COVID-19 Overview and Update
Local Information and Resources
April 18, 2020
Dear AAP-OC Chapter Members,
 
I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy. A big thank you to Dr. Sheryll Morelli, Dr. David Safani, and Dr. Heather Huszti for their expert advice on our chapter chat this week!

Missed the April 15, 2020 Chapter Chat?


 On our next week's chapter chat we will be joined by Dr. Jasjit Singh and Dr. Matt Zahn where we will talk about antibody testing, medical avoidance, and public health updates. 


AAP-OC Chapter Virtual Chat #4
COVID-19 Update
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
6:00pm PDT
Did you have a question during a chapter chat? Please click here for the answers to many questions. This FAQ will be updated weekly following the chats. Chapter Chat Q and A (as of April 11, 2020)
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