Member Updates,
Opportunities &
Events
Tuesday, 26 July 2022| Issue 58
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Dear Nevada AAP Members,

This past Thursday, July 21, Nevada AAP Obesity Prevention Chair Steven Shane, MD, MS, FAAP, Dipl. of ABOM, was invited to give a presentation to the Nevada Joint Interim Standing Committee on Health and Human Services on ways the state legislature can support community-based obesity prevention programs (and why). It is well worth a watch and stands as a great example to other chapter members looking to get more involved in advocacy work.

Dr. Shane's presentation starts at around the 2:47 mark. Also, FYI, my public comment, which I commonly make at these meetings, starts around the :36 mark.

Although chapter members who wish to advocate in the name of our organization must coordinate your efforts with the Nevada AAP Executive Committee, as individuals, you can, and should, raise your voice. Visit NevadaAAP.org/advocacy to learn more about our chapter's advocacy work and access resources to become an advocate yourself.

Please read on in this newsletter to learn of the many recent projects of Nevada AAP members to improve pediatric outcomes in our state as well as learn of opportunities and events for you to engage in.

Be well,

Leann

Leann D. McAllister, Executive Director
Nevada Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Cell 508-685-0918
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Dr. Shane Speaks About Obesity Prevention at the Interim Committee on Health and Human Services
UPDATES
Dr. Strominger Co-authors AAP Policy
Nevada AAP Vice President/President Elect Mitchell Strominger, MD, FAAP is one of the co-authors of the AAP's newest clinic report and policy statement to provide guidance to pediatricians on vision disorders following a concussion.

The policy statement is called, “Vision and Concussion: Symptoms, Signs, Evaluation, and Treatment.” The policy statement, and an accompanying clinical report, “Evaluation of the Visual System by the Primary Care Provider Following Concussion,” will be published in the August 2022 Pediatrics (published online July 18).

Dr. Strominger will be at the Nevada AAP July 30 virtual member meeting to answer questions about this policy statement as well as give insights into the long, sometimes frustrating, process of creating an AAP policy. All chapter members are welcome but must register here by noon on Friday, July 29.
American Academy of Pediatrics Joins Ophthalmology...

Children may find it difficult to return to play or school after a concussion; Pediatricians can help identify if some will need special learning accommodations or additional referral for treatment Most children and teens who report blurry...

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Drs. Hendrickson and Wijesinghe in the News
Nevada AAP chapter members talk with journalists and write op-eds to provide accurate and reliable medical information to the public.

Recent notable contributions include Nevada AAP Chapter Climate Advocate Debra Hendrickson, MD, FAAP co-authoring Cleaning our air through a vehicle repair and replace program with Melissa Ramos of the American Lung Association in the Nevada Independent and Carrie Wijesinghe, MD, FAAP speaking with KLAS about the AAP's updated breastfeeding recommendations.

Successfully working with the media requires planning, strategy, hard work, and allocation of resources. The AAP provides tools to help pediatricians ensure that journalists get the most accurate information possible on pediatric issues. Visit Working with the Media (requires member login) to learn more about the many resources from the AAP to support public relations work.
Cleaning our air through a vehicle repair and replace...

As leaders of public health organizations, we see Nevadans struggling with asthma and allergies nearly every day. These very common illnesses affect thousands of Nevada's children-filling up emergency rooms and clinics, keeping kids from school,...

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In-Person Walk with a Doc Returns!
The wait is finally over!

Now that all children, 6 months of age and older, can get vaccinated against COVID-19, the Nevada AAP is THRILLED to announce that we will resume our in-person Walk with a Doc events!

LAS VEGAS
Our next in-person walk for families in Southern Nevada will be on Sunday, August 14 at 10 am at the Mount Charleston Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway and will feature Nevada AAP Las Vegas Walk with a Doc Coordinator Lillie Hidaji, MD, FAAP who will talk about Pool Time Safety and Drowning Prevention. Download a flyer to share with families here. In the hot summer months, we meet on Mount Charleston to escape the heat of the Las Vegas Valley. It's a bit of a drive, but worth it for the cooler temperatures and amazing views. We will return to Mount Charleston on September 11 when our talk will focus on Healthy Active Living for Families. Chapter members willing to be our featured speaker are encouraged to contact Leann McAllister at 508-685-0918 or [email protected].

RENO
We are confirmed for an in-person Walk with a Doc on Sunday, September 18 at 10 am at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park in Reno. Nevada AAP Obesity Prevention Chair Steven Shane, MD, MS, FAAP, Dipl. of ABOM will speak on Healthy Active Living for Families and then a park ranger will lead us on a moderate, 2-mile hike. Space will be limited to 25 participants. We will send a flyer and information on how to register soon.

SPANISH LANGUAGE
To reach as many Spanish-speaking Nevada families as possible, we will continue to partner with the Nevada Chapter of the National Hispanic Medical Association to deliver quarterly, virtual Camine con un Doctor events. Our next event, on Sunday August 21, will feature Nevada AAP Board member Jose Cucalon Calderon, MD, FAAP who will speak on Vida saludable y activa para las familias. Download a flyer to share with families here.
Nevada AAP Chapter President on HPV Prevention
Nevada AAP Chapter President Vanessa Slots, MD, FAAP was recently interviewed by the Renown Health Wellness Team about the HPV vaccine. The resulting blog post is a great resource to share with your patients to encourage vaccination.

The AAP offers a robust set of tools and resources to help your practice efficiently immunize patients, communicate effectively with families, prepare for influenza vaccination season, learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine for children, and vaccinate adolescents against HPV and other illnesses. Learn more here (some resources require member login and password).
New Student Volunteers Rayes and Song
The Nevada AAP is so happy to welcome two new student volunteers to our leadership team.

Zaria Rayes
Medical Student Representative, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Zaria has volunteered to be our Immunization Representative. In this role, Zaria will work closely with Immunize Nevada and the Nevada Vaccine Equity Collaborative to ensure that the Nevada AAP is supporting their efforts to improve immunization rates in our state.

Patricia Song
University of Nevada, Reno
Patricia is a pre-med undergraduate currently volunteering this summer as our Member Relations Coordinator and will take on special projects in the fall.

The Nevada AAP is almost entirely run by members who volunteer their time and talents resulting in improved pediatric outcomes in Nevada and leadership experience for the volunteer. Serving on the Chapter Board may qualify AAP members for national leadership. Learn more on NevadaAAP.org/get-involved.
OPPORTUNITIES
Toolkit Available to Help Pediatricians and Family Physicians to Increase Confidence in and Uptake of COVID-19 Vaccines for Youth
The Division of Health Care Financing and Policy (DHCFP) suggests providers review the Pediatricians and Family Physicians Toolkit for resources on increasing confidence in and uptake of COVID-19 vaccines among youth. Developed in partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics, the toolkit includes information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and new, culturally tailored materials from the Health and Human Services (HHS) COVID-19 Public Education Campaign and its team of multicultural experts. For additional information regarding the COVID-19 vaccine uptake among youth, please see the following HHS website: https://wecandothis.hhs.gov/resource/pediatricians-and-family-physicians-toolkit.
Job Opportunity: Medicaid Medical Director
Nevada Medicaid is seeking to fill the position of Medicaid Medical Director.

This full-time permanent unclassified position will be housed in either Northern Nevada (Carson City or Reno) or Clark County (Las Vegas), depending on the location of the most qualified candidate. Statewide travel will be required. Salary is up to $176,943. Please share the posting.
Monkeypox Virus Outbreak Information Available on Red Book® Online
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is tracking an outbreak of monkeypox infections in the United States. This outbreak is part of a larger global outbreak (>6900 cases) that is occurring in 52 locations (countries, territories, and areas). Visit the Red Book® online Monkeypox Virus Outbreak page for more information and resources.
Red Book Online Outbreak: Monkeypox Virus Outbreak

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is tracking an outbreak of monkeypox infections in the United States. As of July 5, 2022, there have been 560 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the United States. This outbreak is part of a...

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New PediaLink Course: Recovery-Friendly Care for Families Affected by Opioid Use Disorder
This new free PediaLink course educates pediatricians on best practices in caring for and supporting families affected by opioid use, from hospital discharge through an infant's third birthday. Learners will identify practical approaches in ensuring children and families have access to continuous, comprehensive primary care designed to support health goals for the dyad. Course units are eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ and Maintenance of Certification Part 2 points.
AAP EHDI Resource on Improving Vocabulary Outcomes
The AAP Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program is excited to share an updated resource on Improving Vocabulary Outcomes in Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (D/HH). This resource will support pediatricians and other partners caring for children who are D/HH and their families to meet all of the EHDI guidelines to increase vocabulary outcomes and receive comprehensive and coordinated care within the medical home model that maximizes language outcomes. For more information, visit the AAP EHDI program page.
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention

Presently, approximately 3 in 1,000 infants are born deaf or hard of hearing (D/HH). An additional population segment of 3 in 1,000 children experience permanent hearing changes after the newborn period and become D/HH during childhood.

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Chapter Calendar Highlights

Complete Calendar and Details at NevadaAAP.org/calendar

Wed Jul 27th 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
AAP Disaster Management Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion ECHO: Applying Principles of EDI to Pediatric Disaster Management

Wed Jul 27th 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
Renown Pediatric Grand Rounds: Powerful Cancer Prevention: HPV Vaccination at Age 9
Presented By: Sherri Zorn, MD

Sat Jul 30th 8:30 AM-10:30 AM
Quarterly Virtual Nevada AAP Board/Member Meeting

Wed Aug 3rd 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
Renown Grand Rounds: Protecting Nevada Kids from Smoke
Presented by AAP E-cigarette Chapter Champion Jose Cucalon Calderon, MD, FAAP

Thu - Sun Aug 4th-7th
AAP 2022 Leadership Conference​​
American Academy of Pediatrics, 345 Park Blvd, Itasca, IL
This year the Nevada Chapter will be represented by Vice President/President Elect Mitchell Strominger, MD, FAAP and Immediate Past President Pam Greenspon, MD, FAAP.

Wed Aug 10th 5:00 PM-6:00 PM
AAP Webinar: What’s New with the 2022 AAP Breastfeeding Policy?

Fri Aug 12th 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
UNR Project ECHO Complex Pediatrics
Second Friday of Every Month -- Free CME led by Nevada AAP Leaders Vanessa Slots, MD, FAAP and Kathryn Eckert, MD, FAAP

Sun Aug 14th 10:00 AM-11:00 AM
FREE Walk with a Doc -- KIDS TIME!
Visit nevadaaap.org/walk-with-a-doc to learn more.
Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway, 2525 Kyle Canyon Rd, Mt Charleston, NV

Thu Aug 18th 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
Nevada Joint Interim Standing Committee on Health and Human Services

Sun Aug 21st 10:00 AM-10:30 AM
Camine Con Un Doctor

Wed Aug 31st
Due Date: Continuity Clinic Project Applications on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

Wed Aug 31st
Due Date: Call for Nominations to the PediaLink Editorial Board

Fri - Sun Sep 2nd-4th
Future of Pediatric Practice
Nevada AAP Members Get 30% Off (Contact [email protected] for the code)
Disney's Yacht Club Resort, 1700 Epcot Resorts Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL

Tue Sep 13th
Nevada Cancer Control Summit
Whitney Peak Hotel, 255 N Virginia St, Reno

Tue - Wed Sep 13th-14th
Nevada Public Health Association Annual Conference
Hampton Inn Tropicana, 4975 Dean Martin Dr, Las Vegas

Thu - Fri Sep 15th-16th
Member Networking Event in Reno
We will hold a member networking event in Reno either on September 15 or 16. Join the July 30 virtual member meeting to participate in a poll to see which dates works best for members.
Reno

Fri Sep 16th
Deadline: Nevada Medicaid QRR

Sun Sep 18 10 AM
Walk with a Doc
Details Coming Soon
Reno

Thu - Fri Sep 22nd-23rd
Nevada Primary Care Association’s 2022 Annual Health Care Conference
JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa, 221 N Rampart Blvd, Las Vegas

Fri - Tue Oct 7th-11th
AAP Experience
Learn More and Register -- Apply for a Chapter Scholarship (Chapter Scholarship Deadline August 12)
Convention Center, Anaheim, CA
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