PAFP President to Pennsylvania DOH: Make family physicians a priority in vaccine provider distribution

PAFP President Tracey Conti, MD sent a letter to Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam and Interim Acting Physician General Wendy Braund, MD urging them to place a premium on family physician practices in the state's COVID-19 vaccine distribution to ensure safe and efficient administration of the vaccine to more Pennsylvanians. Read the letter here.

Pennsylvania family physicians seek to reassure public of vaccine safety and efficacy in video public service announcement
PAFP President Tracey Conti, MD and PAFP’s 2020 Family Physician of the Year Delana Wardlaw, MD urge Pennsylvanians, particularly those in African American and other minority communities, to get their COVID-19 vaccination.
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Department of Health Releases COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard and Provider Map
Following Secretary Levine's Executive Order from Dec. 30, the Pennsylvania's Department of Health has issued a COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard and Provider Map update. You will find the breakdown of the vaccination phases, the number of vaccinations administered by county, and locate a vaccination provider near you. 

AAFP Provides "Physician Health First" Resource for America's Family Physicians
The AAMA is taking steps to provide behavior and mental health resources to help family physicians pause and take time to care for yourselves and address the emotions you are dealing with. A variety of resources to help you focus on your well-being are available through Physician Health First®.

Notice-Candidates and Official Virtual PAFP Election Timeline
Due to COVID-19, PAFP elections will be done virtually under the following timeline: Feb 12, 2021 deadline for floor nominations, Feb 17 deadline for candidates to submit election information, Feb 26 (noon) thru Mar 5 (noon) officer and board elections, Mar 9 (noon) to Mar 11 (noon) election runoffs if necessary, Mar 12 (11 am-1:30 pm) Annual Business Meeting and award ceremony. Contact Brent Ennis, PAFP's Executive Vice President and CEO, with any questions.

Offices sought/Names:

• President-Elect (1 year term) – Jason Woloski, MD
• Board of Directors (3 year term) – Peter Cronholm, MD
• Foundation President (1 year term) – Perry Meadows, MD 
• AAFP Delegate (2 year term) – Brad Fox, MD
• AAFP Alternate Delegate (2 year term) – Nicole Davis, MD