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Preparing for the 2026 Legislative Session: Why Family Physicians’ Voices Matter More Than Ever

January 14, 2026

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…

Member of the Month – December: Matt Eastman

December 10, 2025

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…

12-10-25: Updated measles and MMR information

December 10, 2025

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…

Congratulations to Poster Session Winners!

December 3, 2025

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…

Member of the Month – November: Johnnie Cook

November 24, 2025

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…

AAFP: Here for You at Every Stage 

November 21, 2025

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…

It’s a Wrap! The first Southern Utah Family Medicine Conference was a success thanks to your support!

November 19, 2025

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…

Trusted Care in an Uncertain Time: The Role of Family Medicine

September 30, 2025

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…

Member of the Month – September: Emily Chin

September 9, 2025

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…

Member of the Month – August: Jeremy Kessler

August 4, 2025

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 &…

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