Issues: April 26, 2022
COVID and America’s Racial Reckoning
The restraints of COVID forced us to pay attention to the inequities in our society. Without the constant hum of busy schedules, we were compelled to reckon with the pervasive anti-Black sentiment that plagues our nation. Read More
Bite-Sized Learning to Discuss Unburdening Asthma
The next session of the Ohio Academy of Family Physicians’ Bite-Sized Learning program is set for Sunday, May 1, at 7 p.m. and is titled “Unburdening Asthma: Simple Insights into a Challenging Problem.” Read More
Family Physician Author Shares Insight on Culture of Wellness – Join Us!
In her book, author Catherine Pipas, MD, MPH, shares 12 strategies for improved health. Jaividhya Dasarathy, MD, FAAFP, will moderate our discussion with Dr. Pipas on May 18, at 7:30 p.m. Read More
Apply by May 1 to be Considered for a National Conference Scholarship
Family Medicine Leads Scholarships to National Conference are provided by the AAFP Foundation. In 2022, 250 scholarships will be awarded to attend National Conference in three categories. Read More
Ohio Residency Programs Recognized for 100% Resident Membership
Congratulations to Ohio’s residency programs that have achieved 100% resident membership in the Academy! Read More
Member Satisfaction Survey Opens Tomorrow
All members will receive an email from the AAFP on Wednesday, April 27, with a link to the 2022 Member Satisfaction Survey. Please take 5 minutes to tell us what’s important to you and how we can better meet your needs as a family physician. Read More
Shelf Life Extension for Pfizer Vaccines
The FDA has extended the shelf life of the Pfizer gray and orange cap presentations by 3 months from 9 months to 12 months from the date of manufacture. Read More
CDC Health Advisory: Recommendations for Adenovirus Testing and Reporting of Children with Acute Hepatitis
This Health Advisory serves to notify physicians who may encounter pediatric patients with hepatitis of unknown etiology to consider adenovirus testing and to elicit reporting of such cases to state public health authorities and to the CDC. Read More
National Infant Immunizations Week
This year, in particular, it’s critical to ensure that families stay on track for children’s routine checkups and recommended vaccinations following disruptions from COVID-19. Read More