Posts by Jeff Arrington

Dear Colleagues, It is an honor and a privilege to serve as your president of the Alabama Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). As I step into this role, I find myself reflecting on not only the challenges we face as family physicians, but also on the opportunities we have to strengthen our impact on our…

The Alabama Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) is thrilled to announce an incredible opportunity for resident physician members planning to attend the upcoming 2025 Fall Forum CME event. AAFP is offering scholarships to 15 residents to cover hotel room costs for the duration of the event. In order to cover these costs, a grant was…

In this “Front Porch Medicine” episode of the Amplify Family Medicine podcast, we bring you the real, raw, and often hilarious world of rural family medicine! Join host Brittney T. Anderson, MD, as she sits down with fellow rural physicians Lee R. Carter, MD, Drake Lavender, MD, and Ray Stewart, MD, to discuss the unique…

Join us for an insightful episode of Amplify Family Medicine, hosted by Kaitlyn Riggins, a second-year medical student and AAFP student member. This month, Kaitlyn interviews Dr. Cathy Lavender, Director of the Family Medicine Obstetrics Division, and Dr. John Waits, CEO of Cahaba Medical Care, to discuss the vital role of family medicine obstetricians. Together,…

The Alabama Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) proudly hosted one of its most anticipated events, the 2025 Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, from June 19–22, 2025, at the breathtaking Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. With clinicians, residents, and medical students in attendance, the conference offered a robust schedule of workshops, presentations, and networking opportunities for…

Planning to attend the Alabama Academy of Family Physicians Fall Forum? Make sure to book your accommodations today and secure your spot at the Montgomery Marriott Prattville Hotel & Conference Center at Capitol Hill, offering a special group rate of $179 per night. The forum will be held from Friday, December 12, 2025, to Sunday,…

The 2025 Alabama Legislative Session concluded on May 14 at midnight. During the session, the Alabama Academy of Family Physicians actively represented the interests of its members on a range of healthcare initiatives. By engaging with lawmakers and key stakeholders, the Academy worked to ensure that the voices of family physicians were heard in discussions…

We are excited to invite Resident Physicians to showcase your clinical findings and research at our upcoming Abstract Poster Presentation. This event offers a fantastic opportunity to present your work to a community of peers and seasoned professionals in the medical field, gaining valuable feedback and recognition. We encourage all interested resident physicians to participate…

By Wes Stubblefield, MD, MPH, FAAPADPH Medical Officer H5N1 influenza, or “bird flu,” is a type of influenza that was first discovered in the 1950s. In 1996, a variant of H5N1 was documented overseas that resulted in a severe illness in birds and was designated as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Since 2016, HPAI H5N1…

As the 2025 legislative session swings into full gear, the Alabama Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has set its sights on a cadre of pivotal bills set to shape the healthcare landscape for years to come. Running from February 4 to May 15, this session promises to bring substantial changes to medical consent laws, Medicaid…