The winter 2009 issue of Louisiana Family Doctor featuring Legislative and Foundation updates has been mailed to LAFP members. Read more...
January 27th Deadline for UnitedHealth Premium Designation Reconsideration Request
AAFP members who participate with UnitedHealthcare (UHC) have until January 27th to file a reconsideration request to UnitedHealthcare contesting their rating for Quality and/or Efficiency in its UnitedHealth Premium designation program. Read more...
You go above and beyond. Show your patients and peers you are part of a special group of family physicians by applying to become a Fellow of American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Read more...
LAFP Receives Incentive for AAFP/FMIG Student Membership Coordinator Recruitment
This past year the AAFP student membership coordinator program was expanded to include incentives for student interest activities. Chapters were encouraged to help find a designated AAFP/FMIG student membership coordinator at each of their medical school campuses. We are proud to announce the results and recognize these Chapters. Read more..
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...
It's That Time of Year Again! The LAFP Foundation Needs Your Support with the 17th Annual Silent Auction
The Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians Foundation is asking for your assistance in supporting their 17th Annual Foundation Auction, which will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at L’Auberge du Lac Casino and Resort in Lake Charles, LA. Read more...
Call For Family Physician of the Year Nominations and LAFP Board Nominations. Deadline: March 15, 2009!
The Nominations Committee urges all LAFP members to consider their colleagues and submit a nomination for the Louisiana Family Physician of the Year (FPOY) Award and. This award is one of the LAFP's highest honors. Help us bring recognition and visibility to a deserving family physician that serves and benefits the profession, the specialty and the community. Read more..
Attention Physicians: Be a Delegate to 2009 NCSC
If you want to get more involved in your state and national academies, being a delegate to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) annual National Conference of Special Constituencies (NCSC) is the perfect opportunity. Read more...
LAFP wants your suggestions for a Louisiana nominee for the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Humanitarian Award. Read more...
AAFP Exemplary Teaching Award Nominations Due February 6
LAFP wants your suggestions for an Louisiana nominee in the volunteer category for the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) 2009 Exemplary Teaching Awards. Nominations are due February 6, 2009. Read more...
AAFP Thomas W. Johnson Award for Career Contributions to Family Medicine Education Nominations Due Feb. 6
LAFP wants your suggestions for a Louisiana nominee for the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Thomas W. Johnson Award for Career Contribution to Family Medicine Education. Nominations are due Friday, Feb. 6. Read more...
LAFP wants your suggestions for a Louisiana nominee for the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Public Health Award. Nominations are due Friday, Feb. 6. Read more...
The Louisiana DHH Tobacco Control Program and the Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living Announces "Quit With Us, Louisiana"
The Louisiana DHH Tobacco Control Program and the Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living are pleased to announce an upcoming opportunity for physician to get a 1.5 free CEU credit. Read more...
