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Our schools are reopening before the pandemic is over. We do not know what challenges we are going to face in the next few months. I am sure that there will be some adjustments made to the present recommendations based on the ongoing pandemic situation. The pandemic is a public health situation. Listening to the advice of the local public health departments, and following their recommendations, will be ideal, because they have the expertise in the field, as well as carry the data and resources.
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The National AAP Annual Leadership Forum (ALF) meeting concluded today. Eleven resolutions were adopted to work on. Three of them are from our District IX. I want to thank Grant Christman, MD, FAAP, Chapter 2 vice president, for his active participation at the ALF meeting representing the chapter. I also want to thank Paula Whiteman, MD, FACEP, FAAP for her wonderful service as District IX Vice Chair, being our voice at the district level. Last, but not least, I extend my gratitude to the following Chapter 2 leaders who also represented us during the ALF: Moira Szilagyi, MD, FAAP (AAP President Elect), Ed Curry, MD, FAAP (National Nominating Committee Representative), Alyssa Morse, MD, FAAP (SOPT Resident District Representative), Melissa Ruiz, MD, FAAP (SOECP Executive Committee Member), Christine Thang, MD, FAAP (SOECP District Representative), and Kenneth Zangwill, MD, FAAP (SOID Chair).
I would like to welcome our new chapter members and encourage them to make use of the resources available on our website, aapca2.org
We have a timely article on disaster planning (as next month is National Preparedness Month) by Millicent Wilson, MD. Be sure to click the referenced links embedded in the document.
Kudos again to Rene Bravo, MD, FAAP, AAP-CA2 Area Representative in San Luis Obispo County, for his continuing advocacy in favor of COVID vaccination. You may watch his video below.
The District IX Community Access to Child Health (CATCH) program is seeking
a District CATCH Facilitator. The ideal candidate would be a pediatrician who is motivated to help others work with their communities. Details below.
The UCLA Anti-Vaping Champions Task Force is still looking for members who are passionate about fighting against the use of tobacco products in our communities. Please see below and sign up if you are interested. Also, please stay tuned for an upcoming QI project opportunity in this area.
Early this year, our ACEs Committee conducted a series of Peer-To-Peer learning sessions in collaboration with First 5 LA. Please see the Peer-to-Peer Learning Sessions Proceedings Report in this issue. We thank First 5 LA and their staff for continuing to support the chapter as we all strive to improve the health of the children we serve.
Nirupama Madduri, MD, FAAP, member of our Newsletter Editorial Board, is the author of this month's publication: "A Reflection on Our Chapter Newsletter Spotlights: One Year Later". Thank you to everyone who contributed during this past year. I hope to see more of you participate and make this part of the newsletter interesting, by submitting your personal narratives to be published. Please read the submission guidelines below and contact [email protected] for more information.
Please join us on August 18th at 6:30 PM for a Virtual Town Hall/Lecture with guest speaker, Dr. Robin Clark of Loma Linda University. The topic: Genetics Update 2021. Dr. Clark will talk about management, treatment and prevention of complications in common genetic disorders. Please register to attend. And remember to join us 30 minutes early for the virtual mixer.
Voting for National AAP President Elect, District IX Chairperson and Vice Chairperson will be from August 25, 2021 to September 8, 2021. There will be a District IX Town Hall on August 19 to meet the candidates open to all, and a District IX SOECP Town Hall on August 26 specifically for our early career pediatricians. Please read the candidates' bios in the elections section below - Make your vote count!
The CDC has recently released the latest STIs Guidelines. Be sure to access them below.
If you missed any of the most recent webinars, you may watch the recordings by following the links provided in the Recent Events section below.
Best wishes,
D. Rajasekhar, MD, FAAP
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COVID-19 Dashboards by County
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How to Prepare Your Families for September National Preparedness Month
Millicent Wilson, MD
September is “National Preparedness Month” - the month recognized each year to promote family and community disaster planning.
I know that this thought may seem a little overwhelming, considering that we are barely emerging from under the huge, international disaster of a global pandemic. Read more ...
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AAP Recommendations to Prevent Drowning in Children
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The American Academy of Pediatrics urges parents and other adults to plan multiple layers of protection to keep children and teens safe around water this summer. This is especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic, as children spend more time at home with caregivers who may be distracted by work and other responsibilities.
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Drowning is the single leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4, and it's one of the top causes of death for teens.
Drowning Prevention Toolkits here
Read the article "Drowning is silent and only takes a minute" by Dr. Millicent Wilson, here. (Originally published in June)
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Top Resolutions - 2021 Annual Leadership Forum
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AAP leaders from across the country met virtually over the weekend for the Annual Leadership Forum, known as the ALF, and respective District meetings.
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Vaccine Advocacy in San Luis Obispo County
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Watch AAP-CA2 Area Representative in San Luis Obispo County, Rene Bravo, MD, FAAP, as he addresses the community on July 29th during a San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department broadcast. Dr. Bravo urges families to get their teens vaccinated.
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Call for Nominees – District CATCH Facilitator (DCF), District IX
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Call for Nominees – District CATCH Facilitator (DCF), District IX
Deadline: August 15, 2021
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We are currently seeking a District CATCH Facilitator for California (AAP District IX) to serve on the CATCH Executive Committee which oversees the CATCH program, which assists pediatricians and pediatric trainees work with their communities to improve child health. The mission of the Community Access to Child Health (CATCH) Program is to support pediatricians to collaborate within their communities to advance the health of all children. Our vision is that every child in every community reach optimal health and well-being.
Any pediatrician motivated to help others work with their communities, beyond what they might have learned in traditional medical training, is encouraged to apply. Experience with the CATCH program is a plus, but not required. View DCF Responsibilities and Activities for more information.
CATCH encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds and perspectives to apply for the Executive Committee. CATCH upholds the Statement on Diversity and Inclusion and values all forms of diversity which may include (but are not limited to) differences in age, race, ethnicity, geography, religion, socioeconomic status, language, immigration background, sexual orientation, gender identity, special health care need, politics, and other attributes.
To be considered for the position, please complete the online application by August 15, 2021. DCF’s are appointed by their District Chairperson and must be a national AAP member and a chapter member. Contact [email protected] or Janice Kim, MD, FAAP ([email protected]) with any questions.
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UCLA Anti-Vaping Task Force
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The UCLA Anti-Vaping Champions Task Force needs YOU to help protect children and young adults from the harmful influence of big tobacco companies and the e-cigarette/vaping epidemic! Our Task Force is looking for members who are passionate about fighting against the use of tobacco products in our communities. Read More...
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First 5 LA - Proceedings Report
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In January, as part of the ACEs Aware Provider Engagement work (Funded by a grant from the Office of the Surgeon General), First 5 LA and AAP-CA2 co-designed and implemented four Peer-to-Peer Learning sessions using AAP-CA2’s existing Town Hall infrastructure. The Peer-to-Peer Learning sessions (Via Zoom) targeted primary care providers serving children, including Pediatrics and Family Medicine. AAP-CA2 ACEs Committee members served as speakers and facilitators for all four sessions.
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Nirupama Madduri, MD, FAAP
Newsletter Editorial Board Member, AAP-CA2
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A Reflection on Our Chapter Newsletter Spotlights: One Year Later
By Nirupama Madduri, MD, FAAP
The year 2020 was a year like no other. It had its own vocabulary to sum it up: “lockdown,” “Doordash,” “Zoom.” As I reflect on the last year, I thought about how we on the Chapter 2 Newsletter Editorial Board strived for creative ways to remain connected to our members through our electronically written newsletter. Dr. Christine Thang embarked on reinventing ...
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The Member Spotlight is written to highlight our chapter membership. Chapter members can submit personal narratives about themselves with a focus on how they maintain their physician wellness in the face of everyday struggles and challenges. Authors may also choose to highlight a practice, volunteer activities, QI projects, etc. The purpose of the spotlight series is to encourage and foster unity and support within the chapter.
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Welcome new Pediatric Interns to the Chapter! - Please Share Your Story
Are you currently enrolled in a pediatric or medicine-pediatrics residency in our Chapter region? Are you involved in a project that you would like to showcase? Do you practice a sport, or have an artistic talent that you would like to share? We want to showcase YOU in the Residency Corner of our Chapter Newsletter.
Residency Corner Articles: The Residency Corner is dedicated to highlighting resident voices and providing an opportunity to find peer connections across the residency programs in the chapter. It is a space for residents to publish articles on their topics of interest. Submissions from all areas are welcome, including sharing ideas to stay socially connected during residency, describing personal hobbies or passions, highlighting resident research or QI projects, describing advocacy efforts, or providing advice and perspective on transitions during residency. The Residency Corner will rotate monthly to showcase a representative from each of the residency programs in the chapter. Please find the submission guidelines HERE.
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August 18th | Genetics Update 2021
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Please join us on August 18th at 6:30 PM for a Virtual Town Hall/Lecture with guest speaker, Dr. Robin Clark.
Genetics Update 2021: Management, Treatment and Prevention of Complications in Common Genetic Disorders.
New treatment approaches and prevention strategies for common complications associated with Down syndrome, Klinefelter syndrome, Achondroplasia, Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome and Tuberous sclerosis
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Speaker: Robin Clark, MD
Chief, Division of Clinical Genetics
Department of Pediatrics
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
August 18th from 6:30 to 7:30 PM.
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Zoom room will open at 6:00 PM for a virtual mixer. Join us!
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August 19th | AAP District IX Virtual Town Hall
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Join us for an AAP District IX online, Town Hall event on Thursday, August 19th from 6:30 – 7:30 pm to meet the candidates.
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Section on Early Career Physicians (SOECP) EVENTS
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From Your CA AAP Early Career Pediatrician Leadership:
- District Representative - Melissa Ruiz, MD, FAAP
- Alt. District Representative - Christine Thang, MD, FAAP (
- Chapter 1 - Tashya Jayasuriya Whitehead, MD, FAAP
- Chapter 2 - Pallavi Kamra, MD, FAAP
- Chapter 3 - Maya Kumar, MD, FAAP
- Chapter 4 - Hillary Zieve, MD, FAAP
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Please register to attend the AAP SOECP District 9 (California) Virtual Town Hall
August 26th at 7:30 PM
- Meet the AAP candidates for District 9 (California) President.
- Learn about the latest legislative updates from the AAP State Government Affairs representative.
- And, connect with other early career pediatricians from all over California!
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All members are welcome to attend the SOECP’s virtual H-Program
Building Relationships & Improving Productivity: Tools to Navigate Burnout
VH1253 | 2021 AAP National Conference & Exhibition Virtual Session
October 9, 2021 | 1-3pm ET | Virtual CME: 1.50
Early career physicians working to establish themselves can become frustrated and feel unfulfilled when priorities compete, and progress is stalled. Whether you are in a community or academic setting, we invite you to join a discussion on redefining one’s mission, addressing productivity barriers, and managing relationships to ensure career success.
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New Webinar Series
Leadership, Equity, and Advancement in Pediatrics (LEAP) Webinar Series
This series will take place over 2021-2022 and impart leadership skills that address challenges brought about by inequities in the workplace, workforce, and society. Registration for the series will open by September 1, 2021.
- Work-Life Integration | Wednesday, October 20, 2021 | 7-8pm CT
- Navigating a Structurally Discriminatory Environment | Thursday, December 2, 2021 | 7-8pm CT
- Negotiation | Thursday, November 4, 2021 | 7-8pm CT
- Graceful Self-Promotion | Thursday, January 20, 2022 | 7-8pm CT
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August 25 - CHOC Children's Lecture Series
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CHOC Children’s Virtual Pediatric Lecture Series provides online CME lectures at no cost.
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- August 25 at 12:30 PM - Macrocephaly/Hydrocephalus
- September 23 at 12:30 PM - Pediatric Surgery
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Welcome New Chapter Members
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Welcome the following NEW members who joined the Chapter in July.
Thank you for your support!
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Geoanna Marie Bautista, MD, FAAP - Elk Grove
Nicole Flores-Fenlon, MD, FAAP - Murrieta
Christin Folker, MD, FAAP - Fort Irwin
Seth Langston, MD, FAAP - Los Angeles
Quan Lan Lew, MD, FAAP - Long Beach
Russell Merritt, MD, PhD, FAAP - Los Osos
Jeffrey Pomerance, MD, MPH, FAAP - Pasadena
Benjamin Rubinstein, MD, FAAP - Long Beach
Jared Schiff, MD, FAAP - Los Angeles
Natalia Sidhu, MD, MS - Los Angeles
Mark Sorrentino, MD, MS - Westlake Village
Chung Tsi, MD, FAAP - Long Beach
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Enterprise Membership - Did you know?
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Signing up your entire practice (clinical and non-clinical staff) qualifies for a 20% discount on Chapter membership dues. Contact us for details.
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AAP National and District IX Elections
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The Candidates for National AAP President Elect, District IX Chairperson and Vice Chairperson have been selected. Voting for these candidates will be from August 25, 2021 to September 8, 2021.
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The National Nominating Committee has selected Sandy L. Chung, MD, FAAP, of Fairfax, VA, and Joseph L. Wright, MD, MPH, FAAP, of Cheverly, MD, as candidates for AAP president-elect.
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Candidates for District IX Chairperson are Yasuko Fukuda, MD, FAAP and
Zoey Goore, MD, FAAP.
Candidate for District IX Vice Chairperson is Eric Ball, MD, FAAP
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Join us for an AAP District IX online, Town Hall event on Thursday, August 19th from 6:30 – 7:30 pm to meet the candidates.
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Newly Released Guideliness - STIs
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Did you miss a lecture? Click on any image to watch. Please subscribe
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Amazon Smile - Support the Chapter
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Did you know that you can select a charity of choice and make all of your Amazon purchases count toward charitable contributions?
Next time you are on Amazon.com, go to smile.amazon.com and select "American Academy of Pediatrics District IX Chapter 2" as your charity of choice. There after, always be sure to begin at smile.amazon.com when you make purchases, or they will not count. Amazon will donate half a percent of all purchases. This is a way of supporting the chapter so that we may have a greater impact through our programs. We thank you for your support!
Use this link to select us as your charitable organization at AmazonSmile.
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Reach Out and Read IE
Are you a pediatrician in Riverside or San Bernardino County? Through a generous grant from First 5 Riverside and First 5 San Bernardino, the AAP Chapter 2 can provide free books and support to start a Reach Out and Read program at your clinic. Learn more ...
Reach Out and Read is excited to launch a cause marketing partnership with the high-quality diaper brand Millie Moon sold exclusively at Target. Learn more ...
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Los Angeles County Immigrant Youth Resource Toolkit
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The Immigrant Youth Task Force (IYTF) at UCLA and the American Academy of Pediatrics California Chapter 2 (AAP-CA2) invite you to visit The Los Angeles County Immigrant Youth Resource Toolkit, a website consolidating community resources in the greater LA area for immigrant youth and families. Our goal is to help professionals from all disciplines address the needs of their immigrant youth patients/clients with regards to health care, legal services, education, social services, and more. As our toolkit continues to evolve, we encourage you to explore and use it in your practice going forward.
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To All Pediatricians in San Bernardino County
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ARE YOU UTILIZING ACES AWARE TOOLS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF YOUR PATIENTS?
Receive $29 per visit reimbursement for each Medi-Cal office visit
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To All Pediatricians in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura County
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The Landon Pediatric Foundation received a grant from ACEs Aware to provide supplemental training to providers in Ventura County (and neighboring counties)... Read more >>>
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Learn about the 3-Tiered Medi-Cal Provider Training Reward System, here
Learn about the implementation steps, here
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Chapter Committees and Sections
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Chapter committees are great opportunities to get involved in areas that interest you the most. Furthermore, if you are a Fellow member (FAAP), local involvement could position you for leadership opportunities at National AAP. To learn more about our various Committees and Sections, and to sign up, please visit aapca2.org/committees.
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New: ADVOCACY
Be the voice in your County. Share local issues that need to be addressed with grassroots efforts.
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New: CLIMATE CHANGE
Join discussions on what pediatricians can do to address climate change in our region.
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New: MEDIA and COMMUNICATIONS
Do you have an interest in media and communications? Would you like to learn how to structure sound bytes when speaking with the media? Or perhaps how to be a more effective Tweetrician? .
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Article submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The newsletter is published the second Sunday of each month.
You may direct questions and article submissions to the "American Academy of Pediatrics - CA Chapter 2" <[email protected]>.
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The AAP-CA2 Newsletter Editorial Review Board
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Established in July 2020 to highlight educational content and resources of value to chapter members, and to showcase our chapter membership.
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AAP-CA2 Chapter Excellence Award
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For the ninth year in a row, the AAP-CA2 is a recipient of the 2020 AAP Award of Chapter Excellence in recognition for its accomplishments during the 2020 calendar year. We would like to thank you, our members, for your loyalty as we advocate for children, pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists, bringing you opportunities for engagement and professional development.
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Thank you to the 1,195 who follow us on Twitter! @AAPCA2
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