News Releases

New Leaders for Family Physician Association

The Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians (WAFP) is pleased to announce the election of its 2012 board officers and three new directors. The election of officers and new directors was held at the WAFP’s 63rd Annual Meeting on February 1st in Waukesha. The WAFP serves more than 2,500 members statewide, making it the largest physician specialty professional group in Wisconsin.

Jefferson Family Physician to Help Lead Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians

The Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians (WAFP) is pleased to announce that Brad Meyers, MD of Jefferson, WI has been newly elected to serve as President for 2012.

Menomonie Family Physician to Help Lead Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians

The Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians (WAFP) is pleased to announce that David C. Eitrheim, MD of Menomonie, WI has been newly elected to serve as First Vice President for 2012.

Mequon Family Physician to Help Lead Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians

The Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians (WAFP) is pleased to announce that Suzanne Gehl, MD of Mequon, WI has been newly elected to serve as President-Elect for 2012.

New Glarus Family Physician to Help Lead Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians

The Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians (WAFP) is pleased to announce that Mark Thompson, MD of New Glarus, WI has been newly elected to serve as Second Vice President for 2012.

Marquette Team Physician to Help Lead Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians

The Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians (WAFP) is pleased to announce that Shanyn Lancaster, MD of Milwaukee, WI has been newly elected to serve as Treasurer for 2012.

Family Physicians Laud Decision Upholding Patient Compensation Fund
July  2010

The Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians (WAFP) today commended a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling that state lawmakers and the Governor went too far in raiding Wisconsin’s Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund.

WAFP Commends Legislature on Strengthing Physician Workforce Legislation
April 2010

The Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians (WAFP) today commended state legislators and Governor Doyle for taking a major step forward for health care reform through legislation creating a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) pilot program. Legislation creating a PCMH pilot program for Wisconsin's Medical Assistance population is contained in the 2009-11 state budget bill passed by lawmakers and signed by the governor.

Patient Centered Medical Home Arrives in Wisconsin
September 2009

Two medical clinics in Southeast Wisconsin have become the first clinics in the state to achieve national recognition as Patient Centered Medical Homes (PCMHs), the Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians (WAFP) announced today. The clinics include Aurora Health Center, 2600 Kiley Way, Plymouth and Aurora West Allis Medical Center, 8901 W. Lincoln Ave, West Allis. Promotion of the Patient Centered Medical Home concept in Wisconsin is a top priority for the WAFP.