Thanks for a great virtual walk yesterday!
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Well-Care During COVID-19 |
Dear Walkers,
Thank you to those of you who joined us live for our February 2022 virtual Walk with a Doc!
For the February 2022 Nevada AAP Walk with a Doc, we welcomed Nevada AAP President Dr. Vanessa Slots who gave a brief, family-friendly talk on Well-Care During COVID-19 and then took your questions live.
Our event was the perfect model of a working parent in action! Dr. Slots started our virtual event at her child's swim lesson and then continued her talk while traveling with her family to go cross county skiing. Inspiring!
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The American Academy of Pediatrics offers parents up-to-date medical information on a wide range of pediatric topics. Here are a few on-point with our talk this month.
Follow these links to learn more (all posts are available in English and Spanish by pressing the link at the very top of each page to change language).
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AAP Schedule of Well-Child Care Visits
Parents know who they should go to when their child is sick. But pediatrician visits are just as important for healthy children. The Bright Futures /American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) developed a set of comprehensive health guidelines for...
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www.healthychildren.org
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Team Up with Your Child's Doctor for the Best Care
You can do a lot to make sure your child gets the best care possible when you go the doctor's office or hospital. When you work closely with your child's health care team, it leads to better health outcomes, such as: fewer medical mistakes...
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www.healthychildren.org
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Your Child's Checkups
Regular checkups are an important way to keep track of your child's health and development. Your health care team will take measurements, conduct a head-to-toe examination, update immunizations, and answer questions you may have. Be sure to...
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www.healthychildren.org
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COVID-19 Testing and Kids: What you Should Know
Many families are asking when their children should be tested for COVID-19. Your pediatrician can help determine when testing may be a good idea, and which type of test would be best. They can also help you follow up on your child's test results.
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www.healthychildren.org
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Back to School, Back to the Doctor
No matter what grade your child is about to enter, there's always a back-to-school checklist of to-dos. It's a good idea to add a visit to your family's pediatrician for an annual wellness exam and sports physical to that list. The American...
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www.healthychildren.org
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How to Talk About Mental Health With Your Child and...
By Jeffrey D. Shahidullah, PhD and Rebecca A. Baum, MD, FAAP Children, teens and families are navigating difficult times. Sometimes it can be hard to tell whether day-to-day stress is getting the best of us, or when something more...
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www.healthychildren.org
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Deadline March 31, 2022
Dear Nevada Parents: We know that pediatricians throughout our beautiful state of Nevada are recommending vaccines to you nearly every time you have an appointment for your child. What we don't really know, despite "experts who try to tell us...
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docs.google.com
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we're on a MISSION -- estamos en una MISION |
Dear Nevada Parents: We know that pediatricians throughout our beautiful state of Nevada are recommending vaccines to you nearly every time you have an appointment for your child. What we don't really know, despite "experts who try to tell us they know", is how you, the parent, really feel about vaccinations. Don't let a few loud, but uncommon, opinions dominate this conversation. This is your chance to have your voice heard!
Estimados padres de Nevada: Sabemos que los pediatras de nuestro hermoso estado de Nevada les recomiendan vacunas casi cada vez que tienen una cita para su hijo. Lo que realmente no sabemos, a pesar de "los expertos que intentan decirnos lo que ellos saben, es cómo se sienten realmente ustedes, los padres, acerca de las vacunas. No permita que las opiniones que no son común, dominen esta conversación. ¡Esta es su oportunidad para que se escuche tu voz!
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Special Note for Medicaid MCO patients: On Jan 1, 2022, many Nevada families were switched to a new MCO plan to help evenly distribute patients among the four available Medicaid plans in Nevada. Families may have been switched to a plan their preferred pediatrician is not credentialed with.
Not sure what plan you are in? Patients can register for and use a Access Nevada account to look up their current plan.
While using the Access Nevada system, patients should verify their mailing address. Critical information is sent to patients from Medicaid through traditional mail. Missed mail may lead to a loss of insurance and access to care.
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Next Walks on
Sunday, February 20 (Spanish)
Sunday, March 13 (English)
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Keeping schools open and safe is our first priority, so for now we're keeping our family events virtual to reduce the spread of COVID. When the COVID infection rate decreases, we will resume our in-person walks in Las Vegas and Reno.
In the meantime:
- Keep walking every day
- Wear sunscreen
- Bring water
- Keep 6 feet from other people
- For everyone 2 years and older, wear a mask when you aren't vaccinated and can't socially distance
We hope to "see" you at our future virtual walks. Registration details and flyers below.
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Domingo, 20 de Febrero 10 AM
Los buenos hábitos del sueño: ¿cuántas horas de sueño necesita su niño?
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Sunday, March 13 10 AM
Youth Sports: A COVID-19 Safety Checklist
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For nearly 6 years, the Nevada Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (Nevada AAP) has led in-person Walk with a Doc events to encourage families to learn about pediatric health topics and then go for a walk with doctors in our community. Starting in April 2020, the Nevada AAP temporarily changed our monthly in-person Walk with a Doc events for the Las Vegas and Reno communities into one, state-wide virtual event the second Sunday of every month. |
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