Congratulations to Dr. Kathryn “Kate” Rampon for earning KAFP’s Rising Star Award! Dr. Rampon has quickly distinguished herself as a compassionate family physician, educator, mentor, and advocate for maternal, infant, and community health in Kansas.

#FamilyMedicineWeek is a time to celebrate and thank you, Kansas family physicians, for answering the call to care for people in every corner of our state. From rural communities to urban neighborhoods, you care for Kansans through every stage of life.

Ticket sales close Friday, Sept. 25 at noon!! Join us for an afternoon of baseball, food, and fun at KAFP Day at the K, on Sunday, Sept. 27 at 2:10 p.m. You are welcome to bring your friends, family, and colleagues. Kids 12 are free! Register today: kafp.wufoo.com/forms/m92fcaa…

Congratulations to Dr. Bethany Enoch for earning KAFP’s Exemplary Teaching Award! Dr. Enoch has made a lasting impact on family medicine education in southeast Kansas through her work as a physician, mentor, program director, and advocate for rural training.

Congratulations to Dr. Jason Butler for earning KAFP’s Kansas Family Physician of the Year Award! Dr. Butler has built his career on service, adaptability, leadership, and a strong commitment to his hometown of Junction City.

KAFP's new president Beth Oller, MD, FAAFP, reflected on why she gravitated toward rural family medicine, where she was able to build enduring relations with her patients and their families.

Congratulations to Dr. John Shell for earning KAFP’s Kansas Family Physician Lifetime Achievement Award! Dr. Shell has spent more than 30 years serving Burlington and east-central Kansas as a family physician, mentor, medical leader, and advocate for rural health care.

Your patients are living longer after cancer and turning to you for what comes next. From managing long-term physical and emotional needs to functional health needs after treatment. Find evidence-based survivorship resources: bit.ly/4y1c4oK

Reminder: Limited Seats Available! 🍂 🌿 Step outside the traditional classroom and build practical skills for caring for patients in remote and resource-limited settings. Learn more and register: kafponline.org/wilderness-me…

👏 Congratulations to Dr. Mary Boyce on receiving a faculty scholarship from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine! The scholarship supports board certification in lifestyle medicine and expanding lifestyle medicine education within their training programs.

Adult immunization rates remain lower than they should be. This initiative gives your practice the tools, framework and expert guidance to change that. Apply by Aug. 10: aafp.secure-platform.com

KAFP is seeking engaging and relevant topic proposals for the 2027 Fam Med Forward conference. Share your expertise, innovative ideas and practical strategies. Submit your proposal here by Friday, Aug. 7: kafp.wufoo.com/forms/submit-…

Watch this video to hear Jen, a parent to an individual diagnosed with FASDs, discuss how a collaborative partnership with medical providers benefits her and her son. orau.gov/FASDChampions/resou…

🩺 KAFP and KSKidsMAP are offering a TeleECHO series, happening Aug. 4, Aug. 18, and Sept. 1. Led by pediatric mental health experts, this series will explore practical approaches to ADHD, sleep difficulties, and school-related challenges. CME provided: redcap.kumc.edu/surveys/?s=Y…

👉 Wilderness Medicine for the Physician, led by Todd Miner, EdD, FAWM, will take place Friday, October 9 through Saturday, October 10, 2026, at East Bank on Mill Creek in Maple Hill, Kansas. Learn more and register: kafponline.org/wilderness-me…

KAFP member Dr, Jennifer Bacani McKenney was recently featured on the AAFP’s Inside Family Medicine podcast to discuss the Robert Graham Center report, “Investing in Primary Care: The Missing Strategy in America’s Fight Against Chronic Disease.” aafp.libsyn.com/fffm-primary…

The KAFP Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 KAFP Foundation Awards. These awards honor students and residents who have shown exemplary leadership in family medicine. Learn more about the award winners here: kafponline.org/wp-content/up…

The KAFP website is getting a makeover, with updates planned this evening through the weekend. While we don’t anticipate any major interruptions, we thank you in advance for your patience.

LAST CALL: The KAFP Foundation’s donation drive is running through June 30. Visit kafponline.org/give and be sure to check the “Make it a recurring monthly gift” box!

KAFP is pleased to announce the 2026 KAFP Award recipients. These honorees exemplify clinical excellence, compassionate service, and leadership in family medicine across Kansas! You can read more about our award winners here: kafponline.org/wp-content/up…