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President's Message

An auspicious date recently came and went without the fanfare that should probably have accompanied it.  February 8, 2019 marks the 50th year since Family Medicine was officially certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) as an independent medical specialty.  Born in February 1969 out of the embers of what was thought to be the dying field of General Practice, and against the wishes of several specialist medical societies, Family Practice (as it was called until 2005) was founded by radicals.  Our founding fathers (and mothers) set out to not only create a new specialty, but to change the practice and delivery of medicine in the US.
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Your Headline News
Legislative Update

Governor, Legislature Begin New Era in State Government
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Education & Events

Mark your calendars, and register for Doctor Day, and more!
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AAFP News

Important Updates from the AAFP
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Foundation in Focus

Scholarship opportunity for first year residents!
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Quality Payment Program

Physicians have until April 2 to submit 2018 MIPS data.
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Order FP Comprehensive 2019 today!

Learn about the benefits of planning your vaccine orders, and communicating with your patients.
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Notes & Updates

Check for important updates, reminders & notes here!
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Leadership Spotlight
Welcome new WAFP Board members!

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Your PharmAid
Even More Bad News for Fluoroquinolones

On December 10, 2018, the FDA issued yet another warning regarding serious side effects associated with fluoroquinolone use.  Cases reported to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) and four published observational studies show evidence consistent with an increased risk for aortic aneurysm rupture/dissection associated with fluoroquinolone use.
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Ibuprofen Concentrated Oral Suspension Recalled

A recent recall of one manufacturer’s ibuprofen oral suspension drops was recently in the news.  As such drops are usually marketed towards infants, you may get questions from concerned parents or caregivers.
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ADA 2019: What's New?

The updated patient centered and evidence based “playbook” for diabetes care has arrived!   The American Diabetes Association Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes provides all of the ADA’s current clinical practice recommendations, and is updated annually by the Professional Practice Committee, a multi-disciplinary team of 12 leading experts in the field, based on new evidence and practical considerations.  It undergoes a formal review process, including a national committee, ADA mission staff, and the Board of Directors.   ADA’s sole source of clinical practice recommendations, which is updated throughout the year when warranted by new evidence.
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Ask Us Your Questions

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ICYMI
Incase You Missed It!

Doctor Day - Registration Open!
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February 20, 2019
 




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