Mobile Cancer Screenings Aid Underserved Communities

UAFP member, Dr. David Miner, Medical Director, Maliheh Free Clinic

KUTV - For the struggling and impoverished, the Huntsman Cancer Screening Bus is a rolling resource to the rescue.

Dr. David Miner is the medical director of Maliheh Free Clinic in Millcreek. He explained the cancer screening bus makes a stop at the clinic about twice a month and helps 60-70 women. Most of those women are from diverse backgrounds, and English is not necessarily their first language.

Many of the patients visiting the clinic do not have health insurance and face financial struggles, Miner added. He said having all of the health resources available in one location helps a lot. Read more...

COVID vaccine: CDC expands booster rollout, OKs mixing shots

AP - Millions more Americans can get a COVID-19 booster and choose a different company’s vaccine for that next shot, federal health officials said Thursday.

Certain people who received Pfizer vaccinations months ago already are eligible for a booster and now the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says specific Moderna and Johnson & Johnson recipients qualify, too. And in a bigger change, the agency is allowing the flexibility of “mixing and matching” that extra dose regardless of which type people received first.

The Food and Drug Administration had already authorized such an expansion of the nation’s booster campaign on Wednesday, and it was also endorsed Thursday by a CDC advisory panel. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky had the final word on who gets the extra doses. Read more...

Hike with a Doc - Southern Utah

We hope that you and your family will join us for a social event for family physicians in Southwest Utah on Saturday, November 13 at 11:00am. We are hosting a picnic in Ivins, UT for all UAFP members and medical students from Rocky Vista University-Southern Utah Campus and their families. Followed by a family-friendly hike in Snow Canyon State Park, Johnson Canyon. 

Enjoy lunch and snacks with other family physicians in the area and bring your family to enjoy Ivins City Park and Snow Canyon State Park on us! Lunch, snacks, and drinks will be provided as well as entrance to the park if you do not have an annual pass. 

UAFP Fall CME: Updates in Managing DM and Obesity

Up to 2 Hours of FREE Prescribed CME Credit Available

This T2DM program will familiarize physicians with the pathophysiology of CVD in T2DM, results of cardiovascular outcomes trials of antihyperglycemics, and recommendations from several societies regarding the use of these agents in patients with T2DM who have or are at risk for CVD. The Obesity activity will provide clinicians with a greater understanding of the disease of obesity, including its etiology and physiologic effects, and management strategies, including the efficacy and safety of anti-obesity medications and how and when to incorporate them into individualized management plans. Program and accreditation information available here

When: Thursday, November 18, 2021, 6:30pm – 8:45pm
Where: Online
Cost: Free!

USPSTF Revises Recommendation on Aspirin to Prevent CVD

AAFP - On Oct. 12, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force posted a draft recommendation statement, draft evidence review and draft modeling report on the use of aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease.

Based on its review of the evidence, the task force has concluded with moderate certainty that aspirin use for the primary prevention of CVD events in adults ages 40 to 59 years who have a 10% or greater 10-year CVD risk produces a small net benefit, that the decision to initiate low-dose aspirin use for the primary prevention of CVD in this patient population should be an individual one, and that people who are not at increased risk for bleeding and who are willing to take low-dose aspirin daily are more likely to benefit. This is a “C” recommendation, and applies to adults 40 to 59 years without known CVD (including a history of stroke or myocardial infarction) who are not at increased risk for bleeding. Read more...

Ready to Inspire the Next Generation of Family Physicians? 

AAFP is hosting a "Real Talk with Family Docs Regional Event Series" virtually over the next two months to give students a chance to interact with family physicians from their area. 

The West/Southwest event is taking place on December 7, 2021. If you are interested in being a part of this virtual networking event, please let us know. We know we have some incredible family physicians with a breadth of experiences and knowledge to share with young adults exploring their options in medicine. 

Please contact us if you are interested in participating in this event!