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Oct. 19, 2017 | Issue 174
The Latest News
Government Affairs and Practice Advocacy
PAFP supports POLST legislation
The PAFP’s Board of Directors and many stakeholders support newly introduced legislation to codify Pennsylvania Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) across all health care settings, eliminating out-of-hospital do-not-resuscitate (OOH-DNR) orders for patients who voluntarily wish to have such an order. Senate Bill (SB) 623, introduced by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming), and the identical House Bill (HB) 1196 introduced by Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster), are in the health committees in both chambers awaiting action. While POLST forms are widely used, this legislation would authorize a POLST form by law, as a medical order, that may be used to designate end-of-life wishes.
Education
Looking for a silver lining from burnout?
Do you have plans for Nov. 18? The upcoming PAFP and Reading Health System CME meeting features a keynote speaker like none other. Steve Gilliland gets to the heart of what every practicing physician either is experiencing now, or will experience in the future – and that is burnout. What changes can you make in your practice or lifestyle that offer hope at the end of the day? Steve is not your ordinary “fluffy” speaker, but reminds everybody of the “Three P’s: Pride, Passion, and Purpose.” Click here to preview a message from Steve. Register today at www.pafp.com!
Public Health
U.S. obesity epidemic hits record high
America's obesity epidemic has reached a new high. According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost 40 percent of adults and nearly 20 percent of adolescents are now obese. NBC News reports overall, more than 7 in 10 Americans is either obese or overweight. Globally, obesity continues to rise dramatically as well: a study by the World Health Organization has found a tenfold increase in childhood obesity over the last four decades.
Residents and Students
Events coming up! Pittsburgh mixer, FMEC meeting, and more!
Come to PACHC’s “Beers and Careers” Networking Mixer
Wednesday, Oct. 25, 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m.
Claddagh Irish Pub, Pittsburgh
Details and registration
Pittsburgh-area residents and students are welcome at this free casual mixer to meet and network with members of clinical teams from FQHCs and health centers in the region. Learn about educational and career opportunities!
FMEC Annual Conference
Students! Scholarships available – apply today!
Residents! Join your program’s recruitment crew! Residency Fair registration here (through Oct. 20)!
Saturday night social event at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! Wow!
Save the date: PAFP Research Day: Saturday, March 3, 2018, Philadelphia
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