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May 3, 2023
Join us in October for the
2023 Galena Fall CME Getaway

We are thrilled to be returning to beautiful Galena, Illinois in October!
More information and registration links can be found below.

Half-day CME sessions will be held Friday afternoon and Saturday and Sunday morning. All our CME sessions are presented by our attendees. We are in need of speakers for the conference. Regardless of if you are seasoned presenter or this is your first time, this is a great opportunity to present in a casual environment to a small and appreciative audience.


IAFP 2023 Galena Fall CME Getaway
October 6-8, 2023
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, Galena, IL
Register HERE
 
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa has something for the whole family. You can go horseback riding, unwind at the spa, hit the greens, or enjoy a dip in the pool. Check out the resort website for all the available activities and to view photos of the accommodations. We hope to see you there!
 
Hotel reservations must be made directly with the resort at 1-800-892-2269. Please tell them you are with the IAFP room block to receive the discounted room rate. 
 
We are pleased to offer a rate of $219.00 per night for a King or Queen/Queen in the Inn. We are also excited to offer special rates of $269.00 for a Deluxe Queen, Deluxe, King, and one-bedroom villa and $329.00 for a two-bedroom villa. All room rates are quoted exclusive of applicable state and local taxes, currently 11%, as well as the resort amenity fee.
Save the Date for IAFP Annual Conference
November 16-18, 2023
West Des Moines Sheraton

We are excited to announce the 2023 Annual Conference will be held November 16-18 at the West Des Moines Sheraton. We hope you join us as we celebrate 75 years as a chapter!

The program, hotel information and registration can be found HERE

A Note Regarding Organ Donation from
Dr. Larry Beaty
100,000 people are waiting for a kidney transplant in the US, about 600 in Iowa. I am one of them! About 18,000 get transplanted annually, only 6,000 from living donors. At my age, I need a living donor kidney as the wait list for a cadaver donor is 5-7 years. The need is great. Living donors must be over 18 years of age and be basically healthy – free from diabetes, cancer, hypertension (uncontrolled) or other chronic diseases. More information is available at: www.kidney.org/livingdonation
Be an organ donor, you can designate that when you renew your driver’s license, hunting license or fishing license. It all helps reduce that waiting list!  
IAFP Call for Resolutions
Resolutions are the official means by which you as a member have input into the governance and political process of the American Academy of Family Physicians. If you have a topic you are interested in addressing then we encourage you to submit a resolution for consideration by the IAFP Board of Directors. You can find more information and helpful resources here: http://iaafp.org/aafpresolutions/ 
Resolutions are due July 1st and can be emailed to kscallon@iaafp.org.
Sponsored-Free Education and Training from the Opioid Response Network

Even some of the most equipped organizations have found themselves overwhelmed by the opioid and stimulant crisis. If you are among them, ORN may be able to help. ORN has brought together hundreds of addiction specialists and over 45 national professional healthcare organizations to help healthcare providers and provide evidence-based practices. Contact the ORN today to see how they can help enhance your efforts. Visit OpioidResponseNetwork.org. Funded by SAMHSA.

IAFP is a recipient of a grant and will be hosting a webinar in August. More information and registration for the webinar will be available soon.

Meet Your State Mandated CME Requirements: Evidence Based Care of Chronic Pain &
End of Life Care Courses Available On-Demand

Need state mandated CME? IAFP is offering state mandated CME courses on Chronic Pain & End of Life Care on-demand.
See below for more information and registration.

Iowa-licensed physicians are required to complete 2 hours of Category 1 credits for chronic pain management and 2 hours of Category 1 credits for end-of-life care every five years. These requirements became effective August 17, 2011, are for physicians who provide primary care to patients (e.g., emergency physicians, family physicians, general practice physicians, internists, neurologists, pain medicine specialists, and psychiatrists.)

Evidence Based Care of Chronic Pain Course
Cost-$40 for IAFP/AAFP Members
$50 for Nonmembers

End of Life Care Course
Cost-$40 for IAFP/AAFP Members
$50 for Nonmembers

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Iowa Academy of Family Physicians | 515-244-4182 | mail@iaafp.org | www.iaafp.org
Pam Williams, Executive Vice President, pwilliams@iaafp.org
Katie Cox, Director of Communications and Member Services , kcox@iaafp.org
Kelly Scallon, Director of Operations, kscallon@iaafp.org