Pediatric Updates, Opportunities &
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Tuesday, 21 December 2021 | Issue 45 |
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Dear Nevada AAP Members,
Happy holidays to all our members!
Today's Update is full of recent news of member accomplishments as well as opportunities for all of you to continue to improve pediatric outcomes in Nevada!
The Nevada AAP is especially excited to share new Guidance on Mask Exemptions in Children and Adolescents developed in partnership with the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services. We hope these guidelines are helpful in your clinics as you work to encourage mask usage to keep our schools open and safe.
Thank you for all you do for Nevada kids to get and keep them protected before they return to school after the holidays.
Be well,
Leann
Leann D. McAllister, Executive Director
Nevada Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Cell 508-685-0918
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Guidance on Mask Exemptions in Children and Adolescents
Created in Partnership with the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services
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Since our last Update, two members have published critical blog posts on our site well worth a read!
Next, Nevada AAP Chapter Breastfeeding Coordinator Priya Chib, MD, FAAP, in a Q & A with Chapter Intern Leanne Chen, answers common questions about Safe Sleeping Environment for Infants.
The Nevada AAP Blog gives our members an opportunity to take state-wide, national, and international health news and best practices, and focus it specifically on improving pediatric healthcare in Nevada. Read all our posts at NevadaAAP.org/blog.
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Safe Sleeping Environment for Infants Q&A with Dr. Priya ...
Interview by Leanne Chen, Nevada AAP Chapter Intern from Barnard College, Columbia University
Read more
nevadaaap.org
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Spotlight on Nevada AAP Leader Jose Cucalon Calderon, MD, FAAP |
Nevada AAP E-cigarette Chapter Champion Jose Cucalon Calderon, MD, FAAP has been very busy this past month!
In addition to winning a 2021 Community Champion Award from the Nevada Tobacco Prevention Coalition (NTPC), Dr. Cucalon Calderon has also been announced as a 2022 member of the NTPC Board of Directors.
Congratulations Dr. Cucalon Calderon and thank you for your leadership in our state!
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Nevada Chapter
As you know, the state of Nevada has a rapidly growing Hispanic/Latinx community that accounts for 30% of our state's population. The Latinx community has very specific needs that require culturally sensitive, equitable, and bilingual care.
Read more
nhma.memberclicks.net
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Siena Pediatrics in Henderson is Hiring |
Nevada AAP Member Carrie Wijesinghe, MD FAAP is looking to hire a FT/PT Pediatrician, Board Certified/Eligible provider for her practice Siena Pediatrics in Henderson.
Availability: Immediate opening
Searching to make a positive impactful difference for Southern NV families while working with a lively, engaging team of pediatricians and staff, then please consider working at Siena Pediatrics!
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2022 National Conference and Exhibition Call for Session Proposals - Due January 12 |
The 2022 AAP National Conference and Exhibition will be taking place in Anaheim, California from October 7-11, 2022. The 2022 Call for Session Proposals is now open. Proposals will be accepted through January 12 at 11:59 PM CST. Please review additional details including session types, submission information and instructions here.
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Social Determinants of Health Information Flyer for Families |
The National Resource Center for Patient/Family-Centered Medical Home (NRC-PFCMH) has released a supplemental social determinants of health flyer for the AAP and the Food Research & Action Center recently updated screening toolkit, Screen and Intervene: A Toolkit for Pediatricians to Address Food Insecurity. The flyer is available in both English (8½ x 11 or 11 x 14) and Spanish (8½ x 11 or 11 x 14) and can be posted in pediatric clinics and practices to support families of children and youth with special health care needs and children with disabilities to increase their awareness of their pediatricians’ role in supporting their non-medical needs, such as food insecurity, housing, transportation, and mental health.
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Prepare for the Boards with NeoPREP® and NeoCram
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NeoPREP® is an intensive review and update of neonatal-perinatal medicine and is appropriate for individuals preparing for the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) neonatal-perinatal subspecialty examination or ABP Maintenance of Certification (MOC). NeoCram is a brand-new course offering, consisting of a short, intensive review, and question-based preparation for the ABP Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine board examination. The course content is focused on high-yield areas of the ABP Content Outline. For more information and to register, visit shop.aap.org and click on the course of interest to you.
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Chapter Calendar
Thu Jan 6th 5:00 PM-6:00 PM
AAP Connecting with the Experts: A COVID-19 Townhall Series
Sun Jan 9th 10:00 AM
FREE Walk with a Doc -- KIDS TIME!
Speaker Needed
Mon Jan 10th
Application Deadline: National Provider Drowning Prevention MOC Project
Wed Jan 12th
2022 National Conference and Exhibition Call for Session Proposals
Fri Jan 14th 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
UNR Project ECHO Complex Pediatrics
Second Friday of Every Month
Free CME led by Nevada AAP Board Member Kathryn Eckert, MD, FAAP
Sun Feb 20th 10:00 AM
Camine Con Un Doctor
Fri - Sat May 20th-21st
Inflammatory Brain Disorders Virtual Conference
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