COVID-19 Overview and Update
Local Information and Resources
April 26, 2020
Dear AAP-OC Chapter Members,
 
I hope everyone is staying healthy and getting some outside sun this weekend. A big thank you to Dr. Matt Zahn and Dr. Jasjit Singh for their expert advice on our chapter chat this week! Here are some answers to questions we were unable to address during the chat, and more to come soon.


Missed the April 22, 2020 Chapter Chat?


 On our next week's chapter chat we will be joined by Dr. Mike Weiss to discuss How to have a successful Telehealth visit, and we will be chatting with Dr. Heather Huszti and Dr. David Safani on How providers can deal with the Emotional Impact of COVID-19 and What to expect after the pandemic. 

AAP-OC Chapter Virtual Chat #5
COVID-19 Update
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
6:00pm PDT
PROVIDER CORNER
Our AAP-OC COVID19 website is updated daily pulling together the latest updates from the OCHCA, CDC, AAP national, and other key resources to have in one location.

The American Red Cross and CHOC Children's Hospital are seeking healthy adults who have fully recovered from COVID-19 to donate plasma to help patients fighting COVID-19. Donors must be 14-day symptom free, and have documentation of being COVID-19 positive. 




CHOC would like to know: would your practice be interested in assistance with practice-specific guidance on Telehealth implementation and technical and operational support? Please reply TO THIS SURVEY to gauge potential interest.


Please check the AAP-OC Chapter COVID-19 Web Page for Updates
COMMUNITY CORNER
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Due to the continuing shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE), AAP-OC has created a PPE drive to collect and distribute needed equipment throughout the community.
DONORS NEEDED
We are looking for donors of PPE and cleaning/sanitizing supplies to connect to the practices who need them. If you are able to donate, please complete the Donor Survey below.
If you have any further questions, please contact Jamie McDonald, Executive Director at jamie@aap-oc.org 
 
Thank you for all you do to ensure our patients, families, and community stay in optimal health during this time.
 

Best,
Katherine Williamson, MD, FAAP