Our mission is to promote excellence in health care and to improve the health of the people of Wisconsin through the advancement of the art and science of Family Medicine.
These political giving programs are a vital part of this plan. The purpose is to highlight a WAFP member who is actively involved with the WIFamMedPAC or the Legislative Involvement Fund (LIF). Contributing ensures that both patients and the practice of Family Medicine are protected at the state level.
Wisconsin and the nation face a significant and growing primary care physician shortage. This is due to underproduction, financial pressure and outdated payment and care delivery models. We have recommendations to remedy this problem.
September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Month
FASD is a spectrum disorder and describes a range of diagnosable conditions that can occur with prenatal alcohol exposure. As many as 1 in 20 Americans may be living with FASD.
