American Academy of Pediatrics - California Chapter 2 | |
Grant Christman, MD, MACM, FAAP | |
2024 April Edition
President's Message
Please join us for the 35th annual Advances in Pediatrics Symposium this Saturday, April 27th at UCLA. Registration is now open! Our keynote address will be given by former State Senator Dr. Richard Pan, who will be discussing “Voting as a Social Determinant of Health.”
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We all know that children are unable to vote because of their age. What may be less obvious is that their parents are also less likely to vote than many other demographic groups, which diminishes their ability to influence policy on their children’s behalf. Dr Pan will be addressing how this problem impacts child health and what pediatricians can do about it. His presentation will be followed by a panel of chapter leaders who will elaborate on this important topic.
The symposium program will also feature a live podcast session with Peds RAP during lunch, trainee research posters, and subscription giveaways. There will be presentations on firearm injury prevention, atopic dermatitis, crisis management, RSV, point-of-care ultrasound, and more. Join us in person or on Zoom!
The Chapter has other important events coming up in May. The next Chapter social is in Santa Barbara on May 9th at 6 PM, at 10 West Gallery. Representatives of state and local governments as well as the school board are planning to attend. Please join us if you are in the area, and spread the word to fellow pediatricians you think might be interested.
The election for the 2024 – 26 Chapter board is also happening in May, and the nominating committee has finalized a ballot. If you attend the Symposium, you will hear more about the candidates there. Otherwise, look out for a special election e-mail early next week.
This month’s Member Spotlight features Dr. Chris Landon, a pediatrician of 43 years in Ventura County. Dr. Landon will be presenting a lecture on RSV Evolution at the upcoming Advances in Pediatrics symposium.
In the Trainees’ Corner, we have the winners of the 2024 Research Awards. Come see their presentations and posters at the Symposium this weekend.
In addition to three new fellows, a total of forty-one medical students from the various medical schools in our region indicated an interest in pediatrics and signed up as chapter members last month. I would like to welcome our new chapter members and encourage them to get involved by joining a chapter committee. Information about our committees and other resources are available on our website, aapca2.org. Your support makes the work of this chapter possible!
Save the date for the following event:
- 4/27 – Advances in Pediatrics Symposium held at UCLA
- 5/9 – Santa Barbara Social, 10 West Gallery
Best wishes,
Grant Christman, MD, MACM, FAAP
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The latest in pediatric medicine, podcasting live from the AAP-CA2 Advances in Pediatrics Symposium on April 27, 2024 |
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Anti-vaping QI Project | $750 + MOC Credit | |
Participate in Quality Improvement with Anti-Vaping Champions at UCLA!
AAP-CA2, in collaboration with Anti-Vaping Champions at UCLA, is recruiting practices interested in participating in a Quality Improvement project. The focus is to incorporate vaping screening, counseling, and treatment referrals during visits for pediatric patients.
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25 points of ABP MOC Part 4 credit
$750 at the end of the 4th cycle
- Baseline Data Collection (10 random charts)
- Three PDSA Cycles + Data Collection
- Monthly QI/data review calls
Please contact ucla.avc@mednet.ucla.edu or complete this Interest Form.
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AAP (National) Social Pedia Newsletter | |
April Social Pedia Newsletter
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What’s happening this month?
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and National Autism Acceptance Month. World Immunization Week and National Infant Immunization Week are April 24-30, plus new information on Earth Day and the Vaccine Misinformation Update Corner.
Access all resources in This Month's Issue
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AHRQ Safety Program for Telemedicine: Improving Antibiotic Use | |
Is your pediatric practice interested in improving appropriate use of antibiotics in telemedicine?
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is currently recruiting practices for a no-cost, 18-month program beginning in June 2024 to promote appropriate antibiotic use in telemedicine while improving patient and family satisfaction with antibiotic prescribing. Practices will learn directly from experts in infectious diseases, antibiotic prescribing, and tele-diagnosis and receive one-on-one coaching to implement sustainable improvements in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious syndromes over telemedicine, including those common in pediatrics such as otitis media. Participants will learn how to determine when an in-patient visit is needed, how to handle uncertainty in diagnosis over telemedicine, and how to communicate effectively with parents. Participating providers will be eligible for continuing education units (CEUs), continuing medical education (CME) credits, and American Board of Pediatrics maintenance of certification (MOC) points.
Learn more and sign up for an informational webinar on the program website:
safetyprogram4telemedicine.org
Download Flier Here
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We would like to congratulate the winners of the 2024 Research Awrads.
Selected for oral presentation are Helen Setaghiyan, BA & Meghna Patel, BS, both medical students attending University of California, Riverside School of Medicine. The top poster presenters are Gabriel Espinoza, MD, a 3rd year resident at LLU Children’s Hospital and Annie Tagvoryan, a 3rd year medical student at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine. We will publish their work in the next issue, after the symposium.
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We'll Come To Your School or Hospital
Dear Medical Schools and Pediatric Residency Programs in AAP California Chapter 2,
Are you interested in learning more about local advocacy efforts? Do you want to hear more about getting involved in AAP California Chapter 2? If yes, then please consider inviting our chapter leadership to your local pediatric interest group meeting, pediatric residency noon conference, or any other gathering. Our chapter leadership wants to connect with the trainees in the area so reach out to chapter2@aapca2.org to schedule an event at your medical school / residency program!
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Name: Chris Landon, MD, FAAP, FCCP, FRSM
Practice location: Pediatric Diagnostic Center Ventura ; Midtown Pediatrics Oxnard
Number of years in practice: 43
I was born in Hollywood at California Presbyterian Hospital. My father graduated from USC with a degree in Journalism and decided to move his small family to New Jersey so that he could work in New York. So I grew up in Paramus and Tenafly. My father discovered Elvis and that eventually led to a move to Lake Sherwood. Read more...
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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.
Please complete THIS FORM to be considered for a future Member Spotlight in the AAP-CA2 Newsletter!
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Reach Out & Read Inland Empire | |
Pages of Progress: Empowering Communities through Literacy with ROR-IE
By Delesa Barnes
Reach Out and Read Inland Empire Program Coordinator
Reach Out and Read Inland Empire’s (ROR-IE) book distribution initiative has undergone a phenomenal transformation, marking a significant milestone in our outreach efforts. Through strategic collaboration with partnering agencies and Reach Out and Read (ROR) providers, ... Read more
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LAC DPH | Vaccine Preventable Diseases Control Program
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This month’s immunization newsletter includes updates regarding increase in measles cases and office infection prevention guidelines, nirsevimab (Beyfortus) immunization recommendations, nirsevimab inventory, and updated COVID-19 resources. It also includes a reminder to continue immunizing and promoting vaccines year-round, adolescent vaccine week resources, CDC immunization schedule updates, and upcoming immunization webinars.
View the full advisory, plus upcoming events, here
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Welcome New Chapter Members
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Welcome NEW members who joined the Chapter in March
Thank you for your support!
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Kara Garcia, MD, FAAP - Carpinteria
Yasemin Golan, MD, FAAP - Lompoc
Tanya Minasian, DO, FAAP - Loma Linda
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MEDICAL STUDENTS
Kaitlyn Ang - Los Angeles
Randall Arroyo - Riverside
Ankith Arun - Ontario
Rakhi Banerjee - Los Angeles
Christina Bonaparte - Los Angeles
Christina Bonaparte - Los Angeles
Jocelyn Castro - Loma Linda
Katherine Chow - Los Angeles
Blake Colton - Pasadena
Vivian Dang - Fountain Valley
Elena Dennis - Pasadena
Karina Feliciano - Pasadena
Karina Feliciano - Pasadena
Lauren Ford - Los Angeles
Lori Horhor - Loma Linda
Chester Hui - Los Angeles
Sebastian Hurtado - Pasadena
Charisma Ibalio - Loma Linda
Sumant Iyer - Los Angeles
Nina Jaeger - Los Angeles
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Tamia Jones - Los Angeles
Asha Khanna - Los Angeles
Alexia Kim - Los Angeles
Jina Kim - Los Angeles
Yeji Kim - Loma Linda
Yonghyeon Kim - Loma Linda
Talya Kurzrock - Los Angeles
Angelina Lim - Los Angeles
Marissa Lule - Los Angeles
Quinlan Morrow - Loma Linda
My Nguyen - Los Angeles
Amira Patrawala - Los Angeles
Chelsea Prudent - Los Angeles
Kate Santoso - Loma Linda
Lauren Scampavia - Los Angeles
Mason Silva - Escalon
Jocelyn Tiamzon - Loma Linda
Alexis Townsend - Loma Linda
Chelsea Wang - Los Angeles
Linda Wu - Los Angeles
Vivian Zhong - Northville
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Gasol Foundation | Free Programs for kids 6 - 12
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Gasol Foundation (founded by NBA Champions Pau and Marc Gasol) is a nonprofit that works through programming, research, advocacy, and awareness to promote children’s wellness, with a focus on eliminating childhood obesity.
Every Gasol Foundation program incorporates physical activity and sports, healthy eating, sleep, and emotional well-being to improve the health of our children and their overall development.
The Galactic Sports program consists of basic sports skills and wellness lessons for children ages 6-12. The program takes children through 10 weekly one-hour lessons in a sport (basketball, track and field, or soccer) while also engaging them on the importance of healthy habits.
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AAP | Research in Office Settings (PROS) | |
Have you had the experience of unexpectedly having a patient with a mental health crisis during a busy clinic day?
Wished there was something that could help you help the patient without necessarily sending to the emergency department?
AAP PROS is recruiting practices to participate in focus groups to give feedback on a new digital suicide prevention screening and treatment tool!
The American Academy of Pediatrics Pediatric Research in Office Settings (PROS) network is recruiting practices with 1-3 clinicians/staff to participate in a VIRTUAL focus group, and who will also refer 4-6 parents/adolescents from the practice to also participate in VIRTUAL focus groups.
All focus groups will be separate—meaning there will be one for clinicians, one for adolescents, and one for parents.
The focus groups will be hosted in late Spring (April -May).
Primary care practices that do NOT have embedded/co-located mental health services are eligible to participate, and there is a small stipend for participants for their time.
Interested or have questions? Contact Ali Torres, Research Associate, AAP PROS at atorres@aap.org
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Learn about a Substance Use Screening &
Counseling Intervention for Adolescents!
Adolescent Substance use Prevention Intervention REsearch Study
ASPIRE is a research study testing whether an online system called the “CRAFFT Interactive” that offers:
• Pre-visit substance use screening of adolescents aged 14–17, and
• A Clinician Report tool that guides clinicians in delivering brief counseling
Can reduce alcohol &other substance use over 12 months. Read more...
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April 27 | AAP-CA2 35th Annual
Advances In Pediatrics Symposium - Registration Open!
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Join us on April 27 at UCLA Carnesale Commons in the heart of the UCLA Campus. This year’s event is bigger and better than ever.
- 7 lectures with exceptional speakers and panels
- Network with fellow pediatricians
- State of the art conference center/Free Wi-Fi/Great food
- Live recording of the Ped’s Ra Podcast
- Subscription giveaways
- Industry exhibitors and product demonstrations
- Parking included with paid registration
- In-person event with Zoom option
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The keynote lecture will follow a panel with Dr. Pan as moderator and committee representatives discussing legislation affecting children. | |
Registration Is Now Open - Reserve Your Spot Below! | |
May 1 | San Diego Chapter Virtual Event | |
May 8 at 12:30 P | Climate Webinar | |
Climate Health Now and Voting 4 Climate & Health are joining together for a presentation (via Zoom) on Wednesday May 8, 2024 12:30-1:30 PDT:
Unleashing the Power of Civic Engagement for Climate, Health, and Equity: The Health Community Votes.
Feeling frustrated and worried about the health of our patients, our planet, and our democracy? Join the growing movement to Get Out the Vote for Health!
REGISTER HERE
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May 8 at 6:30 PM | Peds In The SGV | |
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PEDS IN THE SGV
Inaugural Gathering
Niru Madduri, MD, FAAP invites pediatricians in the San Gabriel Valley to join her on May 8th in Pasadena for a dinner full of learning and connecting. Make sure you don't miss this first of its kind meeting! This event is generously sponsored by Regeneron.
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May 8th at 6:30 PM
Bistro 45
45 S. Mentor Ave Pasadena, California 91106
There will be a presentation on Dupixent by Dr. Sonal Patel, MD, an Allergist with Adventist Health Pediatrics, followed by a discussion and sharing of top cases seen in clinic.
To RSVP, contact Jennifer Paul at jennifer.paul@regeneron.com, or call (213)-677-8524.
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May 9 | Santa Barbara Social | |
Join Us For The AAP-CA2 Social In Santa Barbara - Next Month!
Join us in Santa Barbara county for our chapter social, hosted by Area Representative Dr. Brian Santacrose. This event will be held on May 9th, at 10 West Gallery, a contemporary fine art gallery located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara just 1/2 block from the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. The social will take place from 6:00 - 8:30 PM.
Local legislators, school officials, and pediatric community members have already RSVP, so this is an event you won't want to miss as it will be an excellent networking opportunity accompanied by drinks, music, and entertainment!
RSVP by clicking on the link below. For any questions, please feel free to call (626)-379-1623.
Thursday, May 9, 2024
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: 10 West Gallery
10 W. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Download The Flier
RSVP
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May 11 | Food Allergy Symposium | |
Gores Family Allergy Center (GFAC) Food Allergy Symposium 2024
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Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
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Time: 9:00 AM – 12:45 PM
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Location: Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA)
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Facilitator: Jonathan Tam, MD Ronald Ferdman MD, MEd
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Cost: Physicians - $50; All other attendees - $25
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CME Credits: 3.5 credits
Hosted by CHLA, this conference will feature a distinguished lineup of speakers, including, featured speaker Edwin Kim, MD who will be joining us from University of North Carolina as well as Melinda Braskett, MD, Jennifer Hershfield, PhD, Peck Y. Ong, MD, Diana Santiago, RN, and Jonathan Tam, MD. Attendees will benefit from a blend of didactic sessions and interactive breakout discussions, focusing on innovative approaches to food allergy management.
REGISTER HERE
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June 22 - 23 | Inflammatory Brain Disorders Conference | |
Inflammatory Brain Disorders Conference 2024
June 22 - 23, 2024
The Inflammatory Brain Disorders Conference features nationally and internationally renowned experts skilled in diagnostic and therapeutic approaches who will present a diverse range of emerging clinical and research challenges, insights, and advances in the field of inflammatory brain disorders. Presentations are carefully selected to familiarize attendees with rapidly developing research and to educate clinicians on the latest understanding of treatment options. Both generalists as well as specialists in pediatric and adult medicine will find the conference valuable to their practices. The intended audience is pediatricians, family physicians, psychiatrists, rheumatologists, immunologists, neurologists, and infectious disease physicians. Though the conference is designed for physicians, all are welcome to attend.
The link to register and request admission fee be waived can be found on their official website.
Download The Event Flier
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Fridays - Miller Children's Grand Rounds
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Pediatric Grand Rounds
Fridays at 8 AM
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Meeting ID: 924 5224 4153
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RESOURCES Help Me Grow LA
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Help Me Grow LA website: www.HelpMeGrowLA.org
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Help Me Grow LA Call Center phone number: (833) 903-3972
You can help improve the system by partnering with Help Me Grow LA to make sure all young children in your care are supported and provided resources to benefit their development.
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Membership Options | Large Groups
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Enterprise Membership - Did you know? | |
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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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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Chapter Committees and Sections | |
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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Advertise in Our Newsletter | |
AAP-CA2 invites you to advertise in our newsletter
AAP-CA2 publishes its electronic newsletter, Peds@CA2, which is emailed to its 1,500+ members on the second weekend every month. Chapter members and non-profit organizations receive a 50% discount. Please follow the link below for more information.
For advertisement rates and guidelines, please click here.
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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" <chapter2@aapca2.org>.
| The AAP-CA2 Newsletter Editorial Review Board | Established in July 2020 to highlight educational content and resources of value to chapter members, and to showcase our chapter membership. | |
AAP-CA2 Board of Directors 2022-2024
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