FAFP’s 98th Family Medicine Weekend: April 13-15, 2007

REGISTER NOW AND SAVE A LITTLE GREEN! EARLYBIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE, MARCH 17
Varied topics such as sickle cell disease; metabolic syndrome; new drug update; complex lipid management; bio-identical HRT; diet fads, fantasies and facts; incorporating evidence-based medicine into everyday practice & "10 things I wish I knew last year"
Practice Management Symposium with coding pearls, practice-enhancing procedures, and skin & joint injections.
Dermatology & Group Visits Workshops

Earn a maximum of 20.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and up to 27.25 AAFP and FAFP Prescribed (chapter) Credits (look for EB designation indicating double Prescribed credit)

Hilton in the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort, a four-star, four-diamond resort located next door to Downtown Disney Marketplace, Pleasure Island, Downtown Disney's Westside, and Cirque de Soleil with easy access to WALT DISNEY WORLD theme parks (transportation & extended hours for Hilton guests)

Reasonable Rates:  $179 single/double
Call 800-782-4414 or Click Here. Group Code: FMM. Book rooms early as they are going quickly!

Coming Soon: Prebooking for the 2007-2008
Influenza Season

Dear Health-Care Professional:
Prebooking for the 2007-2008 influenza season is coming soon!
Influenza vaccination is the primary method of preventing influenza and its severe complications. Prebooking your influenza vaccine is the best way to prepare for the upcoming 2007-2008 influenza season. To help you prepare for the upcoming influenza season, you may prebook Fluzone®, Influenza Virus Vaccine beginning February 21, 2007.

This year, there are two methods to prebook:
• Log on and receive a 2 percent savings (offer applies to online requests only)
• Call 1-800-VACCINE (1-800-822-2463)

All prebook requests will be processed with the same attention and care, whether the request is placed online or over the telephone. You will receive a receipt of your request via e-mail or fax within 72 hours. Prior to shipping, you will receive a shipping alert notifying you of the estimated time for shipment and the amount of vaccine to be provided in the shipment.

Terms and Conditions
All prebook requests are subject to sanofi pasteur’s Terms and Conditions of Sale in effect at the time of shipment confirmation, copies of which are available upon request or at www.vaccineshoppe.com. Due to the uncertain nature of future vaccine supplies, we cannot guarantee that any particular amount of influenza vaccine will be shipped.

Safety Information
Fluzone vaccine is indicated in persons 6 months and older for active immunization against influenza virus types A and B contained in the vaccine. The most common adverse reactions to Fluzone vaccine are soreness at the vaccination site that can last up to 2 days, pain, and swelling; fever, malaise, and myalgia. Influenza vaccine should not be administered to anyone with a history of hypersensitivity to any vaccine component, including eggs, egg products, or thimerosal (the only presentation that contains thimerosal is the multi-dose vial). As with any vaccine, vaccination with Fluzone vaccine may not protect 100 percent of individuals. Fluzone vaccine should not be administered to individuals who have a prior history of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). Because any intramuscular injection can cause injection site hematoma, Fluzone vaccine should not be given to persons with any bleeding disorder, such as hemophilia or thrombocytopenia, or to persons on anticoagulant therapy unless the potential benefits clearly outweigh the risk of administration. If the decision is made to administer Fluzone vaccine to such persons, it should be given with caution, with steps taken to avoid the risk of hematoma formation following injection. Before administering Fluzone vaccine, please see accompanying full Prescribing Information.

Sincerely,
Margaret Voytek
Director, Customer Account Management
MKT13074-1R

Nominate Colleagues for the 2007 FAFP Awards

It’s that time of year again! At the July 26–29 Summer Break Away at The Breakers, West Palm Beach, the Academy will present its annual awards. If you would like to nominate a worthy FAFP member, please send your letter of nomination to Joyce Lowe or fax it to 904-726-0923 by March 1, 2007. Please indicate in your nomination letter why the individual should be chosen (personal observations, summary of others’ evaluations, prior awards or recognition, etc.). The FAFP Nominating and Awards Committee will review nominations and select finalists.   Your 2006 award winners are also noted below.

Florida Family Physician of the Year
The Florida Family Physician of the Year will become the FAFP’s nominee for the AAFP Family Physician of the Year competition.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
• Nominee must be an FAFP Active or Life member in good standing
• Nominee must be a contributor to the community and medical profession
• Nominee must possess high moral ideals
• Nominee must be an active participant in organized medicine, uphold Academy policy and support progress in the medical profession

Florida Family Physician Educator Awards
The Florida Academy of Family Physicians recognizes three of its members each year as Florida Family Physician Educators of the Year. Physicians are nominated in three separate categories: Full-time, Part-time, and Volunteer.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
• Nominee must be a member of the FAFP and be nominated by an FAFP member
• Nominee may be involved in any aspect of teaching (undergraduate, graduate or continuing medical education)
• Nominee may be full-time or part-time faculty, or may do volunteer teaching or precepting
• Finalists will be notified and required to submit copies of their CV and the names of three people who can speak directly to their teaching ability

Young Leader Award
This award was established to recognize up-and-coming leaders who show great potential to serve the Academy and who strive to improve the specialty of Family Medicine.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
• Nominee must be a member of the FAFP and nominated by an FAFP member
• Nominee must be an active contributor to the FAFP
• Nominee must be new to practice

2006 winners:
Family Physician of the Year: George A.W. Smith, M.D., Pensacola
Exemplary Family Physician Full-Time Educator: Bruce Flareau, M.D., St. Petersburg
Volunteer Educator Award: Adam Brunson, M.D., St. Petersburg
Part-Time Educator Award: Wendy Lockwood, D.O., Pensacola
Young Leader Award: John Gross, M.D., St. Petersburg
National Provider Identifier (NPI) Compliance Required by May 23, 2007