2026 Pub. 10 Issue 1

Outgoing President’s Message: Serving Family Medicine Across Utah: A Year in Perspective	4
Incoming President’s Message: The Future of Healthcare in Utah	5
CEO’s Message: Nonpartisan by Design	6
2026 Legislative Recap	7
Free to Practice	9
2026 Student and Resident Awards	12
You Belong	14
Utah Academy of Family Physicians Board of Directors	15
Graduating Residents and Incoming Interns	16
Passing the Torch From One Dr. Pernick to Another	18
Empowering Families With Simple Tools for Healthy Early Childhood Development	19
Mark Your Calendar: Upcoming UAFP Events	21
Long COVID Management	22
Managing Difficult Patient Conversations in High-Stress Moments	24
Student Spotlight: Desiree Gonzalez	26
Resident Spotlight: Vickie Armstrong, MD	27
Member Spotlight: Kara Frame, MD	29
Family Medicine Day at Utah’s Hogle Zoo	30

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