Building Pediatric Capacity and Referrals to DC WIC
Register now for this dinner and CME learning event on food insecurity and how to make electronic referrals to DC WIC resources. Dr. Karen Ganacias will lead the presentation on a new referral tool available to DC providers. The referral system builds on MedStar’s electronic health record and offers an innovative social network application called Findhelp as a bi-directional communication link between providers and DC WIC services. You do not need to be a MedStar employee to access the Findhelp portal. Web access is available outside an institutional electronic medical record.
This activity is designed to enhance practitioners’ knowledge of WIC resources and eligibility, improve their competence in using the FindHelp platform for referrals, and increase their ability to track and communicate about referrals to DC WIC. Improved practitioner performance is expected to lead to better patient outcomes through more efficient, better bi-directional communication and more accurately documented referrals to WIC services.
Fall
Symposium Recap
Here’s What You Missed
if You Could Not Attend
On Thursday night (10/17), nearly 100 pediatric, government, school and community leaders, as well as parents registered to attend the Chapter’s Annual Fall Symposium focused on chronic absenteeism.
November 14, 2024
Chapter Meeting
In-person Only. Please Attend
Mark your calendars for the November 14th Chapter meeting. All are welcome – current members and prospective members.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Statement on Racism
As health care providers dedicated to promoting the health and wellness of pediatric populations and pediatricians in the District of Columbia, the DC Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics understands the direct impact of systemic racism on the communities in which we serve. As healthcare providers dedicated to promoting the health and wellness of the pediatric population in the District of Columbia, the DC AAP is committed to advancing the care of ALL children. We understand that we cannot accomplish this goal without tackling systemic racism and the many forms it shows up in the lives of the children for which we care.
DC AAP aims to foster an environment that supports people of all races, ethnicities, and cultures. The chapter aims to support systems that enable equitable access to resources so that our patients and members can thrive. DC AAP also endorses professional workshops and continuing learning opportunities that highlight programs that are diverse, equitable and inclusive.
Through advocacy, education, and support, we will strive to create a more equitable world for our patients. We will advocate locally and nationally to improve policies to ensure all our children have equal access to healthcare. We will educate our patients and our community to ensure we are delivering high quality equitable care through programs that are diverse, equitable and inclusive.
Resources & Recent Events
Advocacy Day 2024
On March 5th, 2024, DCAAP held its annual Advocacy Day at Children’s National Shepard…
Trauma Informed Webinar Recap
Implementing Trauma-Informed Care – Real Conversations in the Clinic – Our guest hosts – Drs. Lisa Carlin and Chloe Goldbach
Recap Spring Symposium 2024
On May 21st, the Chapter held its annual Spring Symposium. We unveiled our Prescription for the District…
Nutrition Webinar
Building Nutrition Equity in the First 1000 Days – Strategies for Infant & Early Child Feeding within Households…
NCE Joint Chapter Reception
The 2023 AAP National Conference and Exhibition took place October 20-24 in Washington, DC. As the host...
Referrals to DC WIC
A new solution for referring patients/families through Findhelp, an online web application connected to the hospital’s electronic health record.
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Get In Touch
American Academy of Pediatrics
District of Columbia Chapter
P.O. Box 4521
Washington, D.C. 20017
For general inquiries and information,
please email DC AAP at executivedirector@aapdc.org