REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!!! The LAFP 62nd Annual Assembly and Exhibition to be Held in Lake Charles, LA, July 9-12, 2009
Please mark your calendars to join us at the LAFP Annual Assembly of 2009 at the L'Auberge Du Lac Resort in Lake Charles, LA, July 9-12, 2009. Read more..
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6: LPCA & LAFP Legislative Health Fair and White Coat Day at the Capitol
The LAFP Legislative Chairs Dr. Wayne Gravois and Dr. James Taylor requests your presence at The Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians and the Louisiana Primary Care Association 2009 Legislative Health Fair and White Coat Day at the Capitol on May 6, 2009, 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Read more...
RURAL PHYSICIANS: Getting Back to Basics Effort Seeks to Address Problem of Physician Shortages in Small Communities
(From the Lafayette Daily Advertiser)
Judy Bastien April 7, 2009. When young doctors complete their residency in a teaching hospital, they often gravitate toward more urban settings, joining established practices. Read more...
AAFP Update on Swine Flu
(Source: AAFP News Now) CDC Now Reports Lab-Confirmed Swine Flu Cases in 10 States. Read more...
AAFP Releases Simplified PCMH Presentation
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) recently released a patient-centered medical home presentation, “The Patient-centered Medical Home (PCMH): the Family Medicine Model.” Read more...
Join the LAFP Foundation in Lake Charles for the Annual Golf Tournament and a New Cajun Twist on the 17th Annual Foundation Auction!
The LAFP Foundation fundraisers are in full swing, but your help through donations and sponsorships are vital so join us at the 62nd Annual Assembly and Exhibition. Read more...
New AAFP LearningLink Activity
Practical Aspects of Chronic Pain Management: A Case-based Approach, the fifth activity in the AAFPlearninglink.org Chronic Pain series. Read more...
THERE ARE STILL DAYS AVAILABLE!!!Sign Up for Family Physician of the Day. Session Dates: April 27 - June 25, 2009
The Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians is asking is members to sign up to be "Family Doctor of the Day" at the capitol during the 2009 Legislative Session. Read more...
The LAFP Foundation is gearing up for its 2009 Tar Wars Poster Contest! This year's deadline to submit winning posters to the LAFP is Friday, May 1st. The statewide poster contest and reception is scheduled for Friday, May 15th from 12:00 to 1:00 pm and will be held at LAFP Headquarters. First, second, and third place prizes will be awarded. Winners will be announced on Friday, May 22nd. Read more...
