by | Aug 6, 2014 | 2014-08-01, Announcements
“How 3 AAP chapters and Title V are improving the lives of children with special needs” was published in the July issue of AAP News in collaboration with the National Center for Medical Home Implementation at the AAP and our partners at the Association of Maternal and...
by | Aug 4, 2014 | 2014-08-01, Hot Topics
National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) begins on August 3rd. Below are links to some helpful resources for promoting NIAM. Please note, NIAM is divided into four weekly themes: A Healthy Start (August 3-9) Back to School (August 10-16) Off to the Future...
by | Jul 21, 2014 | 2014-08-01, Announcements
The Division of Medical Ethics at NYU Langone Medical Center is inviting Pediatricians to participate in a survey about how physicians respond to vaccine refusals. The survey focuses on gathering information regarding how many parents refuse vaccinations for their...
by | Jul 15, 2014 | 2014-08-01, Hot Topics
With the generous support of CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield, Advocates for Youth is pleased to offer CDC Contraceptive Guidance for Health Provider materials to help improve the delivery of family planning services for teens in the District of Columbia. View the...
by | Jul 15, 2014 | 2014-08-01, Announcements, Members in the News
DC AAP Past-President, Dr. Robert Zarr, discusses the Park Rx America Prescription program on NPR’s morning edition. Park Rx America is a community health initiative designed to prescribe NATURE to patients and families to encourage outside time in one of over 350...
by | Jun 16, 2014 | 2014-07-01, 2014-08-01, Announcements
CMS has recently published a trio of guides to support states in their work to implement EPSDT, the Medicaid benefit for children and adolescents. The first guide provides an overview of the benefit, and summarizes CMS policy on screenings, diagnostic services and...
