CAFP president Dr. Bazzo urges use of primary care physicians to lead the effort to overcome vaccine hesitancy. San Francisco – Yesterday, California authorized the Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 12-15. The move came after a group of experts from California and other Western states independently reviewed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s and […]
CAFP Foundation 2020 Annual Report View it here! One thing that became evident during the COVID-19 pandemic is the vital importance of solving problems together. The collaborative relationships we’ve built over the years prepared us to continue serving our members by reimagining our work. While many things around the nation came to a halt, the CAFP […]
Join CAFP at the 2021 All Member Advocacy Meeting as we celebrate the 2021 CAFP and CAFP Foundation Award Winners. The 2021 Family Physician of the Year is Jay W. Lee, MD, MPH, FAAFP. The 2021 Award for Educational Excellence in Honor of Barbara Harris awarded to Monica Hahn, MD, MPH, MS, AAHIVS. The 2021 […]
The CAFP Foundation is pleased to support the 8th Annual Resident Poster Contest virtually on Sunday, May 23, 2021. The purpose of the poster competition is to promote scholarly activity by family medicine residents and to provide a unique opportunity for residents to share their research with a network of family doctors. Watch the presentation here!
Join the California Department of Public Health for an informational session on the enrollment process and requirements for pediatric providers that are interested in participating in the state's COVID-19 vaccination program. This FREE webinar is intended for California providers of pediatric services. Tuesday, May 11, 2021 5pm - 6pm Pacific Time Register Today Space is limited, so register today! If you're unable to attend, […]
California Immunization Registry (CAIR) –Existing system for vaccine reporting. In order to get access to COVID-19 vaccine, providers must register in CAIR and sign the COVID-19 Provider Agreement. In order to enroll vaccinators need to meet certain reporting requirements. Learn more here https://cairweb.org/covid/ myCAvax – Portal for reporting, ordering, and tracking COVID-19 inventory. Providers […]
Dr. Patri talks about the relationship with her patients, how she balances her career and family life, and her plans for the Fresno-Kings-Madera Chapter. When Dr. Jyothi Patri, a Family Physician in Central Valley, CA, won the Top Physicians Under 40 Award in 2019, she was 36 years old. It was a moment […]
Thank you to the physicians from the Indian Health Center Santa Clara Valley - Family Medicine Center (O'Connor) & Stanford Family Medicine Residency for participating! Filmed and edited by Emmeline Ha, MD.
A former pro triathlete, Dr. McDonald promotes preventative medicine, prescribing exercise, good sleep, and nutrition to his patients, while working in the frontlines of the fight against COVID-19. Alex McDonald, MD, CAQSM, FAAFP was known for being fast as a pro triathlete early in his medical career. Now as a family physician, exercise is […]
