by | Nov 3, 2016 | 2016-11
Just a reminder that resolutions for the AAP Annual Leadership Forum (ALF) are due by November 15th. The purpose of resolutions is to provide a formal mechanism whereby the members of the Academy can give input concerning Academy policy and activities. Click on the...
by | Nov 2, 2016 | 2016-11, Hot Topics
For Children’s Health Month and National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (October 23-29, 2016), the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) and the Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF) are writing to remind you of your legal obligation to perform lead screening...
by | Oct 31, 2016 | 2016-11
Strong testimony from DC AAP’s Dr. Kirsten Hawkins on importance of school nursing program, urge DC to meet AAP rec for 40-hr coverage.
by | Oct 31, 2016 | 2016-11, 2016-12, Announcements
The DC AAP Advocacy Committee is seeking chapter members to become involved in the chapter’s advocacy efforts. As child health providers, pediatricians are excellent advocates for kids. Our DC AAP Advocacy team includes medical students, residents, fellows, and...
by | Oct 31, 2016 | 2016-11
DC AAP welcomed over 50 attendees at DC AAP’s Fall Meeting and CME symposium on Provider Wellness: Navigating Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma, on October 6th at Maggiano’s. The evening was generously sponsored by DC AAP, the Bainum Family...
by | Oct 31, 2016 | 2016-11, Members in the News
In an October 25th article in The Washington Post’s Health and Science section, Dr. Jessica Weisz, DC AAP Board Member and pediatrician at CCI Health and Wellness Services, was interviewed about how research on adverse childhood experiences (ACES) is influencing...
