2016 - February Edition
Paula J. Whiteman, MD, FACEP, FAAP 
President, AAP-CA2
Representative, AAP-District IX CFMC
 
Welcome to the February edition of our monthly e-Newsletter.

FEATURE ARTICLE
Our feature article is on Foreign Body Aspiration in Children: Where are the Warning Labels? by D r. Nina Shapiro, MD, FACS, FAAP, Professor of Head and Neck Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA; Director of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA.
 
RECOGNITION
Congratulations to us!! The National AAP just notified us that we have won the 2015 Award of Chapter Excellence for a Very Large Chapter! This will be awarded to us at the upcoming Joint District Meeting in the summer. As previous winners of the 2014 Award of Chapter Excellence for a Very Large Chapter, this makes it two years in a row!!!  Hooray us :-)
 
Congratulations to our AAP-CA2 secretary, Chris Landon, MD, FCCP, CDM, FAAP for having three abstracts accepted for presentation at the 2016 American Thoracic Society International Conference to be held in San Francisco in May, 2016.
 
TOWNHALL MEETING
San Bernardino Area Representative, Damodara Rajasekhar, MD, FAAP hosted a Town Hall meeting in Victorville with 21 in attendance, including one of our Riverside Area Representatives, Tim Watson, MD, FAAP. The guest speaker was Dr. Manoj Shah, who spoke on Pediatric Epigastric Pain. Please see the photos below, including specific details from this informative event.
 
RESOLUTIONS
One of the physicians at the Victorville Town Hall Meeting had a request of the Academy regarding the approach to parents using marijuana. From that conversation, we now have the late resolution, LR-3, Pediatric Guidance Regarding Parental Marijuana Use. This will be in addition to our district's other 23 resolutions of the now 135 presently scheduled to be debated at the 2016 Annual Leadership Forum. We appreciate all the enthusiasm and hard work that went into this process. There were a variety of topics presented, which should make for some lively discussions.
 
UPCOMING EVENTS
Our next Town Hall will be held in Woodland Hills on February 24, hosted by Ken Saul, MD, FAAP.
 
Regarding our 27th Annual Southern California Postgraduate Conference, Advances In Pediatrics 2016, at the Universal Sheraton, to be held on April 16, 2016.  Registration will soon be OPEN! Please keep an eye on your inbox and be sure to take advantage of our Early Bird registration, which will be through Monday, March 14, 2016.
 
We have an exciting addition to our conference line. Alisa Dennis, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Mindfulness Consultant, who will provide an optional, complimentary pre-conference non-CME session entitled, "Mindfulness in the Morning." She will begin the session with simple tai chi warm-up exercises followed by a guided mindfulness meditation and closing with Q&A. Please scroll down to read her full biography and the description of this session.
 
As always, I welcome your comments and suggestions. 

Sincerely,

Paula Whiteman, MD, FACEP, FAAP
President, AAP-CA2
Representative, AAP-District IX CFMC

Please visit us on the web:  aapca2.org

Feature Article
Foreign Body Aspiration in Children: Where are the Warning Labels?
Nina Shapiro, MD, FACS, FAAP
Nina Shapiro, MD, FACS, FAAP
Professor of Head and Neck Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Director of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA
Foreign body aspiration events in children account for over 17,000 emergency room visits per year, and over 200 pediatric deaths annually in the United States alone.  The majority of these events occur in children ages 10-36 months.  While toys and toy parts are often a choking -risk concern for parents and caregivers, food items are more common than non-food items as a source of choking in young children. 
Seeds and nuts are the most common food object overall, and peanuts are the most common legume. Hot dogs, raw carrots, whole grapes, and gelatinous candies are the most common causes of fatal choking episodes in children under age 14 years Read more...  Bio  

Recognition
AAP-CA2, Recipient of the 2015 Chapter of Excellence Award
For the second consecutive year, AAP-CA2 will be awarded the 2015 Chapter of Excellence Award, in the category of Very Large Chapters (1,000+ members). We would like to thank the members of our chapter who have contributed through their programs and activities, as emphasized in our 2015 Chapter Annual Report, for this significant accomplishment. We will receive this award during the next Joint District Meeting, in August.

The Awards of Chapter Excellence recognizes excellence in programs that advance the welfare of children.

Chris Landon, MD, FCCP, CDM, FAAP
Congratulations to AAP-CA2 Secretary, Chris Landon, MD, FCCP, CDM, FAAP, for his extensive research in pediatric asthma, COPD, and bronchiectasis, leading to three abstracts being accepted into the 2016 American Thoracic Society International Conference, in San Francisco this upcoming May.

ID 5212 Continuous Quality Network (CQN) Pediatric Asthma
A63-PEDIATRIC ASTHMA: PREDICTORS AND OUTCOMES

ID 5145 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Access To Community Health 
A41-THE SPECTRUM COPD CARE: FROM IDENTIFICATION TO POLICY

ID 5308 Nebulizer Aerosol Performance and Patient Acceptance in Cystic Fibrosis
A51-BRONCHIECTASIS: CLINICAL AND EPIDEMIOLOGIC STUDIES

In The Community
January 20, 2015 - Town Hall/Dinner Meeting - Victorville

AAP-CA2 pediatricians met for a Town Hall meeting hosted by San Bernardino County/High Desert Area Representative, Damodara Rajasekhar, MD, FAAP.    Guest speaker Manoj Shah, MD - Pediatric GI Specialist from Loma Linda University Medical Center,  presented on epigastric pain in children. 



Guest speaker Bradley P. Gilbert, MD, MPP, and CEO of Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP), one of the largest not-for-profit public health plans in California, with 1,131,917 members who reside in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, presented on the i ncentives of the new 2016 IEHP Global Quality P4P program. Visit their website at  www.iehp.org  . 

Also in attendance were AAP-CA2 President, Paula Whiteman, MD, FAAP, FACEP, and Riverside County Area Representative, Tim Watson, MD, FAAP.  Dr. Watson presented on PATPRO, a Pediatric Admitter Team Program designed to address the challenges faced by pediatricians taking call panel services in Riverside County. You may learn more about this wonderful program by visiting the website: http://www.patpro1.org

This event took place at Thai Dawn Bistro, in Victorville.  

Sexual and Reproductive Health

The  California Family Health Council offers Sexual and Reproductive Health training opportunities. Please see below, or visit their website, CFHCLearning.org

Feb 25
11:00-12:00 PM
LIVE Webinar
Supporting LGBTQ Youth: Best Practices for Service Providers
A webinar on LGBTQ cultural competence for professionals working with youth in school, community or health care settings. Learn the latest sexual and gender identity terminology, relevant policies about LGBTQ youth rights and best practices for creating inclusive spaces. Includes free CEUs for CME, CHES, Nursing and Social Work. Register Now!
Mar 17 + 18
Los Angeles


Family Planning Health Worker Certification Training
2-day certification training for health care staff and educators who want to provide high-quality contraceptive counseling or education. "This is a very complete and interactive program. I highly recommend it to anyone who counsels others or teaches about birth control, STDs and sexual health."

Register for a course near you or book a private training for a group
New Online
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Best Practices in Birth Control Education*
Review best practices in birth control education that clinic, school and community-based health educators can easily implement. Learn effective interactive teaching techniques to use when instructing others on the most effective methods, how to obtain them, and their health benefits. Includes free CEUs. Register Now!
 
Encouraging Family Communication About Healthy Sexuality*
On-going communication between parents and youth allows for more open and honest discussions about harm-reduction topics of STD, abuse and pregnancy prevention and a broader range of sexuality and relationship topics. This online course covers strategies for how educators can encourage family conversations about healthy sexuality. Includes free CEUs. Register Now!

*See other trainings in our new Course Catalog:
Recommended Courses for Sexuality + Health Educators and Teachers
 
On-Demand
Webinar
Emergency Contraception Update
Recent years have brought new EC products and important research findings. Stay up-to-date and learn the information on accessing EC over-the-counter, by prescription and online, plus the latest research on effectiveness and best practices for educating consumers. Watch Now!

 

Save the Dates!
Ken Saul_ MD_ FAAP - Member At Large
February 24, 2016. - Town Hall, with host, Ken Saul, MD, FAAP (In Woodland Hills)

Topic:  Genetic Testing for Children with Intellectual & Developmental Delays
Speaker: E. Robert Wassman, MD
Location:  Maggiano's, Woodland Hills.
Time:  6:30 PM
RSVP: Please  email Dr. Saul to save your seat.  
Please  click here to view on the AAP-CA2 calendar

 

March 29, 2016 -  33
rd Annual Conference on High Frequency Ventilation and Critical Care of Infants, Children & Adults

Location:  Snowbird, Utah
When:  March 29 - April 2, 2016
Registration details: click to view page
AAP-CA2 Contact: Mitchell Goldstein, MD, FAAP


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April 16, 2016  - The 27th Annual Southern California Postgraduate Pediatric Conference
Advances in Pediatrics 2016

Registration Opens Soon!

The 2016 Advances in Pediatrics conference will take place again at the Sheraton Universal Hotel. Please see the full speaker line-up, their topics, and respective biographies. Save the date!



Begin the day with "Mindfulness in the Morning"

Alisa Dennis, Ph.D.
Please join us for a complimentary mindfulness session guided by licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Alisa Dennis. Participants will be guided through a series of simple tai chi warm-up exercises  before practicing a 20-25 minute guided mindfulness meditation.  Time will be allowed at the end for a brief Q & A and  sharing of reflections about the practices.  The tai chi warm-up and gentle stretches are designed to increase awareness of and sensitivity to energy flow in the body, reduce tension, and rejuvenate the mind - body.  Tai chi has been shown to reduce stress, as well as increase strength, flexibility and balance. Read more.

This event is complimentary, however pre-registration is required.


Meet The Professors

Infectious Diseases
The 2016 S. Michael Marcy Memorial Lecture speaker  will feature Larry K. Pickering, MD. FAAP from the CDC.  
Medical/Legal
Carlo Reyes, MD, MS, Esq., FACEP, emergency medicine physician,  pediatrician , and lawyer, will speak regarding Healthcare Risk Management Read Bio
Pediatric Urology
Andrew L. Freedman, MD, FAAP, Director of Pediatric Urology at Cedars Sinai, will speak on pediatric urologic emergencies .         Read Bio. 











                   













Behavioral 
Alice Kuo, MD, PhD, FAAP, is Chief of Medicine-Pediatrics and Director of the Medicine-Pediatrics Comprehensive Care Center at UCLA.  Dr. Kuo will speak on autism, and the social determinants of health.  
Pediatric Sports Medicine
William M. Hohl, MD, of Cedars Sinai Medical Center, will speak on common
pediatric sport related injuries.
Pediatric Neurosurgery
Moise Danielpour, MD, Director of the Pediatric Neurosurgery Program at
Cedars-Sinai's Department of Neurosurgery, will speak on pediatric brain tumors.
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Charitable Donations
AAP-CA2 is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Please consider a tax-deductible charitable donation to one of our many programs
  • The Medicine-Biological Sciences Scholarship Program, which awards scholarships to exceptional high school students each year.
  • The Committee on Service, Education, and Mentoring, which awards scholarships to pediatric residents for outstanding research projects. 
  • The S. Michael Marcy Memorial Lecture, which helps sponsor a portion of our annual Advances in Pediatrics Conference in his honor.

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