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MDH Announces Official Start of SCID Screening for all Babies in Minnesota
Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disease (SCID) screening for all babies in Minnesota has officially started. Screening began with specimens received Monday, January 7, 2013, and results are now available through the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).
A SCID/Primary T-Cell Lymphopenia line has been added to the final newborn screening reports, and MDH has sent a letter to hospitals as well as NICU staff with specific information about their population as it relates to SCID screening.
MDH has also attached fact sheets that will accompany any positive screening results as well as the Immunologist/Infectious Disease Specialist List. During an initial grant period, MDH will cover Tier 1 diagnostic testing, so a fact sheet has been created to assist providers in ordering the test and having it billed to MDH. Visit the chapter's newborn screening page for more information.
If there are any questions about the start of SCID screening, please don't hesitate to contact MDH through Amy Gaviglio, M.S., CGC, Genetic Counselor, Short Term Follow-Up Supervisor, Minnesota Department of Health Newborn Screening Program, amy.gaviglio@state.mn.us, (651) 201-5451 (phone), (651) 215-6285 (fax).
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Join us for Peds Day at the Capitol: Feb. 13
There are no children in the legislature and no pediatricians elected at the state Capitol. Legislators need to hear from you on issues important to you and your patients! Join us for meetings with key legislators to discuss access to quality care, newborn screening, pediatric obesity, immunizations and other important issues. No experience necessary. Join us as your schedule allows, any time between 12:30 and 5 p.m.
Click here to register. Contact cairns@mnaap.org with questions.
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Save the Date: May 31 Hot Topics in Pediatrics Conference
On Friday, May 31 MNAAP will be hosting educational conferences on motivational interviewing, pediatric obesity, and newborn screening in conjunction with MNAAP's annual meeting. Mark it on your calendar now and plan to join us for all or part of the day!
Registration for both conferences will open in the coming days. Watch your email for additional details coming soon.
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Feb. 21 Pediatric Health Care Home and Quality Measures Webcast
On Thursday, February 21st from 1-4:30.m., the MN Academy of Pediatric Foundation will be hosting a meeting with a webcast option on pediatric quality measure development, MN ACE results (social complexity in families and relationship to health), and information for pediatricians and nurse practitioners interested in working on the development of new pediatric quality measures. Contact cairns@mnaap.org for information on this meeting/webcast.
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Members, Let's Hear Your Nominations
MNAAP will be honoring those who are leading or involved in significant efforts to protect the health of Minnesota's children. Award winners will be recognized at MNAAP's annual meeting on May 31. Nominations are being saught for the following awards:
- Distinguished Service Award
Recognizes a pediatrician for his or her outstanding efforts that contribute to the improvement of child health care.
- Child Advocacy Award
In addition, MNAAP chooses an individual from the community who goes above and beyond his or her everyday routine to advocate for the health and welfare of children in Minnesota.
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CATCH Call for Nominations
Grants of up to $12,000 for pediatricians and $3,000 for pediatric residents are available from the Community Access to Child Health Program. Applicants should have innovative initiatives that will ensure all children, especially underserved children, have medical homes and access to health services not otherwise available in their communities. Applications will be accepted for Implementation Grants, Planning Grants and Resident Grants until Jan. 31.
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Employment Opportunities
Looking to make a switch? There are several organizations that are currently hiring pediatricians in Minnesota. Check out the MNAAP website to see who's hiring and where.
View employment opportunities
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