Injury and Violence Protection Program Materials
California Chapter 4 continues
to be your source for informational injury and violence prevention educational materials
Please click here to order today!
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Chapter Information
2011-2013
Executive Committee
President
Lynn Hunt, M.D.
Vice-President
Sudeep Kukreja, M.D.
Secretary
Margaret Zimmerman, M.D.
Treasurer
Angela Dangvu, M.D.
Past President
Phyllis Agran, M.D.
Young Physicians Rep.
Dean Jacobs, M.D.
Members at Large
Peri Gunay, M.D.
Farrokh Shadab, M.D
Executive Director
Dian Milton, R.N.
dmilton@aapca4.org
California Chapter 4
American Academy of Pediatrics
17320 Red Hill, Ste 120
Irvine, CA 92614
Phone: 949-752-2787
Fax: 949-752-2788
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A Message From the Chapter
Happy Birthday Chapter 4!
In September 1982, several outstanding community pediatricians had the vision to form a local AAP Chapter in Orange County, and today it is formally known as the California Chapter 4, American Academy of Pediatrics. Their vision and pride in the mission of this organization has sustained us and we continue to represent the health and welfare for all children in the county. We are officially "29" years old, just like the most of us, but those 29 years have seen remarkable changes in health care and as the Chapter continues to grow and seek opportunities to support your needs in the community we hope that you will take advantage of the resources we provide for you through membership and encourage your active participation in the Chapter.
Join me in thanking those individuals that served on the Board of Directors in 1982 and many others that helped to create this organization to serve the needs of the pediatrician and all children in Orange County:
Alberto Gedissman, M.D. Chapter President
Bartley Asner, M.D. Chapter Vice President
Phyllis Agran, M.D. Chapter Secretary
Milton Schwarz, M.D. Chapter Past President
Happy Birthday!!
Dian Milton
Executive Director
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Time is slipping by!
Register now for the
The 28th Annual Current Advances in
Pediatrics Conference
October 21-23, 2011
Newport Beach, CA
It's not too late to register!
Don't miss out on the opportunity to participate in this great conference!
Join us for our 28th Annual Current Advances in Pediatrics Conference in Newport Beach, CA on October 21-23, 2011. This event will provide 15.0 CME credits and we are featuring several excellent expert speakers that will focus on topics of interest for your practices.
Please register for this event directly http://aapca4.org/content/28th-annual-current-advances-pediatrics or on our website at www.aapca4.org.
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Reach Out and Read Orange County Providers Participate in Read for the Record
On October 6, 2011, Orange County Reach Out and Read providers participated in Read for the Record, a national early literacy campaign by Jumpstart. Read for the Record was promoted in Orange County by our literacy partners at THINK Together. Click here to view pictures of our Reach Out and Read providers reading this year's selected book (Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney) to their patients. 
Dr. Angela Dangvu reads to a patient for Read for the Record at Pediatric and Adult Medicine in Tustin, CA For more information about Reach Out and Read in Orange County, please contact Jamie McDonald, Regional Coordinator at jmcdonald@aapca4.org or (949) 752-2787. |
Legislative Update
Governor Brown has signed three important AAP-CA Bills to protect and promote children's health. California Children's services saved, SCID added to newborn screening.
1) Seizure Medicine Available in Schools Groundbreaking student safety legislation authored by Senator Bob Huff (R-Diamond Bar) has been signed by the Governor. The Governor's signature on SB 161 means that California school employees, who volunteer and are properly trained, will be authorized by law to provide emergency medical assistance to pupils with epilepsy who suffer a seizure while on campus. Complete article at http://cssrc.us/web/29/news.aspx?id=11364 2) California Children's Services Saved The California Children's Services program for children with serious and chronic conditions (CCS) was scheduled to be rolled into the Medi-Cal Managed Care program at the end of this year for eligible children, which would have eliminated much of CCS as we know it.. AAP-CA had grave concerns about access to pediatric subspecialists and quality of care if this were to occur. Through legislation just signed by the Governor the important functions of local and statewide CCS have been saved through 2016!
3) New Booster Seat Requirements California's booster seat law has been update to reflect national safety standards and National AAP policy. Children must now be in booster seats until they reach age eight of four feet nine inches in height.
In addition, the District 9 Advocacy Update for Fall of 2011 has been released. AAP-CA has had a busy year working with the state legislature in regards to First Five, Medi-Cal and Healthy Families, and Pertussis Vaccination, among others. To view a brief summary of AAP-CA's advocacy efforts click here. This update was written on October 5th.
For news on signings and vetoes by Governor Brown, read the SGA Update.
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National AAP and District Election Results
The results of the 2011 National American Academy of Pediatric election, completed on October 1, 2011, are as follows:
PRESIDENT-ELECT Thomas McInerny, MD DISTRICT IIDistrict Chairperson Danielle Laraque, MD DISTRICT III District Vice Chairperson Daniel Levy, MD National Nominating Committee Jay J. Ludwicki, MD DISTRICT V District Chairperson Marilyn Bull, MD DISTRICT VI National Nominating Committee Jeffrey Lamont, MD DISTRICT VIII District Chairperson Kyle Yasuda, MD District Vice Chairperson Martha Middlemist, MD National Nominating Committee Neil Kaneshiro, MD DISTRICT IX District Vice Chairperson Stuart A. Cohen, MD DISTRICT X District Chairperson Sara Goza, MD District Vice Chairperson James C. Wiley, MD National Nominating Committee Avril P. Beckford, MD Click here to view the election statistics.
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October AAP Policy Statement
Think Polio virus in the US is a problem of the past?
Arm yourself and your colleagues with the recommendations of the AAP Committee on Infectious Diseases regarding the current threat of Poliovirus in the US.
AAP Policy Statement:Poliovirus
In addition, AAP has released an update on Varicella Vaccine Guidance.
Information about the use of quadrivalent and monovalent varicella vaccines based on the new recommendations:
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Call for Nomination
A gentle reminder that the national committee chairperson nomination period ends November 14, 2011.The detailed information regarding this call for nominations may be found on the AAP Member Center: http://www.aap.org/moc/commnoms.htm. The list of vacancies, committee needs and term roster, as well as the fact sheet and biosketch templates are available at this web site. The committee needs are crucial in the committee appointment process as the Board of Directors carefully considers these needs when reviewing nomination materials and making appointments. Please review this vital process for the nominations and call Melinda Bretz, Coordinator, Committees, Sections, and Councils, 1-800-433-9016 x4081, if you have any questions. Note that committee chairpersons are appointed and reappointed annually for a maximum of four 1-year terms. View the flyer for more information on Call for Nominations and how to apply.
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Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit
The Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit (PEHSU) at the University of California, Irvine is one of thirteen PEHSU's located throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. In conjunction with the University of California, San Francisco, it provides a variety of services to the states of California Arizona, Nevada and Hawaii.
The goal of the PEHSU Program is to increase awareness and knowledge of pediatric environmental health.
The mission is to:
1. Improve the health of children with respect to environmental exposures.
2. Reduce environmental health threats to children.
3. Improve access to expertise in pediatric environmental medicine.
4.Educate pediatricians, other health care providers, public health programs and the general public.
The key services provided by PEHSU include medical education and training, telephone consultations and clinical specialty referrals for children who may have been exposed to environmental hazards.
Please visit our web site at www.coeh.uci.edu/pehsu or call (949) 824-1857.
Thank you.
Elsie Rosso Hidalgo, M.D.
Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics
UCI PEHSU Program
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Bridges out of Poverty Conference
2nd Annual Disparity and Disproportionality in Health and Human Services Conference: Bridges out of Poverty
2-Day Conference: October 31st and November 1st 8AM to 4PM for both days Crowne Plaza 12021 Harbor Blvd. Garden Grove, CA 92840
View theflyerfor more details.
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