"According to the dictionary, A New Year's resolution is a commitment that an individual makes to a personal goal, project, or the reforming of a habit. This lifestyle change is generally interpreted as advantageous. "

With the New Year, most of us decide whether to make or ignore the challenge of making New Year resolutions.  The challenge is to commit to these goals and then find that what we thought was a great idea on January 1^st often is not reasonable or attainable based on our other commitments.

The Chapter needs your commitment and support as 2011 moves forward.  Without your membership and support we cannot meet the challenges of the New Year.  You are an important part of our success and so when you are making New Year resolutions, think of the Chapter and how you can support our programs through volunteering in the community, by mentoring the needs of your colleagues and the residents and medical students, and by taking advantage of the many programs we offer to support your practice in this challenging health care climate. 

I look forward to working with all of you as the Chapter moves forward to meet the challenges of 2011.

Dian Milton

Executive Director

CA4, AAP

Family Health Medical Director Position

Orange County Health Care Agency is seeking a dynamic physician to serve as the Family Health Medical Director .The Family Health Medical Director will serve as the County's Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Director, the Child Health and Disability Prevention Program (CHDP) Director and Medical Director for the Immunization Assistance Program, Nutrition Services and Family Health clinics. The candidate will have general responsibility and authority to plan, implement, evaluate, coordinate and medically manage Family Health services and outreach to, collaborate with, and lead efforts with Family Health partners outside of Public Health Services.