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UAFP is preparing for another impactful Utah legislative session, and the months ahead will shape policies that directly affect family physicians, patients, and the health of our communities. At a time when health care policy is increasingly complex and rapidly evolving, it is more important than ever for family physicians to have a strong, informed…

Practice: I am a member of the faculty at the Utah Valley Family Medicine Residency. Residency: Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton in 2002 A bit about Dr. Eastman: I grew up in Utah, West Bountiful. I went to Viewmont High School. I graduated from BYU with a bachelors in Athletic Training. I went to Kirksville College…

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services wants to provide clinicians updated information related to the current measles outbreak, focusing on the risk to infants. The highest risk area in Utah for measles continues to be the southwest part of the state, but there is evidence of unrecognized and community spread in many parts of…

UAFP hosted a Student and Resident Poster session in conjunction with our Southern Utah Family Medicine Conference in Ivins, Utah on November 7. A total of 14 student groups presented their research projects, and we awarded four winners, including a tie for third place. We are deeply grateful to Comagine, who once again sponsored the…

Practice: I worked for Intermountain Health at their Layton location from 1994-2014, and worked with the McKay Dee Family practice residency those years, delivered over 1000 babies, did some surgeries ie: ear tubes, tonsillectomies, etc and helped train over 120 family physicians. In 2015 I switched to Tanner clinic at their Layton Parkway location, quit…

Having a partner invested in the present and future of your career is important.   The AAFP exists to protect and promote family medicine and family physicians—a responsibility we take very seriously. Our work is bolstered by the strength of our membership, which is why we value you as a family physician and as a member.    Because…

UAFP recently hosted its first-ever Southern Utah Family Medicine Conference, and by all accounts, it was a tremendous success! One of our goals as an organization has been to expand educational and networking opportunities throughout the entire state, giving more members access to high-quality CME offerings, meaningful connections with fellow family physicians, and events that…

My name is Lynsey Drew, and I am a family medicine physician. Across Utah, family physicians are delivering babies, managing chronic conditions, and supporting patients through life’s most difficult moments. My own practice is focused on caring for older adults in a skilled nursing facility, but I am proud to represent a specialty that provides cradle-to-grave care…

Practice: I currently practice in an urgent care setting at the InstaCares through Intermountain. Even though it’s an acute care environment, I feel very fortunate that our clinics are equipped with strong support systems. This includes the ability to obtain advanced imaging like CTs, labwork, and also allows us to reach out to care managers…

Practice: As of January 13th, 2025 I opened up a private practice focused on Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine. I am the current medical director of Advanced Wound Care & Hyperbaric specialists serving the community of Layton, Utah. Residency: University of Wyoming – Cheyenne, where I completed my Rural Family Medicine residency Any additional fellowships…