By Janani Sankaran, MD, MBA, FAAFP Semaglutide continues to gain popularity, with prescriptions for weight loss steadily increasing. Discussions about its mental health effects, including the phenomenon called “Ozempic Personality,” are becoming more frequent. An international study analyzed over 45,000 social media posts to assess perceptions of the mental health impact of GLP-1 receptor agonists. […]
The California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP) has recognized Moazzum Bajwa, MD as the 2024 Family Physician of the Year. CAFP presents this award to an individual who exhibits the finest qualities of family physicians, and who goes above and beyond in service to patients, community, and colleagues. Dr. Bajwa was presented with the prestigious […]
Get the inside scoop on candidate races and ballot measures that will impact your practices, profession, and the patients you serve. This webinar will feature special guest and family physican Jack Chou, MD, who will discuss Proposition 35 and answer any burning questions you have about the initiative. Register HERE
In accordance with CAFP bylaws, each fall the CAFP Board Governance Committee is tasked with identifying and nominating potential Board and Governance Committee candidates, for election by the delegates to the All Member Advocacy Meeting (AMAM). We are currently accepting nominations for the following openings in 2025. Please email CAFP Governance Manager Morgan Cleveland (mcleveland@familydocs.org) […]
Shop the latest in the CAFP store, including our new collection of Vote 2024 products. Be sure to tag us on social media wearing or using your items and we'll give you a shout-out! You can visit the Family Docs Store HERE.
We are deeply disappointed that @CAGovernor has vetoed #AB2250, a crucial bill aimed at addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) that impact millions of Californians. This bill would have been a major step toward improving health equity by providing coverage for SDOH screenings and ensuring patients had access to community health workers, peer support specialists, […]
Building off the energetic momentum of CAFP’s September webinar on helping your patients, family, and friends get registered to vote, CAFP brings you a new webinar focused on important statewide races and ballot initiatives important to family physicians. Get the inside scoop on candidate races and ballot measures that will impact your practices, profession, and […]
National Voter Registration Day is today! It is the biggest voter registration day of the year and a nonpartisan holiday celebrated across the nation. Together we have a profound opportunity to ensure that every eligible voter is empowered to vote. Your vote impacts the health of your family and friends. 🏥 Take 2 min to […]
Our Health Care System is in CRISIS California’s health care system is in crisis. In rural and urban communities alike, hospitals are closing. In recent years, more than 40 California hospitals have stopped offering labor and delivery services. Emergency rooms are overcrowded. Patients cannot get in to see a doctor or specialist within a reasonable […]
