Updates, Events, & Opportunities
Wednesday, 19 February 2020 | Issue 16
Dear Chapter Members,

These emails are for Chapter members to stay on top of updates, events, and other opportunities. Send your feedback on this and other Chapter activities to me at LDMcAllister@AAP.net .

Be well,
Leann DiDomenico McAllister, Executive Director
Nevada Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
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UPDATES
Public Charge Rule
Today the members of the Nevada Legislature Committee on Health Care heard testimony on how the Public Charge Rule will affect the health of immigrant children in Nevada.

During the Public Comment period, Nevada AAP Executive Director Leann McAllister gave a public comment (downloadable by clicking the image at left) stating the AAP's opposition to the Public Charge rule.

The statement also informed the Committee that the Nevada AAP joined with similar physician associations at the end of January to file amicus briefs with the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit urging the Court to affirm a preliminary injunction to the Trump Administration’s new rules that direct the State Department to deny green cards and visas to immigrants who are likely to use government assistance programs in
the future.

The Nevada AAP joins the AAP in encouraging families and doctors to visit the
Protecting Immigrant Families website to better understand their rights and public charge.
Complete Calendar and Details at NevadaAAP.org/calendar .

Wed, Mar 4th
Family Health Festival
For Families -- FREE -- Reno
3:30 PM- 6:30 PM
1090 Bresson Ave, Reno, NV 89502, USA

Sun, Mar 8th
FREE Walk with a Doc -- KIDS TIME!
For Families
Las Vegas/Henderson Pediatricians meet and walk with families the second Sunday of every month.
10:00 AM- 11:00 AM
Springs Preserve, 333 S Valley View Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89107, USA

Fri, Mar 13th
Project ECHO -- Complex Pediatrics
For Physicians -- FREE
Second Friday of each month

Tue, Mar 17th
Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and Section 504
For Pediatricians
Advanced Registration is Required
Webinar

Tue, Apr 21st
Board Meeting
Board Members -- Online -- Current Nevada AAP Board Members will receive email instructions on how to join our virtual, online quarterly Board Meeting
6:00 PM- 7:00 PM
Online

Sat, Oct 24th
Nevada AAP Annual Meeting
For Pediatrician
SAVE THE DATE! Call for speakers and exhibitors coming soon.
8:30 AM- 4:00 PM
M Resort Spa Casino, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd S, Henderson, NV 89044, USA
OPPORTUNITIES
Special thanks to Nevada AAP member Dodds P. Simangan, DO, MPH, FAAP, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas who contacted the Nevada AAP to remind doctors who didn't vote early that the Caucus is Saturday and to vote for the candidate that represents you and your patient's best interests.
2020 Nevada Caucus
To Caucus on Saturday, Feb 22 you must

  • Have a Nevada Drivers License/ID
  • Be a US Citizen
  • Be registered as a Democrat (online or in person)
  • Not have voted early

Check in starts at 10, and official business starts at 12. 

It can last anywhere from 1-4+ hours, so plan accordingly. 

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