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May 2017-Issue #75
IAFP News Bites hits your inbox on the first Wednesday of every month and provides updates on what is happening with the IAFP and reports on issues relevant to Family Medicine.   
2017 Summer CME Weekend Getaway
IAFP Summer CME Weekend Getaway in Lake Okoboji is BACK for 2017!
 
Join us June 15-17, 2017 at Bridges Bay Resort in Okoboji for the 2017 Summer Meeting

The Summer CME Weekend Getaway was a long standing tradition at the IAFP and after more than a decade away we were thrilled to be bring the beloved Okoboji meeting back in 2016 to the excitement of our members. After the success of last year's meeting, we thought why not do it again? So we are heading back to Okoboji in 2017 for all the fun, sun, education, and socialization this event is known for! This meeting is truly a family affair where there will be plenty of time for you to relax, explore and enjoy all the area has to offer. We will offer three, half-day CME sessions during this weekend beginning at 12:30 on Thursday and from 8:00 to 1:00 on Friday and Saturday. We are excited to return to Bridges Bay Resort for the 2017 meeting!

Find more information and registration  HERE
Mark Your Calendars for the 
2017 IAFP Annual Conference 
2017 IAFP Annual Conference  
Downtown Des Moines Marriott
November 2 - 4, 2017
More information and registration (coming soon) can be found HERE 
We Moved!
We moved, but not far. We are still in the same building, just up a floor. We would love for you to stop by and see us in suite 240 if you are ever in the area! We will be holding an open house in the coming months, so stay tuned for more details!
2017 Cancer Webinar Series
 
The Iowa Academy of Family Physicians is pleased to bring you this series in partnership with the American Cancer Society and supported in part by the Iowa Cancer Consortium and the Iowa Department of Public Health. All webinars are free to attend and will take place over the Noon hour.

This Live series activity, The More You Know: Cancer Webinar Series, from 03/08/2017 - 11/08/2017, has been reviewed and is acceptable for credit by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
Click Here to Register

Survivorship Care Plans: A Primer for Primary Care
Date: June 28, 2017
Time- Noon-1 pm CST
Presenter: Lynne Padgett, American Cancer Society, Strategic Director, Hospital Systems
 
Addressing the Cancer Burden in the LGBT Community
Date: July 19, 2017
Time- Noon-1 pm CST
Presenter: Richard Wender, MD, American Cancer Society, Chief Cancer Control Officer

Survivors of Childhood Cancers: What do I need to know? (or  do?)
Date: September 20, 2017
Time- Noon-1 pm CST
Presenter: Lynne Padgett, American Cancer Society, Strategic Director, Hospital Systems
 
Ovarian Cancer
Date: November 8, 2017
Time- Noon-1 pm CST
Presenter: Debbie Saslow, American Cancer Society, Senior Director of HPV Related and Women's Cancers

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Western Iowa Outpatient 
Family Physician Position 
Hospital employed outpatient Family Medicine position taking over well established long time practice for retiring physician in affluent family oriented community with nation's top schools 90 minutes to Omaha/Des Moines associated with modern and financially stable 100 bed hospital in modern  brand new clinic office site with (2) ARNP providers. Excellent negotiable salary,signing bonus,production bonus,benefits,relocation and loan repayment. Timothy L. Donohue  314-984-0624  [email protected]  donohueandassoc.com
DMU Offers Colorectal Cancer Screening Conference
Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Standardized Performance Assessment Laboratory Approach
Des Moines, May 6, 2017

Colorectal cancer is a life-threatening disease that is highly treatable when found early. It is estimated that individuals that are diagnosed with localized colorectal cancer will have a 90% 5-year survival rate , and that individuals diagnosed at late stages will only have a 10% 5-year survival rate .

This brings us to the 90/90 rule: individuals with colorectal cancer have a 90% chance for survival when treatment begins early, and a 90% chance for mortality when early diagnosis is missed.

Health care providers play a critical role in ensuring that their patients are appropriately screened for colorectal cancer. Join us for this great opportunity to learn more about barriers to colorectal cancer screening, practice your dialogue skills, and discover unique insights from the patient perspective.

There is no cost to attend. Breakfast and snacks will be provided.
Space is limited to 24 participants!  

  
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