COVID-19 Overview and Update
Local Information and Resources
April 11, 2020
Dear AAP-OC Chapter Members,
 
Chag Pesach Samech and Happy Easter everyone! I hope you are enjoying a physically distanced but socially integrated family weekend.

A big thank you to Dr. Cooper, Dr. Sheng, and Dr. Singh for their expert advice on our chapter chat this week!

Missed the April 7, 2020 Chapter Chat?


 On our next week's chapter chat we will be joined by Dr. Sheryl Morelli from Seattle Children's Hospital on Tips from Washington & Keeping a practice in COVID19, followed by an active discussion with our own mental health experts Dr. David Safani and Dr. Heather Hustzi on the impact of COVID19 on our patients and community. 

AAP-OC Chapter Virtual Chat #3
COVID-19 Update
Wednesday, April 15, 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.
Key topics include:
COVID-19 TESTING

TELEHEALTH - new updates from CHOC Children's

FINANCIAL & PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
NEWBORNS OF MOTHERS WITH COVID-19
PROVIDER RESOURCES

Please check the AAP-OC Chapter COVID-19 Web Page for Updates
COMMUNITY CORNER
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AAP-OC COVID19 website has key resources for parents and the community. Key topics include:
PARENTING during COVID-19
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT Resources
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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