Looking Back at 2023 with AAPCA1

As we step into the new year of 2024, our team at AAPCA1 invites you to take a moment to look back at the remarkable achievements our chapter made in 2023 to support pediatricians and advocate for children's health across the Northern California region.

Chapter Activities and More!

In-Person Events

Purpose of the Spring CME Conference

At the Spring CME Conference held in 2023, we provided the latest updates on topics such as short stature, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, and irritable bowel syndrome in children through lectures, case studies, and breakout Q&As.

Purpose of the 8th Annual Puzzles CME Conference

In 2023, our Chapter's 8th Annual Pediatric Puzzles Conference took place at the California Academy of Sciences and featured conversations addressing dermatology, mental health, and sports medicine. The sold-out conference inspired and equipped attendees with valuable insights about improving children's health.

Grants

Grant Name

Project Lead

Data Exchange Framework Initiative - $102,000

Dr. Resham Kaur, Dr. Seth Bokser, & Dr. Diane Dooley

Suicide Prevention Ambassador Program - $5,000

Dr. Renee Wachtel & Dr. Amy Dolinar

Fostering Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Collaboration- $2,000

Dr. Renee Wachtel

Abbott GI Grant - $1,550

Dr. Mika Hiramatsu

Partnership with Benioff Children’s Hospitals Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Portal (CAPP)

Dr. Diane Dooley

Pediatric Disaster Preparedness Ambassador March 2023 - $10,000

Dr. Nick Glomb, Dr. Kevan McCarten, and Dr. Morgan Leighton

Chapter Member Award Highlights

Thank you to our Chapter Leaders!

Our teams are excited to continue to grow the momentum of advocacy and community initiatives in 2024. We hope you will join us in our efforts to promote the health and well-being of children across our Northern California communities this year!

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Your membership makes a difference for children in California, thank you!

The AAPCA1's ability to advocate on behalf of children is only as strong as the support we receive from our members. Encourage your colleagues to join today by visiting the AAPCA1 website.

Our mission is to promote the optimal health and development of children and

adolescents of Northern California in partnership with their families and communities, and to support the pediatricians who care for them.

President: Nikki Webb • Vice President: Neel Patel

Secretary: Resham Kaur • Treasurer: Amita Saxena • Past President: Nelson Branco

Executive Director: Yolanda Ruiz • Project Coordinator: Sana Sayyid

• Marketing Assistant: Arathzy Portillo