This message was sent to ##Email## December 26, 2018   Home  |   About  |   Publications  |   Members  |   Education Subscribe  |   Archive  |   Advertise    TOP NEWS Happy New Year from KAFP KAFP The KAFP office will be closed January 1, 2019. We will resume normal business hours on January 2. Happy New Year! Last Chance to Nominate a Colleague KAFP KAFP award nominations close December 31, 2018. We have the best physicians in the state! Make sure the best of the best get recognized by nominating them for the Kansas Family Physican of the Year, Exemplary Teaching Award, or the Humanitarian Award. For more information, visit KAFP Awards.   Intervene Early in Opioid Misuse Learn how Screening, Brief Intervention & Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) can help you screen and intervene for opioid, alcohol and other drug misuse. Visit www.sbirt.care.   Remember KAFP-Foundation in Your Charitable Giving KAFP-Foundation As 2018 ends and the new year begins, please remember KAFP-Foundation (KAFP-F) in your charitable giving. You may also mail your donation to: Kansas Academy of Family Physicians-Foundation 7570 W 21st St N, 1026 C, #104 Wichita, KS 67205 Your generous support ensures the continuation of KAFP-F programs to identify and cultivate future family physicians and offers numerous scholarship opportunities for residents and students. KAFP-F is a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt public foundation, and is the only charitable organization in Kansas that exists to improve and increase access to health care by investing in the specialty of family medicine. Contributions for 2018 must be received by Monday, Dec. 31, 2018. Advocate for Family Medicine at Advocacy Day KAFP ALL members are encouraged to attend this informative legislative event on January 30 in Topeka! Advocacy Day KMS/KAMMCO Bldg. 623 SW 10th Ave. Topeka, KS 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Legislative Reception Dillon House 404 SW 9th St., Topeka, KS 5:45 – 7:45 p.m. The KAFP has a room block at the Topeka Courtyard Marriott at the group rate of $126 + tax if you are planning an overnight stay. Mention that you are with the Kansas Academy of Family Physicians to get the special rate. Reserve a room online or call 785-271-6165. FDOD is an opportunity to network and learn KAFP Please help us be prepared and sign up for an open date to serve as the Family Doctor of the Day (FDOD) during the 2019 legislative session in Topeka. For a complete calendar listing and to sign up go to the FDOD webpage.    MISSED AN ISSUE OF KAFP WEEKLY? VISIT AND SEARCH THE ARCHIVE TODAY.    DONATE TO THE KAFP FOUNDATION | KAFP CAREER BOARD .  SUGGESTED COMPANIES UMKC | SBIRT © Learn how you can screen and intervene with patients for alcohol, opioid and other drug use. Read more   Free Continuing Education   Promoted by UMKC | SBIRT Stryker Stryker is a leader in creating surgical instruments that make surgery more efficient, reduce trauma and improve techniques. Patient First @PatientFirst . We put the patient first with convenient locations and non-appointment care for all services. Read more . Patient First Medical Centers . Promoted by Patient First KAFP Weekly Connect with KAFP Recent Issues | Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Advertise | Web Version  Colby Horton, Vice President of Publishing, 469-420-2601 | Download media kit Tammy Gibson, Senior Content Editor, 469-420-2677 | Contribute news Carolyn Gaughan and Marina Spexarth, KAFP News Editors Kansas Academy of Family Physicians 7570 W. 21st St. N 1026 C #104 | Wichita, KS 67205 | 316-721-9005 | Contact Us  Learn how to add us to your safe sender list so our emails get to your inbox. 7701 Las Colinas Ridge, Ste. 800, Irving, TX 75063