Monthly Archives: February 2017

On Feb. 23, Dr. Melanie Story from Louisville, KY Testified on DPC for SB 79

I want to thank Senator Alvarado and members of the committee for having me today and appreciate the opportunity to discuss direct primary care. I, Melanie Story, I am a family physician. I own Genesis 1 Health; a Direct Primary Care practice in Louisville, Kentucky. I have practiced Family Medicine in Kentucky […]

By |February 27th, 2017|Front News, News|

Antibiotic Stewardship Presentation by Mary Bardin, RN, QSource on Tuesday, February 21

Antibiotic Stewardship Presentation by Mary Bardin, RN, QSourceTue, Feb 21, 2017 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST; 12:00 Noon – 1:00 PM EST

Description:  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Kentucky is ranked number 2 in antibiotic prescribing nationally. Approximately 269 million antibiotic prescriptions were dispensed from outpatient pharmacies in 2013.  QSource has resources to assist […]

By |February 20th, 2017|News|

Your Advocacy Chair, Dr. Patty Swiney, Provides an Excellent Testimony in Support of HB 147

Representatives,
I am Dr. Patty Swiney- Fellow of the AAFP and a Past President of the KAFP here in support of HB147. I am also, more importantly, the mom of 2 college students.

Family Docs wear many hats and care for all ages- or as we like to say “from the womb to the tomb”. This includes […]

By |February 9th, 2017|Front News, News|