Utah's Statewide Mask Mandate Ends April 10 - Now What?The end of Utah’s statewide mask mandate, which comes with the passage of HB 294, could not come soon enough for some and is far too early for others. According to a recent poll conducted by the Hinkley Institute of Politics and Deseret News, Utahns are still clearly divided over the mandated use of masks in public places. Despite the end to the mandate on April 10, there are many government facilities, hospitals and other healthcare settings, businesses, schools, sports arenas, churches and at least two local municipalities that will still be requiring masks for the foreseeable future:
Under the legislation, all public health orders will terminate on July 1 regardless of whether public health benchmarks are reached. We Can Do This: COVID-19 Public Education CampaignThe U.S. Department of Health & Human Services announced a national effort to help community partners promote COVID-19 vaccine confidence. The campaign includes educational materials targeted to specific audiences and seeks volunteers for the COVID-19 Community Corps. Learn how you can utilize their materials in your practice here. COVID Vaccine NewsAAFP Family Medicine Advocacy Summit Registration Closes April 16Join colleagues and meet with members of Congress to advocate for family medicine while sharpening those storytelling and political engagement skills. Lobbying will focus on telehealth, Medicaid pay parity, and high-deductible health plans. Ahead of the event, registrants can take advantage of three informative on-demand videos: Find out what successful legislative advocacy looks like as well as how to bring a unique perspective and authority as a family physician to meetings with representatives. Register Today! You Say You've Got a Resolution?It may not be New Year's, but it is resolution time at UAFP. AAFP Congress of Delegates will be meeting this fall and your representatives are beginning work on resolutions from the Utah Chapter. Are there policies you would like to see to help your practice, the health of your patients, medical education, etc.? This is your chance to submit a resolution idea. You don't have to submit a completed resolution--even a good idea for a resolution is sufficient and we'll do the rest. Please email any ideas and suggestions to Maryann Martindale. Upcoming CME & EventsGetting Back on Track - Catching up on Care During COVIDApril 17, 2021 Common Problems in PediatricsJune 6 - 9, 2021 Utah Certificate of Palliative Care Education (UCoPE) at the University of UtahJune 15-19, 2021 |