2024, WEEK 3
Dear VA-AAP Members;
I am honored to address you as the new President of the VA-AAP It is with great enthusiasm that I introduce our revitalized newsletter, a platform designed to strengthen our community of pediatricians.
As we embark on this journey together, I am thrilled to announce the appointment of our new executive board who bring invaluable expertise and passion to our mission: President: Natasha K. Sriraman MD, MPH
Vice-President: Percita Ellis, MD Treasurer: Suzanne Brixey, MD
Past-President: Kristina Powell, MD
Their leadership will undoubtedly guide us towards achieving our shared goals of advancing pediatric medicine and improving children's health outcomes.
I owe a huge debt of gratitude to Dr. Kristina Powell, who served as an excellent President for the last 2 years. Her leadership has not only grown the chapter but improved the health and well-being of children and families throughout the Commonwealth. I appreciate all that I have learned from her over these past couple of years
Our newsletter, Pediatric Prism, will serve as a dynamic platform for exchanging insights, showcasing innovative practices, and highlighting groundbreaking research in our field. It is not merely a publication but a conduit for fostering collaboration and sharing knowledge that enhances our collective impact. Huge shout-out to Amanda Henry, ED and Kaela Luchs for their innovative ideas in creating our newsletter.
I encourage each of you to actively engage with Pediatric Prism We welcome you to share your work, experiences and stories with our Chapter membership. Your contributions are instrumental in driving meaningful change.
Thank you for your unwavering commitment to the well-being of children and families. Together, we will continue to innovate, educate, and advocate for children and families in Virginia.
“Be the change you wish to see in this world ” -Mahatma Gandhi
Natasha
K Sriraman, MD
Meet Your Executive Committee
NATASHA SRIRAMAN, M.D.
Events
JULY 19
PERCITA ELLIS, M.D.
VA-AAP Annual Board Meeting
JULY 19-21
Pediatrics at the Beach
SEPT 27 - OCT 1
AAP National Meeting
Committees
ADVOCACY
CHILD SAFETY
FOOD INSECURITY
IMMIGRANT HEALTH
IMMUNIZATION
MENTAL HEALTH
PEDIATRIC COUNCIL
SCHOOL HEALTH
TREASURER
SUZANNE BRIXEY, M.D.
NOV 8 - 9
Mohsen Ziai
NOV 14 Board Meeting (Virtual)
JANUARY 23
VA-AAP Advocacy Day
IMMEDIATE PAST-PRESIDENT
KRISTINA POWELL, M.D.
SPRING 2025
Birdsong McLemore
APRIL 2025
VA-AAP Board Meeting
JUNE 12, 2025
Pediatric Sports Medicine
Champions
ADOLESCENT MEDICINE
BREAST FEEDING
EARLY CHILDHOOD
ENVIRONMENTAL
EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION
GUN VIOLENCE
HEALTH LIFESTYLE
INFECTIOUS DISEASE
ORAL HEALTH
RURAL HEALTH
SPORTS MEDICINE
TELEHEALTH
KRISTINA POWELL, MD CHKD
GENERAL
PEDIATRICS
VA-AAP CHAPTER
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
WHAT WERE THE MOST CHALLENGING & MOST REWARDING PARTS OF BEING THE CHAPTER PRESIDENT FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS?
The most rewarding part of the presidency was getting to know so many wonderful pediatricians throughout Virginia I enjoyed hearing from and meeting so many colleagues that are passionate about child and adolescent health issues. I was moved by the number of individuals that wanted to be involved in the Chapter and the size of our membership in VA I enjoyed speaking and talking with people at the state conferences The most challenging part was that due to our Chapter growth, we chose to change management companies for the first time in 20 years and of course there were a lot of logistics involved with that
WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD GIVE TO SOMEONE INTERESTED IN GETTING MORE INVOLVED WITH THE CHAPTER?
The Virginia AAP board is a group of volunteers that are passionate about the children and adolescents in the Commonwealth We need other pediatricians to join our efforts We would not exist without our membership and your involvement We have committees and champions for various issues that you can join Most of our work is via email or zoom Please email our executive director if you would like to help with or start a new project
YOUR ROLE AS CHAPTER PRESIDENT ENDED JUNE 30. WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS NOW?
I plan to get back to focusing on my general pediatric practice at Pediatric Associates of Williamsburg where I have practiced for 20 years I am also taking on a new role as the QI lead for VMAP for the various educational programs. I will continue to stay involved in the Chapter as immediate past president and attend many of the committee meetings Lastly, I will continue to work on making Bridge2ResourecesVA userfriendly and available to anyone in Virginia that is looking for social needs resources
WHAT
IS YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE?
Star Wars
LET’S GET PERSONAL! SHARE A FUN FACT ABOUT YOURSELF OUTSIDE OF YOUR PROFESSIONAL LIFE?
I love the outdoors, walking, running, and hiking I hope to hike the AT someday!
GRANT & OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Pediatrics Deputy Editor Application - Deadline July 19, 2024
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) seeks a candidate to serve as Deputy Editor for Pediatrics, the flagship peer-reviewed journal of the AAP.
Responsibilities of the Deputy Editor
The Deputy Editor assists the editor-in-chief with overall editorial content and peer-review management, as well as acting as an ambassador for the journal, engaging audiences at all levels and expanding the journal's reach, all while defining the journal's editorial strategy and policies. The Deputy Editor should be able to identify trends and innovations in scientific journal publishing and understand open access.
The position of Deputy Editor is an independent contract position with an annual stipend and AAP editorial office management support. The initial term is 6 years, renewable for an additional 3 years (for a total of 9 years), as approved by the AAP The initial term begins July 1, 2025; however, training for the role will begin in January 2025
Appointments are made on the basis of knowledge, expertise, and interest. The AAP treats all application materials as confidential. Applications, CVs, and other documents will be kept secure and will not be shared with anyone except designated AAP staff and the editorial leadership.
At the end of this application, you will be asked to upload a written narrative addressing the following:
Why you are interested in this role
Willingness to devote time to the journal
Suggestions you have for the future direction of the journal
Read the Deputy Editor role description here.
Deadline for submissions is July 19, 2024.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Senior Managing Editor Kate Larson at klarson@aap.org
RESOURCES & REQUESTS
NEWS FROM AAP
Join the Conversation!
Enhance digital screening and treatment tools that help manage suicide risk. Focus groups with teens, parents, & practice teams.
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
TheAmericanAcademyofPediatrics’PediatricResearchin OfficeSettings(PROS)teamsarecurrentlyrecruiting clinicians/staff,parents,andteenstoparticipateinfocus groupsaspartoftheirHEART+teensuicideprevention study.Thepurposeofthefocusgroupsistoexploretheuse ofadigitalteensuicideinterventionbypediatricprimary carepracticeswithnoembeddedmentalhealthservices–theideaisforthisintervention,ideallyshapedbythosewho wouldultimatelyuseit,toserveasasupportbridgeuntila teencansecurecomprehensivementalhealthservices. Belowyouwillalsofindinformationaboutanewtool, launchedbytheCenterofExcellenceonSocialMediaand
TheHelpAt-RiskTeensThrive(HEART+)studyneedsyourhelp!
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
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.
Updates in ADHD Treatment
Lowry Shropshire, MD
Developmental Pediatrics
Friday, July 19
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Learning Objectives:
• Review the current recommended treatment approaches for ADHD
• Reviewe the mechanism of action, expected benefits, and potential side effects of stimulant and non-stimulant ADHD medications
• Become familiar with newer ADHD medications
Learning Update from Across the State
No Grand Rounds scheduled for the week.
Learning Update from Across the State
Microbiome in Pediatrics
Dr. Hayley Busch
Thursday, July 18
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Meeting ID: 215 263 407 462
Passcode: mfgVkn
UPCOMING COURSES & CONFERENCES
