FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Larry Pheifer, Executive Director (262) 512-0606; [email protected] Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians Announces “Friends of Family Medicine” Designation bestowed on select group of legislators (Thiensville, WI) – July 14, 2016 – The Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians (WAFP) today unveiled a list of state legislators selected as “Friends of Family Medicine” for the 2015-16 legislative session. At the end of each two-year legislative session, the WAFP identifies an exclusive group of lawmakers for their exceptional work to promote effective health care policy and support of Family Medicine. The 2015-16 “Friend of Family Medicine” recipients include the following legislators. •Rep. Peter Barca (D) •Rep. Keith Ripp (D) •Sen. Jon Erpenbach (D) •Rep. James Edming(R) •Rep. Mike Rohrkaste (R) •Sen. Scott Fitzgerald (R) •Rep. Eric Genrich (D) •Rep. Joe Sanfelippo (R)) •Sen. Shelia Harsdorf (R) •Rep. Evan Goyke (D) •Rep. Katrina Shankland (D) •Sen. Julie Lassa (D) •Rep. John Jagler (R) •Rep. Ken Skowronski (R) •Sen. Devin LeMahieu (R) •Rep. Robb Kahl (D) •Rep. Lisa Subeck (D) •Sen. Mark Miller (D) •Rep. Jesse Kremer (R) •Rep. Chris Taylor (D) •Sen. Terry Moulton (R) •Rep. Debra Kolste (D) •Rep. Paul Tittl (R) •Sen. Luther Olsen (R) •Rep. Lee Nerison (R) •Rep. Nancy VanderMeer (R) •Sen. Jerry Petrowski (R) •Rep. Todd Novak (R) •Rep. Robin Vos (R) •Sen. Jennifer Shilling (D) •Rep. John Nygren (R) •Rep. JoCasta Zamarripa (D) •Sen. Kathleen Vinehout (D) •Rep. Kevin Petersen (R) •Sen. Tim Carpenter (D) •Sen. Leah Vukmir (R) •Rep. Warren Petryk (R) •Sen. Robert Cowles (R) •Rep. Daniel Riemer (D) •Sen. Alberta Darling (R) “This session, a select group of legislatures worked tirelessly to take the lead and improve the quality of health care in our state,” stated WAFP President David M. Deci, MD. “These members introduced and supported crucial pieces of legislation, increasing access and providing patients with the best care possible. The WAFP is pleased to present these members with the “Friend of Family Medicine” distinction in recognition of their efforts to promote the role of Family Medicine in the health care system.” The WAFP represents the interests of 2,900 members statewide, making it the largest physician specialty professional group in Wisconsin. The mission of the WAFP 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, the specialty of Family Medicine and the professional growth of Family Medicine physicians. ### 210 Green Bay Road Thiensville, WI 53092 Phone: (262) 512-0606 Fax: (262) 242-1862 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.wafp.org .