Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians

10/20/2026

Join us TONIGHT for the October Webinar! The LAFP cordially invites you to attend a CME presentation titled, “From Screening to Support: Practical M-CHAT-R/F Implementation.” Speaker: Kaylee Hall, MPH. Register today https://www.lafp.org/october-monthly-webinar

10/09/2026

Join us for the October Webinar! The LAFP cordially invites you to attend a CME presentation titled, “From Screening to Support: Practical M-CHAT-R/F Implementation.” Speaker: Kaylee Hall, MPH. Register today https://www.lafp.org/october-monthly-webinar

10/06/2026

Help patients get more from CGM with free, practical CME from the AAFP. In this free, on-demand CME course, you'll earn 2.75 CME credits while learning practical guidance for CGM workflows, patient conversations and follow-up:

From eligibility and coverage to documentation and workflows, get the CGM guidance you need for your practice, all in one place.

09/30/2026

Ring, ring. ☎️ Who's there?

The moment. The mentor. The patient. The reason you knew family medicine was your calling.

You answered, and we're so glad you did. Happy Family Medicine Week!

Tag a colleague who answered the call with you.

09/29/2026

The LAFP in partnership with Ochsner Health Foundation recently hosted the Baton Rouge/Lafayette Area Grand Rounds and Member District Social on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at Ruffino’s on the River in Lafayette.

Our members enjoyed visiting with friends over cocktails before the dinner presentation hosted by the Baton Rouge General Family Medicine Residency Program. Aidan Hutcherson, MD, Chief Resident presented, "Risk Reimagined: Cardiovascular Prevention in 2026" to those in attendance.

We also had the honor to confer the Degree of Fellow to Ashanti Smith, MD, PharmD, FAAFP and Susila Shanmuganathan, MD, FAAFP. Mark Dawson, MD, FAAFP led the convocation ceremony. We were also excited to recognize the following member for their membership anniversary with the LAFP:
• Marilyn Marshall, MD – 30 Years

The LAFP and Ochsner Health continue the longstanding partnership of Grand Rounds in honor of LAFP member and Family Medicine Champion E. Edward Martin, MD. Be sure to check the Weekly Family Medicine Update and the Events section of the LAFP website for future dates. We hope to see you there!

09/28/2026

Family physicians are invited to participate in a study evaluating Express Access, an app designed to easily connect patients with behavioral health providers. You'll earn two $50 gift cards for sharing your feedback, and you can receive up to $500 by attending optional meetings with researchers.



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09/28/2026

Connect the dots in CKM care. No one sees the whole CKM picture like you do. Strengthen your approach with evidence-based AAFP resources on risk, staging, treatment, monitoring and follow-up. Explore the AAFP's latest resources: https://ter.li/ckmsyndrome

09/27/2026

You answered the call. ☎️

Not the one that rings at 2 a.m.—the call. The one that pulled you toward family medicine and never let go.

This week, we're celebrating you and every reason you answered.

What called you to family medicine? Tell us below. 👇

09/22/2026

Family medicine’s premier event is headed to Nashville! FMX is where knowledge becomes action, ideas drive progress and connections spark transformation. Don’t wait! Join your peers at and discover the breakthroughs shaping the next chapter of primary care. Register now