After months of decline – COVID-19 cases, percent positivity, hospitalizations and deaths have all increased by more than 75% since June 1, 2021. Utah currently has the 5th highest case rate in the country.

This frightening case increase is being driven by the unvaccinated population. The unvaccinated case rate is six times higher than the vaccinated case rate. And the dominant variant spreading now, Delta, is scary. With a transmission rate of approximately 50% higher than other variants, it is spreading at an alarming rate.

My fellow providers, we must be the voice for vaccination in our communities. Find a way to reach out to all of your patient panels to motivate them to get vaccinated now. Read more...

After 20-plus years as a family physician, I continue to strive to create communities where all people, all Americans, all Utahans have access to an affordable primary care team and have their health and well-being needs met. I want to share that some exciting activity has been happening both nationally and in the state.  As members of the AAFP and UAFP we can take advantage of this momentum and work to advance the payment systems to make this happen! Read more...

July 1 began a new fiscal year and a new term for UAFP Board Leadership. Elections for new positions concluded at the end of June. Thank you to all those who stepped up to run for a position and congratulations to all those elected! Meet the new leadership and at-large board members here. 

Boundary Breaker Definition: A family physician who empowers their patients, colleagues, and community to achieve optimal wellness and quality of life.

AAFP wants to provide the opportunity for chapters to recognize up to two members leading up to and during 2021 FMX. Keeping with this year’s FMX theme, AAFP is happy to announce Boundary Breakers.