Emilee Leger, Louisiana’s Tar Wars Poster Contest winner, received Honorable Mention at the 2008 Tar Wars National Conference in Washington, D.C. during a ceremony held on Monday, July 21st. Emilee is a fifth grade student from Ernest Gallet Elementary School in Youngsville, Louisiana. Mrs. Leger said, “The Tar Wars Conference was great. Emilee had a wonderful time, as did all of us. Thank you again for the opportunity to attend the conference. It was a once in a lifetime trip for her and one she will never forget”. Emilee also had a chance to meet with Senator Vitter and was given a capitol tour by a staff member in Senator Landreau's office. Read more...
2008 Foundation Golf Tournament - Strengthening the Foundation of Family Medicine
Family Physicians are the foundation of a strong healthcare system. Trained in the most current techniques and technologies, they can diagnose and treat a full range of problems for a wide range of individuals – from young to old. As they do, they build solid relationships with their patients, patients’ families and the community. Read more...
LAFP Foundation Auction Luau a Huge Success
This year’s LAFP Foundation Auction was held during a luau and for the first time was "live", and raised over $3,8000. Proceeds from the auction will benefit LAFP Foundation programs. Read more...
Tar Wars Presenters Recruited at Annual Assembly
The LAFP would like to thank Morgan Albert, age 15 and Mallory Albert, age 14 of Zachary, Louisiana for spreading the tobacco-free Tar Wars message to our 2008 Annual Assembly registrants, guest and supporters. Mallory and Morgan are the daughters of Lee Ann Albert with Med Job Louisiana. Read more...
TarWars® Poster Contest Winner Announced
Emilee Leger, a fifth-grade student from Ernest GalletElementary School in Youngsville, Louisiana, is the 2008 Louisiana Tar Wars® poster contest winner. Second place winner was Ali Chataignier, a fifth-grade student at Ernest Gallet Elementary in Youngsville, Louisiana. Third place winner was Kilyn Trahan, also a fifth-grade student at Ernest Gallet Elementary in Youngsville, Louisiana. All three of these students are in Mrs. Bizzio's class. The poster contest is sponsored by the Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians Foundation. Read more...