Archive for January 2022
Member of the Week: Dr. Michael Chen
Practice: University of Utah South Jordan Health CenterResidency: Utah Valley Family Medicine Residency A bit about Dr. Chen: I was born at the University of Utah Hospital and have been a Ute ever since. I did undergrad and medical school at the University of Utah and then crossed the Point of the Mountain to do…
Read MoreMember of the Week: Dr. Saphu Pradhan
In an effort to highlight our amazing family medicine physicians in Utah, UAFP is highlighting a different member each week. We hope that this can help our members get to know each other better and facilitate networking and support opportunities. To kick off this new feature, we wanted to introduce you to our President-Elect, Dr.…
Read MoreUpdates on CME & Ski COVID-19 Mitigation Policies
To start off; at this point we are still planning to hold this event. However, our planning committee made up of family physicians met to discuss enhancing our safety protocols and how to move forward given the present uncertainty around the virus. The safety of our guests and our staff is incredibly important. We have been looking forward…
Read MoreSalt Lake and Summit Counties Issue Indoor Mask Mandates
Salt Lake County Today, Salt Lake County Health Department Executive Director Dr. Angela C. Dunn issued a public health order requiring people in Salt Lake County, regardless of vaccination status or past COVID-19 infection, to wear well-fitting masks when indoors (or queueing outdoors) in public. For optimal protection, Dr. Dunn recommends wearing respirators, such as…
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