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 F.D.A. Expected to Fully Approve Pfizer Vaccine Next Week

New York Times - The Food and Drug Administration is pushing to approve Pfizer-BioNTech’s two-dose Covid-19 vaccine on Monday, further expediting an earlier timeline for licensing the shot, according to people familiar with the agency’s planning.

The approval is expected to pave the way for a series of vaccination requirements by public and private organizations who were awaiting firmer regulatory backing before implementing mandates. Federal and state health officials are also hoping that an approved vaccine will draw interest from some Americans who have been hesitant to take one that was only authorized for emergency use, a phenomenon suggested by recent polling. Read more...

What’s in a Title? More Than Meets the Eye!

By: Wendy Hobson-Rohrer, MD, MSPH

The inconsistent use of professional titles for men and women is a common occurrence in health sciences. Titles are one of many facets of our professional identity and stature. However, my experiences as a female doctor, educator, and health care leader reveal the use or non-use of our titles has deeper implications than most of us realize.

I never assume ill intent when, in a professional setting or meeting, someone refers to me by my first name while simultaneously referring to a male colleague by his “Dr.” title. Admittedly, I sometimes catch myself doing the same thing to others. In our everyday verbal and written communications, this inconsistency has become a behavioral norm stemming from cultural, implicit, unconscious bias. Read more...

The myths and hurdles keeping girls from getting enough physical activity

Deseret News -  Angela Crawford has a unique role at Union Middle School. She’s a middle school health and physical education teacher who specializes not in basketball or volleyball, but in strength and conditioning.

She’s noticed a discouraging pattern. She’s repeatedly seen fewer girls than boys in her classrooms. This year, only about 1 in 5 students in her strength and conditioning class is female. 

In fact, only 14% of Utah girls meet the recommended physical activity levels of 60 minutes or more of moderate-to-vigorous exercise set by the state, compared to 28% of boys. Recent research by Utah State University’s Utah Women & Leadership Project digs into why, combining three studies to illuminate why this deficit exists. Read more...

Demand for COVID antibody drugs soars in hard-hit states

AP - Antibody treatments remain one of a handful of therapies that can blunt the worst effects of COVID-19, and they are the only option available to people with mild-to-moderate cases who aren’t yet in the hospital.

They have risen in demand in states seeing a spike in infections, including Florida, Louisiana and Texas, where hospitalizations among the unvaccinated are overwhelming the health care system.

White House officials reported recently that federal shipments of the drugs increased five-fold last month to nearly 110,000 doses, with the vast majority going to states with low vaccination rates. Read more...

When: Friday, September 17 @ 6:00pm

Where: University of Utah Alumni House OR join Virtually

Join us the evening of Friday, September 17th at the University of Utah Alumni House for dinner, introduction of new board members, awards for Utah Family Medicine Champion of the Year and Utah Family Physician of the Year, and keynote address by AAFP President, Dr. Ada Stewart. Option to attend in person or remotely. Please note: masks will be required for all in-person attendees. More information on our registration page. 

Hike with a Doc
Saturday, September 25

Join us on Saturday, September 25, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. -10:30 a.m. for a hike to Lake Solitude in Big Cottonwood Canyon to participate in our medical student mentoring activity, where attending and resident family physicians hike with medical students to share their experiences and why they chose Family Medicine.

UAFP will provide snacks and water, so just be sure to bring sturdy shoes and sunblock!  More details will be provided with registration.

If you previously registered for the hike scheduled for August, please re-register so that we have an accurate count. Thank you!

CME & Ski is BACK! Join us for the 6th Annual UAFP CME & Ski! In addition to learning, you and your family are able to ski at a world-class resort and enjoy the many amenities Park City, UT has to offer!

This year's CME & Ski will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel (formerly the Yarrow) in Park City.  Get all the details on our event page.