Family Practice Associates of Western Kansas

09/27/2025

09/27/2025

09/26/2025

09/24/2025

Lay down the boogie and play that funky music … to save a life.

If you see a teen or adult collapse, call 911 and push hard and fast in the center of the chest to this disco beat.

09/23/2025

At the September monthly Roundup meeting, Dodge City Roundup President Steve Deges presented Dr. RC Trotter, accepting on behalf of Family Practice Associates of Western Kansas, with a sponsor buckle in recognition of their sponsorship of all the 2025 championship buckles at the 2025 PRCA rodeo. Thank you to Family Practice Associates for their continued support of Dodge City Roundup Rodeo.

09/23/2025

09/22/2025

To be clear, SMFM stands behind our recommendation that acetaminophen use during pregnancy has not been shown to cause or increase the risk of autism or other neurobehavioral problems in children.



Read the full statement: https://www.smfm.org/news/smfm-response-to-administration-announcement-on-acetaminophen-use-during-pregnancy-and-autism

09/12/2025

Questions about what vaccines are right for you and your family? This is a great time to schedule your annual check up or well child check! Our providers and staff are happy to walk you through your options for health promotion activities and recommended routine screenings ✅

🎁 RAFFLE ALERT for Expectant Moms! 🎁
From NOW to October 10, any new or expectant mother who:
✅ Gets their TDAP, Flu, COVID, or RSV vaccine
OR
✅ Brings their newborn in for the RSV antibody shot
will be entered to win a newborn gift basket filled with essentials and goodies! 🍼🎀

📅 Last day to enter: October 10
🎉 Winner announced: October 14

Protect yourself and your baby — and get rewarded for it! 💉💝
NO APPOINTMENTS NEEDED!

09/12/2025

🌟 Welcome to the Team! 🌟

Family Practice Associates is thrilled to welcome Dr. Apley and Dr. Cooke to our growing team!
With a shared commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care, Dr. Apley and Dr. Cooke bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and dedication to our community. We are confident they will be a wonderful addition to our clinic and a trusted part of your family’s healthcare journey.
Please join us in giving them a warm welcome! 💙💙💙

08/23/2025

Get your blood pressure checked at least once a year and understand what the numbers mean. Severe high blood pressure combined with symptoms such as chest pain or trouble speaking may be a hypertensive emergency, according to the new high blood pressure guideline, and you should call 911 immediately.

05/28/2025

Whooping cough, or pertussis, can cause serious—even life-threatening—complications in newborns. The best way to protect your infant is getting the Tdap vaccine during each pregnancy: recommended in the third trimester. Safeguard your infant when they’re most vulnerable. Talk to your provider about Tdap.