotine and vape use, the cost associated with using these products, and the advertising techniques used by the tobacco and vape industry to market their products to youth.
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2023 Immediate Needs Grants Now Available |
Because many Georgia Academy members continue to be aware of those struggling in their communities, especially in rural areas, applications for the 2023 Georgia Healthy Family Alliance Immediate Needs Community Grants will be accepted as long as funds remain. | Read more
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Preceptor Bites: Teaching Telehealth | Register |
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GAFP & GPCA Summer Family Medicine CME Weekend | Register |
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