Colorado Academy of Family Physicians - CAFP

02/26/2026

Many vaccine proponents are advocating for immunization protections and access via SB26-032 in the House Health and Human Services Committee this evening. Among the witnesses speaking in favor of the bill is family physician Dr. Emily Cohen on behalf of CAFP.

02/09/2026

Family physicians are on the front lines of pediatric mental health. Anxiety, mood concerns, and behavior challenges are showing up in your practice and you are often the first place families turn for support.

The Colorado Pediatric Psychiatry Consultation & Access Program (CoPPCAP) empowers clinicians with consultation, education, and navigation of local resources to help meet this challenge more effectively.

In this insightful post, Colorado pediatrician Dr. Kaitlin Whelan shares her experience with CoPPCAP and how regional collaborations — like the upcoming Northeast Colorado hub event — are tailoring support to meet local practice realities.

CoPPCAP Northeastern Regional Event
🗓 Feb. 24, 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton, Greeley
✔️ Free, with dinner and networking
✔️ Practical discussion on pediatric anxiety in primary care
✔️ Opportunity to connect with psychiatry consultants and peers
👉 Read the blog and register:

Learn about CoPPCAP and their upcoming Northeast Colorado Regional Hub event February 24th in Greeley.

01/27/2026

The joins the AMA and other physician organizations in opposing immigration enforcement interference in health care facilities. We stand in full support of our family physicians and their colleagues in communities across Minnesota working to ensure that all patients have access to safe, confidential care from a trusted health care professional.

"The AMA is deeply concerned by reports of immigration enforcement activity in and around hospitals and emergency rooms – a tactic fueling fear among patients and hospital staff alike. When people are afraid to seek medical attention for themselves or their families, it threatens their health, impedes the ability of physicians to render care, and ultimately undermines basic trust in our health care institutions." Read our full statement: http://spr.ly/6181h6M9z

01/21/2026

Our 2026 Doctor of the Day program has kicked off at the state Capitol! Dr. Carlos Estevez-Celi, Dr. Roxi Radi, and Senate President James Coleman connected this morning. Come spend a day at the Capitol - learn more and sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dsmhyeK2

01/15/2026

01/09/2026

Join our partners at the CU Anschutz EASY program for an ECHO series that runs February 5 - March 5. The EASY program offers provider-to-provider mental health phone and email consultation, education and training sessions, and clinical tools for providers with adult and geriatric patients. Visit the Care Collaborative website for more information and to register. https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/thecarecollaborative/echo/learning-series/psychiatry-consultation-for-adults-in-every-day-primary-care

01/05/2026

The AAFP rigorously reviews the science so we can support family physicians in protecting patients through safe, effective vaccination. You can count on the AAFP childhood immunization schedule: https://bit.ly/46HPsgq

12/31/2025

This year, CAFP made a real difference for Colorado physicians and the communities they serve.
✔️ Non-compete clauses in physician contracts are now prohibited (SB-83)
✔️ Stigmatizing mental health questions have been removed from medical licensure applications (HB-1176)
These changes help protect physician well-being, strengthen the workforce, and improve access to care across Colorado. Thank you to our members, partners, and champions who made this progress possible.

12/25/2025

Warm holiday wishes from all of us at CAFP. Thank you for caring for Colorado all year long. 🎁✨

12/19/2025

Speak Out! Take action now and urge your members of Congress via a letter or a call to reject government interference in medical care. Speak out here: https://fammedpac.aafp.org/take-action/alertid/646/

The AAFP is unwavering in its support for evidence-based, science-backed care for all. We oppose any policies that jeopardize patients’ ability to receive necessary treatment or criminalize physicians for providing it.

12/16/2025

Hey CAFP Facebook friends! We have a new instagram account. Come follow us there too! !

12/12/2025

"For most family physicians, our commitment to providing hepatitis B vaccination to newborns remains the same today as it was before the CDC’s ACIP voted last week to change a longstanding recommendation.

We will still have conversations with our patients about the vaccine. We will still address their concerns with empathy. And then, as we always have, we will still provide hepatitis B vaccination to newborns when we and the parents align in shared decision-making."

Read more from AAFP Chief Medical Officer Margot Savoy: https://bit.ly/4pXFfnS