Issues: February 7, 2017
We Want to Hear From You; Share Your Stories of Joy and Resilience!
What is the most inspiring act you have ever witnessed? What is the hardest thing you have ever done? Please share your stories of joy or resilience so others can to learn from your experience and the Academy can help create a support system around common struggles and celebrate the strength and joy that comes from embracing adversity. Read More
Spots are Filling Fast; Register Now for the QI Summit of the Year!
OAFP members and their practice teams have the unique opportunity to take park in the 2017 Quality Improvement Summit set for April 8 in Columbus, OH. This can’t miss opportunity offers ABFM Family Medicine Certification credit and approximately 25 CME credits! Register today as space is limited per topic and practices will be selected on a first come, first served basis. Read More
Take a Trip to Your Happy Place – Free of Charge
Take a deep breath and imagine yourself laying on the beach…the sound of the surf can be heard in the distance and a warm breeze gently tussles your hair..mindfulness is the practice of purposely focusing your attention on the present moment and accepting it without judgement. This method of centering is designed to help individuals slow down in a busy world and practice the art of relaxing. Read More
Your HPV Odds: 1 in 10 vs. 1 in a Million
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Every two minutes, a woman dies of cervical cancer. Virtually all cases of cervical cancer are caused by the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection in humans, the human papillomavirus (HPV), and it can be prevented with the HPV vaccine. Read More
Nominations Sought for 2017 Ohio Family Physician and Family Medicine Educator of the Year
The OAFP is now accepting nominations for the 2017 Family Physician and Family Medicine Educator of the Year awards. Read More