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“PEDIATRICIAN CHAMPION FOR
KIDS” AWARDS
The Champion designation recognizes
Chapter members with individual pediatric practices
and group practices with at least 50% of Chapter members,
that actively participate in more than one Chapter
program. By bringing these programs to their patients
these pediatricians help the Chapter fulfill our mission
of achieving optimal health for all Orange County children
by promoting pediatric excellence. The California Chapter
4 AAP programs are here to support you in serving children
and families.
March 2009 E-NEWSLETTER
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Chapter Guide
for Young Physicians – This
is the booklet from our section on getting YP’s
involved in your chapter. Now available online on the
youngpeds network! Click
here to view.
AAP PHYSICIAN REFERRAL SERVICE
ON LINE
Search for a Pediatrician online www.aap.org/referral
AAP PRESS
ROOM
NATION'S PEDIATRICIANS
REVISE SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
NOVEMBER
2007 MEDIA MAILING
The AAP Developmental Project
promotes developmental screening at well-child visits
in physician offices in the South County area. This
project promotes developmental screening at 9 months,
18 and 24-30 months of age as well as M-CHAT screening
at 18 and 36 months of age. Project sites will utilize
the Ages and Stages Questionnaire or the PEDS developmental
screening tool when screening children for this project. The
goals of this project are to increase the number
of children screened utilizing an AAP approved developmental
screening tool and identify children at an early
age for developmental concerns which will enable
the physician to link these children and families
to services in the county.
The Injury and Violence Prevention
Program of the California Chapter 4, American Academy
of Pediatrics provides expertise, evidence-based
guidelines and public policy advocacy for childhood
injury prevention. Local pediatricians participate
in the Chapters’ programs and advocacy efforts
aimed at reducing childhood injuries.
The purpose
of the PE4ME Program is to address the growing obesity
and overweight epidemic among youth within Orange
County. The program emphasizes lessons for life-long
fitness and nutrition and employs innovative cardiovascular
and resistance training techniques. This site is
a tool for students and teachers to use as a learning
aid as well as a guide for implementing the PE4ME
program.
The mission of the National
program is to increase literacy in the 0 to 5 years
population by providing age appropriate books to pediatrician's
offices. The involvement of a child's physician can
strongly influence the family commitment to literacy.
The goal is to have 40 pediatric offices utilizing
this free, FUN, and important program during the coming
year. This project is funded through ROR National and
The Children and Families Commission of Orange County.
The
School Readiness Nurse Integration Program objectives
are to create a linkage between school nurses and an
AAP pediatrician who will provide clinical advice and
telephone triage support and assist the nurses in coordinating
care with primary care physicians. In
addition, this program will create an education
program for the nurses to address pediatric
health care issues, link nurses who are conducting
developmental screenings with a physician liaison
who will perform case reviews and consultations,
and promote collaboration between the community
pediatricians, the School Readiness Nurses
and the AAP.
LOS ANGELES - ORANGE
IMMUNIZATION NETWORK is
the immunization registry for Los Angeles and Orange counties. Immunization registries
are secure web-based systems used by doctors and other health care providers
to maintain the immunization information for their patients. LINK is part of
a state and national effort to improve the tracking and delivery of immunizations,
for better health of our children, families and communities. Click here to view
web site.
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HEALTH TOPICS |
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ADHD
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD) is a condition of the brain that
makes it hard for children to control their behavior.
It is one of the most common chronic conditions of
childhood. All children have behavior problems at
times. Children with ADHD
have frequent, severe problems that interfere with
their ability to live normal lives.
ALLERGIES AND ASTHMA
http://www.aap.org/sections/allergy
The website of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section
on Allergy and Immunology provides information for patients,
their parents, and healthcare providers in order to ensure
that patients receive the highest quality of care in
allergy, asthma, and immunology.
AUTISM
Autism
spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a group of developmental
disabilities caused by unusual brain development that
begin during childhood and last throughout a person's
life. As many
as 6 in every 1,000 children have at least one ASD.
BREASTFEEDING
The American Academy of Pediatrics recognizes that
breastfeeding is important for optimal infant and child
health and development. This Web page offers many resources
available from the AAP and external organizations to
help you and your family initiate and successfully
continue breastfeeding. Breastfeeding has advantages
for infants, mothers, families, and society. These
advantages include health, nutritional, immunologic,
developmental, psychologic, social, economic, and environmental
benefits.
CALCIUM AND BONE HEALTH
Calcium is important for strong bones. Approximately
50% of the calcium in adult bones is laid down during
adolescence, so this is a critical time period for
calcium intake. Dairy is an easy way to get calcium
but genetics and weight-bearing physical activity also
play important roles in developing strong bones.
CAR SAFETY SEATS AND TRANSPORTATION
SAFETY
Motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of
death for children and adolescents ages 1 to 21. The
AAP has information on topics ranging from car safety
seats to school buses to teen driving.
DEVELOPMENTAL
STAGES
This area allows caregivers to look up child information
according to the child's age.
IMMUNIZATIONS/VACCINES
Vaccines help prevent infectious diseases and save
lives. Childhood immunizations are responsible for
the control of many infectious diseases that were once
common in this country, including polio, measles, diphtheria,
pertussis (whooping cough), rubella (German measles),
mumps, tetanus, and Haemophilus influenzae type
b (Hib). While the US currently has near record low
cases of vaccine-preventable diseases, the viruses
and bacteria that cause them still exist. Vaccines
prevent disease in the people who receive them and
protect those who come into contact with unvaccinated
individuals.
Providing immunization in a medical home helps to
ensure a strong family-professional partnership based
on trust and mutual respect. This improves a clinicians
ability to communicate effectively with families about
the importance of vaccines and the timely immunization
of children.
OVERWEIGHT
AND OBESITY
Overweight and Obesity is recognized
by the AAP as a serious health concern. This Web Page
will link you to the AAP Overweight and Obesity website,
as well as recommendations on fighting pediatric obesity
and educational resources.
CHILDREN, TERRORISM, AND DISASTER
View
Web Site
Designed to aid pediatricians, parents, community leaders
and others in preparing for, and meeting children’s
needs during a disaster. The new area provides timely
information about emerging health threats as well as
existing research on the special needs of children,
ensuring physicians have the latest medical information
and resources right at their fingertips.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT IMMUNIZATIONS
Find out about immunization facts, schedule, safety
and much more.
www.cispimmunize.org
CURRENT NATIONAL VACCINE SUPPLY
www.cdc.gov/nip/news/shortages/#which
WEST NILE VIRUS INFORMATION
Although children appear to be at low risk for the
virus, pediatricians should be on the
lookout for the mosquito-borne disease. www.aap.org/family/wnv.html
WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR CHILD'S HEALTH
- A PEDIATRICIAN IS THE EXPERT
Click here
to view brochure. (Acrobat Reader required)
PEDIATRIC SUBSPECIALIST FACT SHEETS
Has your child been referred to a specialist? Click
here for information on the background training
and area of expertise for many pediatric subspecialities. |
