MCAAP Update - November 17, 2022

IN THIS ISSUE:

MCAAP/AAP Open Positions
AAP New England Chapter Presidents Op-Ed - "America needs to invest in pediatric health care" - The Boston Globe
Massachusetts Medical Society - Live webinar: RSV management strategies - TONIGHT! - November 17th - 6 - 7 pm and RSV in the news
Guidance on Management of Pediatric Respiratory Illness: Patients during times of capacity constraints and webinar series "Providing Care for Pediatric Patients with Acute Respiratory Illness"
The Department of Public Health and MCAAP outline steps to prevent illness and stay healthy this season
Resources for management of childhood infections in school and childcare settings
The John C. Robinson, MD Lecture: "Framing the Future for Children: AAP Child Health Initiatives" SPEAKER: Moira A. Szilagyi, MD, PhD, AAP President, at MGH on November 29th at 8:00 am

MCAAP/AAP Open Positions

There are many opportunities for involvement on the Chapter and National levels to advocate for kids, families, trainees and pediatricians among others. Please consider applying for one of the positions listed below. These are great opportunities to get involved and for some, to build a strong resumes/CVs. We'd be happy to help with the process and/or customize volunteer opportunities that work for you. Here is a list of the current MCAAP Committees, AAP representatives and MCAAP expert representatives.

The MCAAP/AAP is in the process of

appointing members to the following positions:

MCAAP Resident Representative to the Executive Board - To apply, click here. All MA medical students and residents are encouraged to apply for membership on any and all of the MCAAP committees.
MCAAP Nominating and Bylaws Committees - These are standing committees of the board (two-year term). For more information, contact Cathleen Haggerty at [email protected].
MCAAP Legislative Committee Co-chair - To apply, click here.
AAP Breastfeeding Coordinator - To apply, contact Cathleen Haggerty at [email protected].
MCAAP Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) House of Delegates Representative - To apply, contact Cathleen Haggerty at [email protected].
AAP and American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Suicide Prevention Ambassador Job Description - For more information, click here.
Representative to the The Massachusetts Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning (LGBTQ) Commission - For more information, contact Cathleen Haggerty at [email protected].
AAP National Committees - 2023 Member Appointments - You can find the requirements, the statements of needs for each position, and the application materials on AAP.org. The Chapter is happy to help with the application process. Please email any questions to [email protected]. The AAP Board of Directors is soliciting nominations to fill member vacancies in the following AAP National Committees for terms beginning July 1, 2023:

Committee on Continuing Medical Education
Committee on Development
Committee on Drugs
Committee on Hospital Care
Committee on Infectious Diseases
Committee on Medical Liability and Risk Management
Committee on Nutrition
Committee on Pediatric Research
Committee on Pediatric Workforce
Committee on Practice & Ambulatory Medicine
Committee on Psychosocial Aspects of Child and Family Health
Committee on State Government Affairs
Committee on Substance Use and Prevention
Council on Children and Disasters
Council on Immigrant Child and Family Health

Here are links for information on: AAP Sections, AAP Councils and AAP Committees.

Here is a current list of AAP Chairpersons and corresponding AAP staff members. The AAP main phone number is 630-626-6000.

Please contact us at 781-895-9852

or at [email protected] for more information.

AAP New England Chapter Presidents Op-Ed

"America needs to invest in pediatric health care"

The Boston Globe

Click here for full article.

TONIGHT!

Massachusetts Medical Society - Live webinar: RSV management strategies: What Clinicians Need to Know

Thursday, November 17, 6 - 7 pm

The recent surge of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in pediatric populations has caused widespread illness, with marked increases in emergency department visits and hospitalizations placing a strain on health care systems. Considerable concern has arisen regarding the circulation of RSV, seasonal influenza, SARS-CoV-2 and other respiratory viruses.

Join Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) experts, Dr. Estevan Garcia, chief medical officer, and Dr. Catherine Brown, state epidemiologist, for a discussion of the latest data, prevention efforts, and strategies for safely expanding capacity to care for patients.

To register for the webinar, click here.

RSV in the News

Joint Statement with MCAAP, Massachusetts Medical Society

and the Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians

WBUR - https://www.wbur.org/news/2022/11/17/rsv-case-increase-children-massachusetts-precautions & https://www.wbur.org/news/2022/11/17/rsv-massachusetts-precautions-green-line-extension-newsletter

nbcboston.com - https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/mass-medical-groups-call-for-rsv-mitigation-measures/2895489/

Berkshire Eagle - https://www.berkshireeagle.com/statehouse/medical-groups-call-for-rsv-mitigation-measures-in-massachusetts/article_4356bd0a-65e0-11ed-ba99-fb865541e7bf.html

Guidance on Management of Pediatric Respiratory Illness Patients during times of Capacity Constraints

Click here for full DPH statement.

Click here for information on the webinar series "Providing Care for Pediatric Patients with Acute Respiratory Illness" hosted by Massachusetts General Hospital and Region 1 Disaster Health Response System. Click here to register.