2008 pocket-sized laminated Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedules (5/2/2008)

New Immunization Schedules Available!

Primary Care Doctors in Decline (2/15/2008)

The Associated Press

"The General Accountability Office said Tuesday that as of 2006 there were 22,146 American doctors in residency programs in the United States specializing in primary care. That was down from 23,801 in 1995, the research arm of Congress told the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee."

Lawmakers learn more about high health care costs - The Olympian (1/17/2008)

"A growing coalition of unions and medical groups lobbied for attention Wednesday as state lawmakers geared up to debate changes to the health care system." - The Olympian

Vaccine Shortage and Recall Update (12/27/2007)

On December 13, 2007, Merck & Co., Inc. (West Point, Pennsylvania) announced a voluntary recall of certain lots of two Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) conjugate vaccines, PedvaxHIB® (monovalent Hib vaccine) and Comvax® (Hib/hepatitis B vaccine).

Immunize for a Flu-Free Washington (11/1/2007)

Washington's Success in Reducing Smoking Sets Example for the Nation (8/28/2007)

Statement of Matthew L. Myers, President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids

UW student is awarded a Pisacano Scholarship (8/28/2007)

Derek Jackson, a 2007 Pisacano Scholar, is a 4^th-year medical student at the University of Washington School of Medicine (UW). 

For the Record: WAFP’s 2007 Annual Meeting Scholarships & Awards (7/3/2007)

Learn about our residents and students who received scholarships and awards at our 2007 Annual Meeting...

March of Dimes 2008 Community Grants: Request for Proposals (7/3/2007)

The Washington Chapter of the March of Dimes has announced its Community Grants schedule for 2008 projects.  See article for details; letters of intent are due at the end of August...

WAFP 2007 Family Physician of the Year: Dr. William F. Roes, Tacoma (7/2/2007)

The WAFP is proud to name William F. Roes, MD, as our 2007 Family Physician of the Year. Read more about Dr. Roes...

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