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News Archive
THIS WEEK (MAY 13-17, 2013)
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Members: Welcome, Congratulations to New PAFP Leaders May 17, 2013
Congratulations and welcome, new PAFP leaders: William Sonnenberg, MD, 2013-14 President; V. Hema Kumar, South West Director; Chaney Stewman, MD, Resident Board Representative; Allison Walton, Student Board Representative; and Sabesan Karuppiah, MD, AAFP Fellow. We appreciate your service!
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Events: PAFP's 2013 Annual Meeting Begins May 16, 2013
The 2013 Annual Meeting has kicked off in Bedford, Pa.! Today entails a SAM study group and a Legal and Government Affairs Commission (LGAC) meeting. Tomorrow, the PAFP will hold its business meeting, present awards and install 2013-14 president Dr. William Sonnenberg. Click here for the full agenda.
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Foundation: Keep Placing Those Bids - Auction Ends May 19! May 15, 2013
Time is slowly winding down to bid on fantastic items for a wonderful cause! The PAFP Online Auction ends at 8 p.m. on May 19, but until then, you can continue bidding on vacations, sports tickets, memorabilia and much more. Remember, all bids support the PAFP Foundation and the future of family medicine!
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Government Affairs: 'Speak Out' on Scope of Practice Legislation May 14, 2013
A co-sponsorship memo is being circulated in the Pa. Senate to end collaborative agreements between advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and physicians. Now is a good time to weigh in with the AAFP's Speak Out tool, which helps you craft a message to legislators. Click here for more.
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Public Health: Tool Detects Public Concerns over Vaccines May 13, 2013
Concerns over the safety of vaccinations cause many people to forgo them for themselves and their children. But Medscape reports a new application monitors public concern in real-time to help officials combat misinformation about vaccines. Visit the PAFP's Public Health page for more on vaccine safety.
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