Diabetic retinopathy (DR)/diabetic macular edema affect a majority of patients with diabetes, but appropriate management of diabetes, vision screening, and timely referral to specialty eye care can help halt progression of the disease. Through EyeConnect, you can find this collection of activities offers practical strategies clinicians can use to empower patients to engage in recommended […]
ORANGEBURG, N.Y., Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The educational collaborative of Paradigm Medical Communications, LLC, American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP), American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA), California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP), the Endocrine Society, freeCME.com, Global Education Group, Healio CME, Komodo Health, National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) Center for Sustainable Health Care Quality and Equity (SHC), […]
The American Academy of Family Physicians held elections for its board of directors this week at its annual Congress of Delegates, the organization’s governing body. Members of the board of directors advocate on behalf of family physicians and patients nationwide to inspire positive change in the U.S. health care system. The Congress elected new officers […]
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has launched a COVID-19 Test to Treat Equity Grant Program to help providers address barriers to COVID-19 treatment for communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. Approximately 300+ safety net providers will be awarded up to $59 million. Eligible providers include: Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and FQHC Look-Alikes. Community […]
The Congress of Delegates (COD) is the Academy's policy-making body. Its membership consists of two delegates and two alternates from each constituent chapter and from the member constituencies including new physicians, residents, students, and other constituency groups represented at the National Conference of Constituency Leaders. The Congress elects new officers and three members to serve on […]
CAFP proudly welcomes the 2022-2023 Student and Resident Council. The CAFP Student and Resident Council is the official student-resident voice of the Academy. By bringing students and residents together, the council promotes the exchange of ideas, builds leadership skills, pursues transformational advocacy and enriches CA’s primary care workforce with a strong family medicine pipeline. Through […]
CAFP proudly welcomes the 2022-2023 Student and Resident Council. The CAFP Student and Resident Council is the official student-resident voice of the Academy. By bringing students and residents together, the council promotes the exchange of ideas, builds leadership skills, pursues transformational advocacy and enriches CA’s primary care workforce with a strong family medicine pipeline. Through […]
CAFP congratulates Dr. Diana Ramos on her appointment as California Surgeon General. Dr. Ramos, an OBGYN, has decades of experience in and commitment to health care access, health equity and reproductive health. She currently serves at the California Department of Public Health’s Center for Healthy Communities, where she oversees the state’s public health and prevention […]
In November 2021, the CAFP Board of Directors adopted a new Strategic Plan, which outlined four priority goals with corresponding objectives, to be undertaken in the 2022-2024 Strategic Plan period. One of the top goals and objectives the Board identified was to “Prioritize Justice Through Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.” In early January 2022, CAFP staff […]
