Grant Christman, MD, MAcM, FAAP |
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Dear members,
I’d like to offer congratulations to our new board of directors, and many thanks to everyone who ran for office and to our chapter members who voted in the election! Most of all, I want to express my gratitude and appreciation to Dr. Rajasekhar as he completes his term as chapter president. Under Dr. Rajasekhar’s leadership, our chapter advocated for the health, safety, and education of our children during the pandemic, produced numerous educational webinars, and supported our member pediatricians in their practices, clinics, and hospitals across the region.
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In the coming two years, our chapter will rise to meet new challenges, such as the growing child mental health crisis, the formula shortage, and the protection of access to reproductive health care. While the course of the pandemic is hard to predict, I am hopeful that we will have more opportunities to meet in person and get to know one another. Whether online or in person, I look forward to hearing the ideas and feedback of every chapter member.
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!
Our member spotlight this month features Dr. Ilona Kleiner, a general pediatrician practicing at Pediatric Associates Medical Group in Sherman Oaks.
Some other highlights of this month’s newsletter include:
- Register for the upcoming two-part lactation webinar series (CME opportunity)
- Become a Health Evaluator for the Los Angeles Unified School District
- Check out national AAP’s Safe Sleep Campaign Toolkit
I hope you are all having a fantastic start to your summer!
Best wishes,
Grant Christman, MD, MAcM, FAAP
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AAP-CA2 Board of Directors 2022-2024
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The new AAP-CA2 board of Directors initiated its term on July 1, 2022.
Please welcome the following executive members, and Members-at-Large:
2022-2024 Executive Officers
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2022-2024 Members-At-Large |
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The Quorum
Federal Gun Safety Legislation – The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
By Karinne Van Groningen, MD, MPH - Legislative and Policy Analyst
On June 25th President Biden signed into law the first major gun safety legislation passed by Congress in nearly 30 years. The signing of this legislation, called the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, came after a horrific string of mass shooting in Buffalo New York and Uvalde Texas. The Senate passed the legislation 65 to 33 with 15 Republicans joining all 50 Democrats to overcome the 60-vote filibuster. The House voted 234-193 to pass the bill. So, what’s in the bill, is it supported by research, and does it address the AAP’s call for gun violence prevention? Read more ...
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LAUSD Needs You - Health Evaluators
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Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is looking for Health evaluators to complete Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE) in the area of health to determine the educational needs of a student with a disability or a suspected disability. The evaluator shall follow all guidelines for LAUSD evaluations which include, but are not limited to, observing the student in an appropriate setting, classroom visitation(s), and interview(s) with parent/guardian and staff.
Evaluators must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience working with children and young adults ages three (3) to twenty-two (22) and be a licensed California physician. After the parent/guardian selects an IEE Health evaluator that meets LAUSD criteria, LAUSD will initiate a contract with the evaluator. Maximum cost reimbursement for the Health evaluation is $950.00. For more information or interest, please contact by email Dr. Smita Malhotra or Deborah Markus at smita.malhotra@lausd.net or deborah.lovett@lausd.net.
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AAP Safe Sleep Campaign - Toolkit
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The leading cause of death for infants 1 month to 1 year is Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUIDs). This includes sleep related deaths and SIDS. Many of us work to make safe infant sleep the norm.
To help guide conversations about safe sleep with families, the American Academy of Pediatrics has developed a suite of materials including posters, infographics, videos and social media messages. Please download, share and post these materials. Link to HealthyChildren.org/SafeSleep in your posts. Suggested hashtag: #SafeSleep
Please visit:
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Drowning Prevention and Water Safety - Resources
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Drowning is the single-leading cause of death among children aged 1-4, and a top cause of death among teens. Pediatricians can help lower these rates by sharing valuable resources with parents and caregivers.
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Newsletter Editorial Review Board - Updates!
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We would like to thank Dr. Sarah Gustafson and Dr. Pallavi Kamra for their two years of service to the newsletter editorial review board. Their contributions have expanded the contents of the monthly newsletter to include a Residency Corner to highlight the work of trainees and other articles of interest to connect our chapter members.
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We are excited to announce and welcome Dr. Gifty-Maria Ntim as the newest member of our editorial team. Dr. Ntim is a primary care physician at UCLA who is double board certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics (MedPeds). She is passionate about mentoring, medical education as well as empowering patients to achieve high levels of health and wellness. Her professional interests include HIV prevention, delivering culturally humble primary care to LGBTQ populations, and finding innovative ways to improve patient management of chronic diseases. Dr. Ntim will be working with Dr. Christine Thang and Dr. Nirupama Madduri who are continuing members of the editorial team.
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Newsletter Editorial Review Board - Join Us!
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Our AAP California Chapter 2 is looking for members to join the Newsletter Editorial Review Board. If you are looking to get more active within our chapter of the AAP, this might be the perfect next step for you!
This would be a 1- to 2-year commitment starting this summer 2022. You will get to make an impact among our membership by soliciting potential authors, reviewing articles submitted for our newsletter, and deciding what gets published. You can find previous chapter newsletters here - http://aapca2.org/publications/. Time commitment is low. We meet once monthly to plan for the next month’s newsletter. You will be reviewing at most 1-2 articles per month.
Click here to read about the current editorial team.
If this sounds like something up your alley, please email cthang@mednet.ucla.edu. We look forward to connecting with you!
Thank you for considering.
Sincerely,
The Newsletter Editorial Review Board
AAP California Chapter 2
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AAP Immunization Initiatives Newsletter
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The AAP just published the July issue of the Immunization Initiatives newsletter.
- Updates and Alerts
- Upcoming Meetings and Events
- Resources, and more
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Chapter Breastfeeding Coordinator Resources
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Candace M. Gragnani, MD, MPH, FAAP
AAP-CA2 Breastfeeding Champion
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We have been developing a lactation resource page on the Chapter 2 website to include educational opportunities, AAP resources, community resources, and more.
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QI PROJECT - UCLA Anti-Vaping Task Force
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Participate in QI - Get MOC Part 4 - Improve Outcomes
The UCLA Health Preventive Medicine education team is interested in collaborating with clinics on quality improvement work to incorporate tobacco use/vaping treatment and screening in pediatric practices. The goal is to improve screening, identification, treatment, and referral policies during clinic visits for pediatric patients who use tobacco/vaping products.
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Ilona Kleiner, MD, FAAP
Practice location: Sherman Oaks, CA
Number of years in practice: 20
I grew up in the greater Los Angeles area. I earned my undergraduate degree at UCLA, where I graduated magna cum laude and simultaneously received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and a Master of Art Degree in Immunology. I attended The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA where I conducted research on mutagenesis of neuroblastoma. That experience confirmed that I enjoyed direct patient interaction more than bench-work. I went on to do my internship and residency in Pediatrics at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. 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. |
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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. Please find the submission guidelines HERE.
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Reach Out and Read Inland Empire |
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There are currently 35 Reach Out and Read Inland Empire (RORIE) active sites in San Bernardino County, and 34 active sites in Riverside County. Join us and make a difference utilizing our literacy program.
Reach Out and Read Inland Empire is funded by First 5 Riverside and First 5 San Bernardino to bring free books at no cost to practices in the Inland Empire. Join us. Become a ROR provider and help improve child literacy today. Contact us at chapter2@aapca2.org
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Lactation Webinar Series July 12 & August 4
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Up to 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
The Charles R. Drew University Black Maternal Health Center of Excellence invites you to join in conversations, education, and Q&A around equitable lactation support for families in collaboration with the UCLA Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health and the American Academy of Pediatrics – California Chapter 2.
Hosts:
Asaiah Harville, IBCLC
Candace M. Gragnani, MD, MPH, FAAP
Please register for both sessions
Webinars via Zoom
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
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July 12 | Understanding Common Lactation Concerns (Session 1)
1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
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August 4 | Providing Lactation Support in Complex Settings (Session 2)
1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
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This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of PeerPoint Medical Education Institute and the American Academy of Pediatrics - CA2. PeerPoint Medical Education Institute is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
PeerPoint Medical Education Institute designates the live and enduring formats for this educational activity for a maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The Live approval period is: July 12, 2022 – August 4. 2022 The Enduring approval period is: July 12, 2022 - July 11, 2025
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Every Other Tuesday | COVID-19 Open Office Hours
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Join us every other Tuesday at 5 PM during the "Open Info Hours" to learn about COVID-19 vaccine topics. Brought to you by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and AAP-CA2.
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Fridays - Miller Children's Grand Rounds
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Pediatric Grand Rounds
Fridays at 8 AM
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 924 5224 4153
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Welcome New Chapter Members |
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Welcome to the following NEW members who joined the Chapter in June.
Thank you for your support!
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Marsha Ayzen Elkhunovich, MD, FAAP - Studio City
Rachit Chawla, MD, FAAP - Los Angeles
Emily Curran, MD, FAAP - Redondo Beach
Jeffrey Frazer, MD, FAAP - Santa Barbara
John Luttrell, MD, FAAP - West Hollywood
Jennifer Savitz, MD, FAAP - Los Angeles
Herbert Vasquez, MD, FAAP - Rancho Cucamonga
Kavitha Vemuri, MD, FAAP - Santa Barbara
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Membership Options | Large Groups
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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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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 |
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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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Advertise in Our Newsletter |
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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>.
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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. |
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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 1,317 who follow us on Twitter! @AAPCA2
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