AUGUST 2024, WEEK 3
This past week, our family of 7 (5 has been stressful and exciting, i field and our chapter.
Change, as we know, is an inherent part of life, and it often brings about new opportunities and challenges. Our recent developments reflect this idea. Our chapter is undergoing some thrilling transformations, and I’m confident these changes will positively impact our work in pediatric care.
In the face of evolving practices and shifting hospital landscapes, it’s inspiring to witness the energy and adaptability within our membership The ability to pivot and embrace new approaches is what keeps us at the forefront of pediatric care and ensures that we continue to meet the needs of our patients effectively.
Our recent initiatives and updates are a testament to our collective resilience and commitment. From enhanced collaborative opportunities to innovative approaches in education and patient care, we are setting a course for continued success. I encourage you all to engage actively with these changes and contribute your valuable perspectives.
As we navigate these transitions, let’s continue to support each other and stay connected Our shared dedication and adaptability are what make our chapter strong and effective I look forward to working together through these exciting times and seeing the positive impact of our efforts
Thank you for your continued support and dedication.
“Be the change you wish to see in this world.” ~Gandhi
Natasha K Sriraman VA-AAP President
Meet Your Executive Committee
PRESIDENT
NATASHA K. SRIRAMAN, M.D.
Events
SEPT 27 - OCT 1
PERCITA ELLIS, M.D.
NCE/AAP National Meeting
NOV 8 - 9
Mohsen Ziai at INOVA
NOV 14
Board Meeting (Virtual)
Committees
ADVOCACY
CHILD SAFETY
FOOD EQUITY
IMMIGRANT HEALTH IMMUNIZATION
MENTAL HEALTH
PEDIATRIC COUNCIL
SCHOOL HEALTH
TREASURER
SUZANNE BRIXEY, M.D. KRISTINA POWELL, M.D.
JANUARY 23 , 2025
VA-AAP Advocacy Day
MARCH 21-23, 2025
Birdsong McLemore at UVA
APRIL 2025
Board Meeting (Virtual)
JUNE 12, 2025
Pediatric Sports Medicine
JULY 18, 2025
BOD Meeting & Dinner
JULY 18-20, 2025
Pediatrics at the Beach
Champions
We have a few committees & champions that are looking for Co-chairs. If you are interested in becoming a co-chair, or even a member of any of these committees, please click the Contact Us button below. Contact Us
ADOLESCENT MEDICINE BREASTFEEDING
EARLY CHILDHOOD
ENVIRONMENTAL
EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION
GUN VIOLENCE
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
INFECTIOUS DISEASE
ORAL HEALTH
RURAL HEALTH
SPORTS MEDICINE
TELEHEALTH
Returning to work can be challenging for the breastfeeding family, but with the right preparationandsupport,itcanbemanagedsmoothlytoprovidethebestnutritionfor infants. Herearesometipstohelpbreastfeedingparentsfacilitatethattransition:
PlanAhead
ThePumpAct 2022
Inform your employer about your breastfeeding needs, discussing options for breaks and a private spaceforpumping
Familiarize yourself with laws regarding breastfeeding and pumping at work. The PUMP (Providing Urgent Maternal Protections) Act was enacted at the federal level in 2022 and outlines the protections for time and space to express breastmilk during employment hours https://wwwusbreastfeedingorg/the-pump-actexplainedhtml
PrepareforPumpingat Work
Pack a bag that includes your breast pump, bottles, extra parts, cleaning supplies and a coolerwithicepacks
Plan where you will store your pumped milk during the day A refrigerator at work is ideal, butacoolerwithicepackscanalsowork
KnowWhentoSeekHelp
If you encounter difficulties, a lactation consultant can provide expert advice andsupport
Talktoyourdoctorifyouhaveconcerns aboutyourhealthormilksupply
Practice using your breast pump before returning to work to become familiar with it andestablishagoodpumpingroutine Builda supply of breast milk by pumping and storing milkafewweeksinadvance
Createascheduletopumpatthesametimes eachdaytomaintainyourmilksupply Every 2-3 hours is recommended Try to align your baby's feeding schedule with your work scheduletominimizedisruptions
Joinabreastfeedingsupportgroup oronlinecommunityforadvice andencouragement Talktoother nursingmomsatyourworkplace forhowtheyweresuccessful
Ensure your baby’s caregiver is comfortable with handling and feeding expressed breast milk Practice feedings with your caregiver prior to leavingyourinfantintheircare
Returning to work while breastfeeding requires planning and commitment, butmanymotherssuccessfullymanageit Withtherightstrategies,youcan continue to provide breast milk for your baby while balancing work responsibilities.
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October Collaboration 10/2-Collaboration&Communicationwith Families
RavinderpalSingh,MD|Inova|Fairfax,VA 10/16-CollaborationwithPsychiatry KateLiebesny,MD|CarilionClinic| Roanoke,VA AmyKryder,MD|CarilionClinic|Roanoke,VA
Are you a Virginia PCP looking to gain professional education in pediatric mental health? Join us for a REACH PPP!
A dynamic 3-day, 16-hour in-person interactive course focused on building skills and confidence in diagnosing and treating pediatric mental & behavioral health problems led by Virginia faculty. Followed by a 6-month, case-based online program. Participants join 12 bi-monthly, 1-hour group conference calls with Virginia primary care and child psychiatry experts to learn how to manage pediatric mental health issues encountered in daily practices.. All participants will receive custom-designed toolkits with guides, assessment instruments, dosing and side effect charts, medication comparison tables, and handouts for patients and parents.
Participants will learn to: ntifyanddifferentiateamongpediatric health problems such as childhood DHD,bipolardisorder,anxietystates D),oppositionalandconductdisorders, manage psychopharmacology: selecting initiating and tapering dosages, improvements, and identifying and minimizingmedicationsideeffects. implementatreatmentplanbymobilizing urces like family members, school personnel,andotherprofessionalcaregivers.
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EVERY RIDE SAFE RIDE:
VDH SAFE TRANSPORTATION FOR CHILDREN WORK
ONE YEAR COMMITMENT
BEGINNING SEPT 1, ESTIMATE OF 15 HRS
STIPEND APPROXIMATION: $1500
ACTIVITIES PRIMARILY INCLUDE: PROVIDING INPUT ON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING CONTENT AND PRACTICE TOOLS
ASSIST IN CONDUCTING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAININGS WITH SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT (2, 2-HOUR SESSIONS, VIRTUAL)
TESTING TOOLS IN PRACTICE FOR FEEDBACK
For more information, or to express interest, please email Jane Chappell by clicking this image or scanning the QR Code.
RESOURCES & REQUESTS
RESOURCES & REQUESTS
Virginia is working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to implement a new program called Virginia SUN Bucks. Through Virginia SUN Bucks, some families will receive extra money to help with the costs of groceries that include fresh fruit, vegetables, whole grains, dairy and meat at grocery stores, farmers markets and other places that accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) EBT benefits.
Each school-age child that meets the program requirements will get a one-time payment of $120. Benefits will be issued either on your family's SNAP EBT card or a pre-loaded Virginia SUN Bucks card that looks just like a debit or credit card and can be used to purchase groceries.
The good news is many families automatically qualify for Virginia SUN Bucks and will not need to take any steps to receive this new benefit.
We estimate Virginia SUN Bucks will benefit more than 790,000 school-aged children in 2024, with more than 650,000 expected to be enrolled in the program automatically. That is to say, 4 out of 5 children will receive the benefit without having to apply.
If a child is eligible, but not automatically enrolled, VDSS asks that their parent or guardian apply for Virginia SUN Bucks by printing the application found at VirginiaSUNBucks.com/apply and mailing it to: Virginia SUN Bucks c/o VDSS, 5600 Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060.
CALL CENTER
The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is pleased to announce the launch of the Virginia SUN Bucks call center.
The call center is being introduced as an additional support for those who need to apply, or require assistance, and will be available July 22 through August 30, 2024 by calling 866513-1414 (toll-free) or 804-294-1633 (local) Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The call center is available to provide assistance with applying for the program and serves as an additional avenue through which applications can be submitted. All applications, whether submitted via mail or the call center, must be received by August 30, 2024.
Families and community partners are encouraged to visit VirginiaSUNBucks.com for more information about the program, including frequently asked questions. Customers can access a brief, interactive quiz to help determine their eligibility by clicking the ‘Do you need to apply for Virginia Sun Bucks?’ button on the Virginia SUN Bucks homepage.
The Virginia SUN Bucks website features downloadable resources that can be shared to help promote the new program. In particular, the Community Partner Resources page includes the program application along with instructions, infographics and flyers; all materials are available in multiple languages.
YOUR VOTE IS
TU VOTO TIENE PODER
Podermos influir directamente en estas politicas y ayudar a dar forma a la salud de nuestra comunidad para las generaciones venideras.
LATA DE VOTACION:
Los funcionarios que votamos para el cargo toman decisiones importantes como Cuánto cuestan los medicamentos recetados
Si tenemos acceso a frutas y verduras frescas...y más.
Voting is one of the most powerful ways to influence change at the local, state and national levels. There is a connection between voting and health equity.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 5
Candidates elected to positions up and down the ballot will shape policies that directly impact the health of young people, families and communities.
AAP is leading a nonpartisan Get Out the Vote campaign to provide pediatricians with the tools they need to cast their ballot and share the importance of voting.
To access these resources, please click here or scan the QR Code
Voter Registration Badges
Thousands of health professionals across the country are using Vot-ER badges to give their patients an opportunity to access a nonpartisan voter registration platform in the hospital or clinic.
Get a free voter registration badge today and join the movement for a healthier democracy!
To request your badge, please click here or scan the QR Code
Children are counting on us; vote like their future depends on it.
NEWS FROM AAP
Join the Conversation!
Enhance digital screening and treatment tools that help manage suicide risk. Focus groups with teens, parents, & practice teams.
The American Academy of Pediatrics’ Pediatric Research in Office Settings (PROS) teams are currently recruiting clinicians/staff, parents, and teens to participate in focus groups as part of their HEART+ teen suicide prevention study. The purpose of the focus groups is to explore the use of a digital teen suicide intervention by pediatric primary care practices with no embedded mental health services –the idea is for this intervention, ideally shaped by those who would ultimately use it, to serve as a support bridge until a teen can secure comprehensive mental health services.
Below you will also find information about a new tool, launched by the Center of Excellence on Social Media and TheHelpAt-RiskTeensThrive(HEART+)studyneedsyourhelp!
In search of: Primary care practices (one pediatrician/one staff) to:
Participate in a virtual focus group about a digital app-based teen suicide prevention intervention.
Refer parents/adolescents who may be interested in participating in a virtual focus group about the app.
Length of Focus Groups: About one hour Dates of Focus Groups: Spring 2024 - exact dates TBA Practices that qualify: Primary care practices that do NOT have embedded/co-located mental health services
Each Focus Group Participant will receive a $50 gift CARD IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR EFFORTS AND EACH PARTICIPATING PRACTICE RECEIVES
$250
• Note that there will be separate focus groups for practices, parents, and teens, respectively.
This research opportunity is a collaboration between:
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Pediatric Re-search in Office Settings (PRS) research network
University of Pittsburgh (Pitt)
Study Funder: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Principal Investigator: Stephanie Stepp, PhD, at Pitt
Research opportunity purpose:
Take part in refining digital suicide prevention screening and treatment tools that identify, triage, and manage teens with depression or at risk of suicide Help design digital screening and treatment tools that are user-friendly for teens, parents, and practices!
This research opportunity is part of a larger study that will later pilot test these digital suicide prevention tools within pediatric primary care
HEART+ STUDY RESPONSE FORM click here or scan QR Code
Whatisinvolvedforyourpractice?
Identify patients 12-17 years with a past historyofdepressionorsuicidebehaviorto invitetoa1-hourconfidentialfocusgroup. Refer parents of patients 12-17 to PITT to learn more about the confidential focus group. Parent permission is required for a teen to participate. Parents are invited to separateconfidentialfocusgroupstoo! Select practice team members (clinicians and staff) to participate in a 1-hour confidentialfocusgroups.
Tojointhestudy:
Return the Study Participation Form to PROS!
Sendviaemail(prosops.org)ORfax (847-434-8910)
Wanttoknowmore?
Please reach out to Donna Harris at dlharris@aap.orgor630-626-6362
September 27 - October 1, 2024
AAP/CDC Webinar: Prepare Your Clinics and Patients for Fall and Winter Respiratory Virus Season
NEWS FROM AAP Aug 27, 2024 12:00 PM
Moderator
Benjamin D. Hoffman, MD, FAAP President, American Academy of Pediatrics
Expert Panelists
Manisha Patel, MD, MS, MBA Chief Medical Officer, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), CDC
Katherine Fleming-Dutra, MD, FAAP
Lead, Vaccine Effectiveness and Policy Team NCIRD, Coronavirus and Other Respiratory Viruses Division
Jennifer M. Nelson, MD, MPH, FAAP, DipABLM Sr Advisor for Health Equity, Immunization Services Division, NCIRD, CDC
Charlene Wong, MD, MSHP Sr Advisor for Health Strategy, Immediate Office of the Director, CDC
Sean T. O’Leary, MD, MPH, FAAP Chairperson, AAP Committee on Infectious Diseases
To register for this free webinar, please click “Register Now” or scan the QR Code
The CDC has developed a Provider Toolkit in preparation of the fall and winter virus season.
Annually, in the US, flu, COVID-19, and RSV cause extreme numbers of hospitalizations and deaths. We now have more tools than ever before to help people protect themselves, their families, and communities!
To access the Toolkit, please click HERE or scan the QR Code
The American Academy of Pediatrics have developed a Reporting Form for RSV.
Please submit reporting, questions, success stories, and barriers related to the administration in inpatient and outpatient settings.
The form can be found here, or by scanning the QR Code
Benjamin Hoffman, MD, FAAP Manisha Patel, MD, MS, MBA Katherine Fleming-Dutra, MD, FAAP
Jennifer M. Nelson, MD, MPH, FAAP, DipABLM
Charlene Wong, MD, MSHP Sean T. O’Leary, MD, MPH, FAAP
Membership
We are pleased to announce AAP has introduced the option to auto-renew your membership for your convenience! This new option will allow you to enjoy uninterrupted membership, while avoiding the hassle of having to remember to pay monthly/annually. We do the work for you & your membership stays intact! If interested in enrolling in AutoPay, please click the button below or scan the QR code
Learning Update from Across the State
Children’s Hospital of Richmond Grand Rounds are one a break for the summer and will return in September 2024.
Grand Rounds are held Tuesdays from 12 noon - 1 pm.
No Grand Rounds scheduled for the week.
Learning Update from Across the State
No Grand Rounds scheduled for the week.
Learning Update from Across the State
Tanglewood Mill Mt. Conference Room 1701
Thursday, August 15, 2024 7:30 AM-8:30 AM
Drs. Linda Keele and Allison Moran and Angela Wolfe, BSN, RN, RRT, CPN
Topic: Implementing the PICU A-F Liberation Bundle
Meeting ID: 215 263 407 462
Passcode: mfgVkN
UPCOMING COURSES & CONFERENCES
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