Iowa AFP

AAFP commissions are an opportunity to influence the future of family medicine and the work of the Academy. The @AAFP is currently accepting applications for all commissions. If you are interested, please apply today at aafp.org/about/meet-our…. Nominations close Oct. 18

Do you know if you and your family members are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccinations? Talk to your healthcare provider if you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. cdc.gov/coronavirus/20… vaccines/stay-up-to-date

IAFP is coming to eastern Iowa next week! You are invited to join the IAFP for a CME Member Meet-Up on Wednesday, September 27th at Biaggi's in Cedar Rapids. We hope to see you there! Register at the link below : iaafp.org/member-meet-up/

Happy Healthy Aging Month! It’s important adults ages 50 and older talk to their healthcare provider about vaccinations for flu, shingles, pneumococcal pneumonia and more. #HealthyAgingMonth Read more adult vaccines here: cdc.gov/vaccines/adult… rec-vac/index

IAFP is coming to eastern Iowa! You are invited to join the IAFP for a CME Member Meet-Up on Wednesday, September 27th at Biaggi's in Cedar Rapids. We hope to see you there! Register at the link below : iaafp.org/member-meet-up/

Do you have kids headed off to college? Even if your kids aren’t little anymore, they still need vaccinations. Plus, many colleges require students to be vaccinated before starting. Talk with your HC provider about what vaccinations your kid needs before their big adventure!

Over 1 million patients have lost Medicaid coverage through the unwinding process. IAFP is helping @CMSgov ensure patients in Iowa keep access to their #Medicaid coverage. iaafp.org/medicaid/

Have you checked vaccines off your kid’s back-to-school list? Many schools and colleges require students to be vaccinated before they go. Before the first day rolls around, make an appointment with your child’s healthcare provider. nursejournal.org/articles/requi….

Traveling abroad increases your risk for getting or spreading diseases not often found in the U.S. Check with your healthcare provider to see what vaccines you may need to stay healthy overseas.

The IAFP is pleased to be able to partner with the IA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics to increase awareness of and access to Pediatric Mental Health Care Access programs. Find more information here: iaafp.org/pediatric-ment…

Hepatitis can cause serious liver problems. But there’s good news! Both hepatitis A and B are preventable with safe and effective vaccines, and hepatitis C is curable with treatment. #HepatitisAwarenessMonth See why hepatitis is no joke: cdc.gov/hepatitis/awar… HepatitisABCs.htm

We had a full delegation at NCCL and ACLF. We are grateful for your time, ideas, and leadership. Thank you for representing Iowa. #aafplead

Dr. Sarah Ledger is running for co-convener of the Women Constituency Caucus at NCCL. Good luck to Dr. Ledger!

Less than a month to get those abstracts submitted for #FMMidwest23 in Illinois - Chapters, please share with members fmm.memberclicks.net/call-for-abstr… @MIFamilyDocs @INFamilyDocs @WisconsinAFP @MNFamilyDocs @IAAFP @MOAFP @NEBRAFP

Did you know most childhood vaccines are 90% to 99% effective in preventing disease? #ivax2protect Learn more about why vaccines are important: cdc.gov/vaccines/ parents/diseases/index.html

A new #AAFP member resource is ready to guide you through newly updated rules on training for controlled substance prescribing. bit.ly/43lIzPr

We are so excited to be heading back to Okoboji and Galena this year. We hope to see you there! More information and registration can be found at the link below. iaafp.org/Education/

Congratulations to all the new family medicine residents! We are so excited to meet and work with the residents who matched to a residency program in Iowa! #match2023

We will be celebrating 75 years as a chapter at our Annual Conference in November. We hope you can join us! iaafp.org/2023-Conferenc…