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Oct. 6, 2016 | Issue 148 |
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Government Affairs and Practice Advocacy
6 days left in Pa. 2015-16 legislative session
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Both the House and Senate return for six more days starting Oct. 17 and ending Oct. 26, after which they essentially adjourn the 2015-16 session. After the 26th, with no regular session days scheduled afterwards, any bill having not passed both chambers "dies" and does not become law this year. Log on to PAFP Connect and join the Government and Practice Advocacy Committee for the latest news on PAFP’s government affairs activity.
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Education
Support child and adult victims of domestic violence
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The PAFP is proud to support Women's Resources of Monroe County through a new community outreach program in conjunction with its Kalahari CME Conference. Women's Resources of Monroe County is a community-based crisis center which helps child and adult victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The PAFP will be collecting donations for needed items like body wash, paper towels, and toothpaste at the Kalahari CME Conference; donations can also be made online.
Please also note: The early bird deadline for the Kalahari CME Conference is 5 p.m. ET Oct. 18! Register today to get the lowest rate.
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Public Health
Pa. doctors are unsure of medical marijuana
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Pennsylvania's medical marijuana program continues its slow rollout, and The Pittsburgh-Post Gazette reports it's giving some doctors pause. Although physicians are sympathetic to its appeal – particularly amid the public health crisis of the statewide and national opioid epidemic, lack of scientific evidence and the drug's Schedule I classification could mean few doctors will prescribe it to patients. The PAFP will have more information on the state’s medical marijuana program as it becomes available in the coming months.
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Residents & Students
Happy National Primary Care Week! Plus: FMEC, AAFPNC
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FMEC Conference: Oct. 28-30, Pittsburgh: Don’t miss out! Student scholarships are available, covering conference registration, meals, and hotel! You just have to get to Pittsburgh - you’ll be glad you did!
Happy AMSA’s National Primary Care Week! The American Medical Student Association is offering several great webinars. Topics include caring for LGBTQ patients, the opioid epidemic, mental health in primary care, and more!
It's also a great time to revisit the main stage sessions from July’s AAFP National Conference. Invite your friends to join you for a lunch-and-learn watch party!
What's going on at your medical school? Send us pics!
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Check out the PAFP's brand new apparel store
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The PAFP is excited to announce its new apparel store! You can redeem 10 membership reward points for a $25 discount on a minimum $50 order. Contact Lindsey Killian for your special promo code to use during your check out process, and if there are items you'd like to see us make available, submit your request to her. Only one discount code can be used per order. Click here to view the new apparel store!
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The PAFP Connect app for iOS (Apple) and Android devices is the fastest, most convenient way to get PAFP news, publications, and updates on your phone. From social networking to daily news briefings, from alerts to customizable groups - plus publications like Keystone Physician - get PAFP Connect!
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