Members in the News
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GAFP members, Peaesha Lynette Houston, DO and Ashley Roxanne Peterson, DO were recently highlighted in the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Journal in an article that highlights the two of them and several other PCOM graduates and honors Meta L. Christy, DO the first African American osteopathic physician. To read the full article click here.

GAFP Member – Dr. Beverley Ann Townsend Receives the 2021 Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award Annually, during Women’s History Month, the Georgia Legislative Women’s Caucus recognizes outstanding women in Georgia who exemplify the leadership and inspiration embodied by former Representative Nikki Randal.  Representative Randall was the first African American female elected to the General Assembly from middle Georgia. Click here to read the House Resolution honoring Dr. Townsend!

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MC Medical LLC, the clinical services provider to Walmart Health in Georgia, is seeking Primary Care Physicians to join us at our newest health centers in McDonough, Fayetteville, and Conyers. Click here for more information!

Covid-19 Vaccine Q&A Sheet for Adults with ID/DD

 

The Georgia Department of Public Health and the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities have partnered together to answer your questions about giving Covid-19 vaccines to adults with physical, intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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"Addressing Behavioral Health Issues During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Comprehensive Educational Program," is now available for members to watch on demand. More activities will be available later this month, and members can earn CME credit for their participation.

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Immediate Needs Grants Still Available To Support Patients and Communities Impacted by the COVID-19 Outbreak

With the knowledge that family physicians are on the front lines of public health issues affecting our communities, the Immediate Needs Grant program provides GAFP members and their affiliated community organizations up to $1,000 to support critical health needs for our most fragile citizens and patients.

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