CHDI NEWSLETTER
New Issue Brief on Addressing ADHD in Pediatric Primary Care Settings
Issue Brief 60
CHDI's latest  Issue Brief  explores the critical role of pediatric primary care in identifying and managing treatment for children with Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). CHDI is one of five organizations selected nationally by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to pilot a project to develop and test innovative ways to increase the use of the AAP Guideline in pediatric primary care. 

Click here to read  Issue Brief 60: The Critical Role of Pediatric Primary Care in Addressing Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Latest IMPACT Highlights Mid-Level Developmental Assessment (MLDA)
MLDA IMPACT Report
A Better Way to Assess Developmental Needs in Early Childhood Systems: Mid-Level Developmental Assessment  examines  how 
Connecticut and communities in four other states are using a new model of assessment to improve care for young children with mild to moderate behavioral and developmental concerns. Most of these children would not qualify for publicly funded intervention services and could be at risk for arriving at kindergarten without essential developmental skills to succeed.
 
The IMPACT report was featured in a WNPR story and on AdvancingKids.org. 
CHDI and CT Health Foundation Team Up to Address Pediatric Primary Care Payment Reform
CHDI is collaborating with the Connecticut Health Foundation to support a study group that is working to develop new models to pay for pediatric primary care. The work has a very simple goal: find ways to ensure that the way we pay for pediatric primary care encourages health promotion and prevention practices that will improve lifelong outcomes for children. The group includes includes health care providers, insurance companies, and officials from state health agencies. 

Learn more about this work in a two part guest blog series prepared for the Connecticut Health Foundation, by CHDI's VP for Health Initiatives  Lisa Honigfeld .
Implementing Connecticut's Behavioral Health Plan for Children
The Connecticut Health Foundation  is  supporting  CHDI to lead  implementation of critical components of  Connecticut's Behavioral Health Plan for Children. The funding will examine and help align financial support for the delivery of behavioral health services in Connecticut. The grant funding will also help identify, expand, and align behavioral health screening and early identification activities, so children with needs can be identified early and connected to services. Currently, many settings that serve children - such as schools and pediatric primary care offices - do not consistently screen for behavioral health conditions, leading many children to fall through the cracks and miss out on helpful therapeutic services. To learn more about Connecticut's Behavioral Health Plan for Children  visit www.plan4children.org.
Board News
CHDI Welcomes New Board Member Gil Peri
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Gil Peri recently joined the Board of Directors at CHDI and Children's Fund of Connecticut. Peri has more than two decades of leadership experience in strategic planning, performance improvement, and business development for healthcare systems. He currently serves as President and Chief Operating Officer of Connecticut Children's Medical Center. In this role, he is responsible for the administration and operation of the medical center, which includes more than 1,000 medical staff. P eri received a master's degree in business administration and a master's degree in public health from the University of South Florida.   Read his full bio here
Thank you to Kevin Kelly for a Decade of Service 
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Kevin Kelly, Vice President for Business Development at Coverys, served on the CHDI and the Children's Fund of Connecticut's boards for a decade completing three consecutive terms. With over 25 years in the healthcare and insurance industries, Kelly was highly regarded for his many contributions to the boards, as well as his time chairing the Finance Committee and the Audit Committee. Although he is stepping down from the boards, he will remain an active member of the Finance Committee.
Staff News
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Lisa Honigfeld Joins CASBHC Board of Directors
CHDI's Vice President for Health Initiatives Lisa Honigfeld was elected to the Board of Directors for the Connecticut Association of School Based Health Centers.  Honigfeld joins a committed group of individuals who support School Based Health Centers and their ability to keep students healthy and in school so they can maximize their opportunities for learning. "Dr. Honigfeld's experience in pediatrics and policy related to children's health will be an asset to the CASBHC Board of Directors," stated Jesse White-Fresé, Executive Director of the Connecticut Association of School Based Health Centers.   
Tianna Hill Joins CHDI's Communications Team
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Congratulations to Tianna Hill, M.S.W. who was recently named CHDI's Communications Associate and Project Coordinator. Hill joined CHDI in 2015 as a full time project coordinator for the School-Based Diversion Initiative (SBDI) and will now split her time between SBDI and communications. In her new communications role she will  build awareness of the organization's mission, programs, and priorities. Her knowledge of systems change, passion for CHDI's work, creativity, and communications skills will help CHDI advance policy, systems, and practice change that  improves the health and well being of children.
CHDI is Seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow 
The Child Health and Development Institute (CHDI) seeks to hire a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow in implementation science/child trauma starting in Summer 2018. This is a full time one year Fellowship with benefits.  Click here  for the job description and application procedures.
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