Member Updates,
Opportunities &
Events
Saturday, 13 August 2022| Issue 59
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Dear Nevada AAP Members,

It's been a wonderfully full two weeks for our chapter and there's still lots to look forward to this summer!

Since my last Member Update, our chapter held our quarterly virtual Board/Member meeting on July 30 and then, the week after that, I joined hundreds of pediatricians and chapter executive directors from across the country at the 2022 AAP Annual Leadership Conference near Chicago. More about both of these great events in today's email.

Looking ahead, I hope to see many Las Vegas-based members at our first in-person Walk with Doc (WWAD) in over two years tomorrow! In addition, I'll have details next week for an in-person WWAD planned in Reno on Sunday, September 18.

I'm excited to travel north next month not only for the WWAD public event but also for a member networking event hosted by Nevada AAP Vice President Mitch Strominger, MD, FAAP at his home on Friday, September 16. Click here to learn more and register.

Thank you all for being members of the Nevada AAP and for your dedication to health of all children.

Be well,

Leann

Leann D. McAllister, Executive Director
Nevada Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Cell 508-685-0918
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Join us on September 16 for a Member Networking Event in Reno
Member Networking Event

At the Home of Nevada AAP Vice President Mitch Strominger, MD, FAAP in South Reno (Exact Address Sent After Verification of Active Nevada Chapter Membership) HORS D'OEUVRE and WINE TASTING We expect all attendees be Up-to-Date on Vaccines Chapter ...

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UPDATES
Recap from Third Quarter Board/Member Virtual Meeting
The Nevada AAP held its third quarterly board/member virtual meeting on Saturday, July 30. Thank you to all who attended!

At the event, the Nevada AAP Board unanimously voted in a new Chapter Resolution Supporting a Tobacco Marketing and Sales Ban to youth under age 21 in Nevada. The resolution was proposed by our chapter's E-cigarette Chapter Champion Jose Cucalon Calderon, MD, FAAP, who also won a special recognition this week from the AAP for distinguished service in this chapter role. Congratulations Dr. Cucalon Calderon -- the recognition is well deserved!

Also at the meeting, Public Health Intern Eliana Bernal presented a video summarizing the results of the immunization project she completed over the past year with the Nevada AAP. The video, as well as handouts for pediatricians to give to families about the project, is posted on NevadaAAP.org/immunize. Congratulations to Eliana who will graduate soon from the University of Nevada, Reno with a master's degree in public health. Thank you for all the work you've done for our chapter!

Our next quarterly board/member virtual meeting is scheduled for Saturday, October 29 at 8:30 am. We hold these board meetings virtually and invite all active members to attend to enable pediatricians from across our state to connect and learn from one another. Learn more about this and all chapter member benefits on NevadaAAP.org/members.
Drs. Strominger and Greenspon Attended AAP 2022 Leadership Conference
This year's conference, held Aug. 4-7 at the AAP headquarters outside Chicago, marked the first time AAP leaders had met in person since 2019. In attendance were AAP chapter, committee, council and section leaders from all districts, drawing on their diverse perspectives and expertise to advise the AAP Board of Directors. The Nevada Chapter was represented at the conference by Chapter Vice President Mitch Strominger, MD, FAAP, Immediate Past President Pam Greenspon, MD, FAAP and Executive Director Leann McAllister. Members can learn more about the conference and the resolutions here.

One of the highlights of the Annual Leadership Conference is an opportunity to meet and get to know the AAP president-elect candidates. This year's candidates are Benjamin D. Hoffman, MD, FAAP, of Portland, Ore., and Warren M. Seigel, MD, M.B.A., FSAHM, FAAP, of Kew Gardens, N.Y. The winner will serve as AAP president in 2024. All AAP members are encouraged to view this 6-minute video to get to know the candidates a little better.

Voting for AAP president-elect, at-large board member and national officers will take place from Aug. 17-31. Watch for an email message that contains your personalized link to the ballot (no additional ballot login information will be required).
2022 AAP Election Guide

Voting for AAP president-elect, at-large board member and national officers will take place from Aug. 17-31. Watch for an email message that contains your personalized link to the ballot (no additional ballot login information will be required)....

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Blog Post from Medical Student Hiba Kausar
Please read and share!

Nevada AAP Medical Student Representative to the Nevada AAP Board from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Hiba Kausar has penned a new and uplifting blog post titled Inspire. Impact. Change. A better approach to holistic pediatrics: bridging the gap between the community and medicine. Hiba is a talented writer and, as Chapter Blog Coordinator, is working with Nevada AAP leaders to create posts about the work they are passionate about.

The Nevada AAP Blog gives our members an opportunity to take state-wide, national, and international health news and best practices, and focus it specifically on improving pediatric healthcare in Nevada. Members are invited to send post ideas and drafts to ED@NevadaAAP.org.
Inspire. Impact. Change.

A better approach to holistic pediatrics: bridging the gap between the community and medicine.

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Advocacy Works -- National Funding for Children's Mental Health Secured
This is great news!

Last month, Congress passed and President Biden signed into law the first major bipartisan bill to address gun violence in decades. This bill includes several wins for child health and is the result of lawmakers working across the aisle to advance needed policy solutions. One of those wins is the inclusion of the Supporting Children’s Mental Health Care Access Act (S. 3864/H.R. 7076) – one of the bills the 2022 Advocacy Conference attendees brought to the Hill in March. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act reauthorizes the AAP-championed Pediatric Mental Health Care Access program for 5 years and expands programs to allow schools and emergency departments to participate.

Representing the Nevada AAP at the 2022 Advocacy Conference were Vanessa Slots, MD, FAAP, Randi Lampert, MD, FAAP, Steven Shane, MD, MS, FAAP, Dipl. of ABOM, Kirandeep Chahal, DO, UNR Medical Student Megan Rescigno, and Chapter Executive Director Leann McAllister.

Be sure to save the date for the 2023 Advocacy Conference, happening March 26-28, 2023!
Congratulations Dr. Deeter!
A heartfelt congratulations to Nevada AAP member Kristina Deeter, MD, FAAP who was recently appointed Chair of Pediatrics (UNR Med) and Physician-in-Chief at Renown Children’s Hospital. Dr. Deeter has been an AAP leader throughout her training and career.

In addition to her clinical duties, Dr. Deeter is also an active public health advocate "Tweetiatrician" who can be found @KrisDeeter or on her blog.

Dr. Deeter also recently penned an op-ed in the Reno Gazette Journal encouraging parents to make a plan for younger kids to get a COVID vaccine. It's well worth a read and a share!
Make a vaccine plan for little ones today

This opinion column was submitted by Kris Deeter, M.D., MBA, medical director of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Renown Children's Hospital. Some elements of this op-ed were previously published on Dr. Deeter's personal blog. It's hot, it's...

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OPPORTUNITIES
Members Invited to Join Dr. Vilai at AAP Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Spokesperson ECHO
Nevada AAP Project Firstline Ambassador Julpohng "JP" Vilai, MD, FAAP invites all members wanting to learn more about giving media interviews to join him in registering for this 6-week ECHO.

The AAP IPC Spokesperson ECHO will serve as a forum for AAP members to improve knowledge, skills, and confidence around media interviewing related to pediatric-focused content, specifically, infection prevention and control. The ECHO program builds a bi-directional virtual knowledge network whereby participants will learn from experts and each other, gaining access to evidence-based and capacity-building resources to improve.

Vaccine Resources for Nevada Kids with Special Needs
The Nevada AAP appreciates our many advocacy partners who develop and share resources with pediatricians to improve pediatric health outcomes for all children.

Recent tools include flyers in English and Spanish from the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) letting families know that kids with qualifying needs can get at-home vaccination services.

We are also excited to share from Immunize Nevada, the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services and the Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities, information and resources for physicians to create sensory-friendly clinics.

All of our partners appreciate feedback from doctors to know what's working and what's still needed. Chapter Member feedback can go directly to each organization or to ED@NevadaAAP.org.
Nevada AAP Members Needed for Public Health Survey
Earlier this summer, Nevada AAP Executive Director Leann McAllister listened to UNLV Professor Gabriela Buccini, PhD, MSc, IBCLC give a great interview to City Cast Las Vegas about the impact of the baby formula shortage on Nevada families. It's worth a listen!

That podcast led to an introduction and now a new collaboration between Nevada AAP and the UNLV Public Health team led by Dr. Buccini to better understand and improve care for young children in our state. First up: A survey.

If you are a doctor who treats children under age 3 or pregnant people in one of five specific zip codes (89030, 89031, 89032, 89101 or 89106) please help UNLV public health researchers by competing a survey and earn a $15 Amazon gift card. The deadline for completing the survey is September 15.
New AAP Tools Help Start Postpartum Depression Conversation
Two new communication tools pediatricians can use during infant well-child visits encourage parents who are feeling sad or anxious to talk with their pediatricians. An animated video in both English and Spanish explains that feeling more than the “baby blues” is common and that talking with their pediatrician can help connect them to support. You can share the video on social media or play in clinic waiting areas. Pediatricians can also download and print a 1-page flyer in English and Spanish for new parents to take home. Visit the Perinatal Mental Health and Social Support page for more patient care tools and resources.
Pediatricians Don't Have to Lose Money to Virtual Credit Cards
The Nevada AAP has recently learned that at least one managed care organizations (MCO) in Nevada has started to issue virtual credit cards (VCCs) as payment to physicians.

Many in healthcare consider this practice unethical and, earlier this year, the US Department of Health and Human Services issued guidelines to help doctors protect their business from losing money to this practice.

When doctors accept the VCCs, they pay credit card processing fees and the MCO receives a percentage of that fee in the form of a kickback from the credit card company.

Physicians who are also small business owners are encouraged to check out the resources on NevadaAAP.org/practice-management.
Chapter Calendar Highlights

Complete Calendar and Details at NevadaAAP.org/calendar


Sun Aug 14th 10:00 AM-11:00 AM
FREE Walk with a Doc -- KIDS TIME!
Featuring Nevada AAP Las Vegas Walk with a Doc Coordinator Lillie Hidaji, MD, FAAP 
Visit nevadaaap.org/walk-with-a-doc to learn more.
Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway, 2525 Kyle Canyon Rd, Mt Charleston, NV

Wed - Wed Aug 17th-31st
AAP Voting Open
Voting for AAP president-elect, at-large board member and national officers will take place from Aug. 17-31.

Sun Aug 21st 10:00 AM-10:30 AM
Camine Con Un Doctor
Spanish-language virtual event free for families featuring Nevada AAP Board Member Jose Cucalon Calderon, MD, FAAP


Tue Aug 23rd 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
NMHEC Webinar: Let's Talk About COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids
Featuring Nevada AAP Chapter Board Member Jose Cucalon Calderon, MD, FAAP.

Wed Aug 24th 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
AAP Disaster Management Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion ECHO: Applying Principles of EDI to Pediatric Disaster Management

Wed Aug 24th 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
NMHEC Webinar: Hablemos de las vacunas contra COVID-19 para los niños
Con el miembro de la junta del capítulo de la AAP de Nevada Jose Cucalon Calderon, MD, FAAP.


Wed Aug 31st
Due Date: Continuity Clinic Project Applications on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

Wed Aug 31st
Due Date: Call for Nominations to the PediaLink Editorial Board

Fri - Sun Sep 2nd-4th
Future of Pediatric Practice
Nevada AAP Members Get 30% Off (Contact ED@NevadaAAP.org for the code)
Disney's Yacht Club Resort, 1700 Epcot Resorts Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL

Fri Sep 9th 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
UNR Project ECHO Complex Pediatrics
Second Friday of Every Month -- Free CME led by Nevada AAP Members Vanessa Slots, MD, FAAP and Kathryn Eckert, MD, FAAP

Sun Sep 11th
Due Date: AAP Tobacco Consortium

Tue Sep 13th
Nevada Cancer Control Summit
Whitney Peak Hotel, 255 N Virginia St, Reno, NV

Tue - Wed Sep 13th-14th
Nevada Public Health Association Annual Conference
Hampton Inn Tropicana, 4975 Dean Martin Dr, Las Vegas

Fri Sep 16th 5:30 PM-7:30 PM
Member Networking Event
Reno, NV

Sun Sep 18th 10:00 AM-11:30 AM
Walk with a Doc
Details Coming Soon
Reno, NV

Thu - Fri Sep 22nd-23rd
Nevada Primary Care Association’s 2022 Annual Health Care Conference
JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa, 221 N Rampart Blvd, Las Vegas

Fri - Tue Oct 7th-11th
AAP Experience
Convention Center, Anaheim, CA

Wed - Thu Oct 19th-20th
AAP Virtual Career Fair

Wed - Thu Oct 19th-20th
Nevada Housing Conference 2022
Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, 2707 S Virginia St, Reno, NV

Sat Oct 29th 8:30 AM-10:30 AM
Quarterly Virtual Nevada AAP Board Meeting -- All Members Welcome
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