Capitol Day 2020: Strong Legislation When physicians visited the State Capitol on Feb. 13, 2020, for Capitol Day, they had no idea a global pandemic was weeks away from hitting the United States. Newly-elected statewide officials and legislators had been sworn in only a month before, and no one thought twice about big group gatherings. More than 50 family physicians, residents and students came to Jackson to discuss issues with legislators and statewide officials. Besides being introduced in the galleries, family docs talked with legislators at a special reception, had a tour of the Capitol building, and networked with students and residents. At lunch, speakers included Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann; lobbyist Ashley Thompson; and Shelby Higgins From the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Bill Grantham of Clinton led the group as MAFP president. Staff members from MEA Medical Clinic were present to perform health screenings, and exhibitors included MAFP Foundation, Office of Miss. Physician Workforce and Miss. Rural Physicians Scholarship Program.
Rep. Joey Hood with Drs. Christy Vowell, left, and Sue Simmons, right.
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Miss Mississippi Mary Margaret Hyer attended Capitol Day as an ambassador for Tar Wars. Joining her, from left, are Drs. Katie Patterson, Bill Grantham and Sarah Grabmiller and Christy Vowell.
During Capitol Day, physicians gathered for lunch to hear speakers about legislative priorities.
Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann, right, speaks to doctors including Dr. Tim Alford, standing left, and resident Dr. Robin Conley.
Dr. James Griffin with Sen. Alyce Clarke.
Rep. John Hines with Dr. John Mitchell.
MAFP family physicians who participated in Capitol Day 2020 in the Capitol Rotunda.
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