by | Jul 2, 2015 | 2015-07, Announcements
We are pleased to share the results of the recent DC AAP Chapter election. We had an excellent slate of candidates and would like to thank all who ran for Board positions. The following chapter members have been elected to serve two-year terms as Board officers,...
by | Jul 2, 2015 | 2015-07, Hot Topics
In updated recommendations, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers practical steps families can take to help children maintain a healthy weight. The advice comes as part of an AAP clinical report published in the July 2015 issue of Pediatrics. The report,...
by | Jul 1, 2015 | 2015-07, 2015-08, Announcements
DHCF has changed well-child visit billing for DC Medicaid providers serving children. All billing staff of pediatric (new and existing) providers enrolled in the DC Medicaid program must attend this training. The training will focus on the new well-child visit billing...
by | Jun 25, 2015 | 2015-07, 2015-08, Announcements
The public review period for the Fourth Edition of the Bright Futures Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infants, Children, and Adolescents is now open.We are indebted for your willingness to serve as a reviewer of the Fourth Edition, and we welcome your input. This...
by | Jun 15, 2015 | 2015-07, Announcements
On June 2, Councilmember Yvette Alexander, along with 7 other members of the DC Council introduced the “CPR and AED Requirements Act of 2015” (B21-243): http://lims.dccouncil.us/Legislation/B21-0243?FromSearchResults=trueThe bill would require all schools in...
by | Jun 15, 2015 | 2015-07, Announcements
Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America has launched Be SMART, a public education campaign asking gun owners and non-gun owners alike to take simple steps to reduce the number of unintentional shootings, suicides, and homicides that occur when children or teens...
