WEEKLY FAMILY MEDICINE UPDATE

   
May 22, 2009
 
In this Issue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Executive Committee

James Campbell , MD
President

John Fleming, MD
President-Elect

Mark Dawson, MD
Vice President

Melvin Bourgeois, MD
Secretary

Herbert Muncie, MD
Treasurer

Russell Roberts , MD
Immediate Past President

  Ragan Canella
Editor-in-Chief

Mary Catherine Koonce
Co-Editor & Website Manager

Attention: Nominations Needed for LAFP Board of Directors District Representatives

The LAFP is still in need of District Representative nominations for the following districts:District 1 – Director and Alternate Director Needed;District 3A – Alternate Director Needed;District 3B – Alternate Director;District 4 – Alternate Director;District 5 – Director and Alternate Director Needed; District 6B – Alternate Director Needed. Read more...

Legislative Session Update May 22, 2009

Please find attached the LAFP Legislative Session update for May 22, 2009. Read more...

HHS Secretary Calls for Paradigm Shift, Urges Use of Medical Homes

(Source: AAFP News Now from 5/15/2009)

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius urged Congress to enact a healthcare reform plan that provides a medical home for every American while shifting the nation's treatment paradigm from a sickness-based to a wellness-based system. Read more...

Free AMA Webinar to Help Physicians Access Stimulus Funds for HIT

As part of its continuing efforts to help physicians learn about and adopt new technology, American Medical Association (AMA) has announced a new, free Webinar series that will help physicians understand the health information technology (HIT) provisions laid out in the recently passed economic stimulus bill. Read more...


Announcing the LAFP Mentorship Program

LOOKING TO BE MENTORED?
Are you…A medical student with a strong interest in pursuing a medical career in family medicine and want to explore your options by shadowing a family physician? A newly graduated resident about to start practice?
DESIRING TO BE A MENTOR?
Who better to ensure the successful future of Family Medicine than our own members? These opportunities take very little time, and the rewards will leave you re-energized and re-inspired to be a family physician! 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...

 

62nd Annual Assembly and Exhibition

Lake Charles, LA. July 9-12, 2009

Take Advantage of the Early Bird Special!

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..

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...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

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