Pediatric Updates, Opportunities &
Events
Tuesday, 16 November 2021 | Issue 44
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Dear Nevada AAP Members,

As predicted, pent-up demand has led to millions of children age 5 - 11 across the US either receiving their first COVID vaccine dose or scheduling a first dose appointment in the near future. This initial wave is encouraging, but we know that other families are going to need more support to get their kids vaccinated.

Pediatricians have great influence with the families you serve! The American Academy of Pediatrics, in coordination with federal and local public health institutions, believe that administering the COVID vaccine in your office, the patient's medical home, is a key factor in ending this public health crisis.

The Nevada AAP has partnered with the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services to support pediatricians in obtaining and administering the vaccine. I hope you all will review the helpful materials found on NevadaAAP.org/covid and sign up to administer the COVID vaccination. Additionally, I want to hear from you if you run into any barriers. For VFC providers, it should be an easy addition and, for providers not currently enrolled with VFC, there are mini-grants available to help purchase a qualified vaccine refrigerator.

I am dedicated to helping you succeed in vaccinating your patients!

Be well,

Leann

Leann D. McAllister, Executive Director
Nevada Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Cell 508-685-0918
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UPDATES
Chapter Leadership Promotes Vaccine for All Kids Age 5 and Older
On Wednesday, November 10, Nevada AAP Secretary/Treasurer Terence McAllister, MD, FAAP participated in the bi-weekly Nevada Health Response COVID press update resulting in multiple press mentions encouraging families to obtain COVID vaccine for children age 5 and up.

All of the resulting press exposures have been added to the In the News section of our website. Nevada AAP chapter members talk with journalists and write op-eds to provide accurate and reliable medical information to the public. Chapter members are encouraged to email ED@NevadaAAP.org to report missing media pieces from this list.
Southern Nevada health officials urge COVID vaccine for...

Southern Nevada Health District officials urged parents to get their children inoculated against COVID-19 as community clinics Wednesday began administering pediatric vaccine doses to kids as young as 5. Speaking at a morning news briefing, Las...

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Neglect & Abuse: UNLV Pediatric Grand Rounds
Nevada Pediatricians are invited to join UNLV Pediatric Grand Rounds on Friday, November 19 at noon when Nevada AAP member Andrew Eisen, MD, FAAP presents a talk on Neglect & Abuse.

UNLV Grand Rounds offers free CME both in person and virtually.

IN PERSON: 1701 W Charleston Blvd #190g Las Vegas, NV 89102


Meeting ID: 859 0914 0917
Passcode: 038855
Child Abuse and Neglect

​Child abuse, also known as maltreatment, is common. It is important to understand and reduce the risks of abuse for your child and be familiar with the signs of abuse and neglect. Approximately 4 million cases of child abuse and neglect...

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Nevada Patient Protection Commission

In 2019 Senate Bill 544 created the Patient Protection Commission to systematically review issues related to the health care needs of Nevada residents and the accessibility, affordability, and quality of health care.

Nevada AAP members interested in learning more about how to apply for various Boards & Commissions are encouraged to contact Ms. McAllister at ED@NevadaAAP.org.
Governor Sisolak announces appointments for the month of ...

CARSON CITY, NV - Today, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced 52 appointments made to the State of Nevada boards, commissions, and agencies during the month of October. The Governor has appointed hundreds of individuals since assuming office,...

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OPPORTUNITIES
Please Share with Your Patients
The Nevada Minority Health & Equity Coalition invites youth 24 or younger to create a Public Service Announcement (PSA) that shares COVID-19 vaccine facts, a personal story about why you will get vaccinated, or a personal story about why you got vaccinated to inspire other young Nevadans to get vaccinated, too!

The PSA can be a commercial, film, animation, song, spoken word, etc. Video submissions will be accepted from Monday, October 18th, 2021 through Friday, December 10th at 11:59pm. Winners will be announced by Friday, December 17th, 2021 via email. The top three winners will be awarded an Amazon Gift Card in the amount of $500 for first place, $300 for second place, and $200 for third place.
My Why/Mi Razón PSA Video Competition - Nevada Minority...

Nevada Minority Health & Equity Coalition invita a los jóvenes de 24 años o menos a crear un anuncio de servicio público (PSA) que comparta datos sobre la vacuna COVID-19, una historia personal explicando por qué te vacunarás o una historia...

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AAP Coding Hotline
Across the US, pediatricians have been reporting insurance underpayment for COVID rapid testing to the American Academy of Pediatrics so that they can address the issue.

Nevada AAP members are encouraged to share insurance denial problems with our Executive Director as well as with the AAP Coding Hotline. If you are seeing a problem, chances are good other pediatric providers are as well. The AAP has been successful in working with chapters to solve payment issues with both public and private payers.
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AAP CATCH Program Call for Proposals is Open
The Community Access To Child Health (CATCH) Call for Proposals is open through January 24, 2022 at 11:59 pm CST. Pediatricians and residents with innovative ideas to plan or implement initiatives that address critical child health issues in their local communities may apply for $10,000 and $2,000, respectively.

The Resident Call for Proposals guidelines include targeted funding opportunities on more than 10 topics including oral health, community pediatrics, environmental health, developmental and behavioral pediatrics, emergency medicine, school health, obesity prevention, and child abuse/neglect.

To learn more about CATCH visit aap.org/CATCH.
Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Programs in Nevada
The American Academy of Pediatrics have published tips for Chapters on ways to increase access to mental health resources. You can read the whole statement here.

Here in Nevada, we have two resources set up to provide doctor-to-doctor same-day consults for patients who present in the medical home with behavioral health diagnosis.

I have heard from members who have had great experiences with the PAL Pediatric Access Line and want to continue to receive feedback from members trying both services at ED@NevadaAAP.org.
Nevada - NNCPAP National Network of Child Psychiatry...

Pediatric Access Line (PAL) Our program brings CAP telephonic consultation to primary care clinicians of the Nevada Health Center (our state's largest FQHC), and is expanding to support the UNLV School of Medicine departments of family medicine...

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Chapter Calendar

Complete Calendar and Details at NevadaAAP.org/calendar.

Tue Nov 16th 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Nevada Kids & Teens COVID-19 Vaccine Telephone Townhall
Free for Nevada Families

Wed Nov 17th 10:00 AM-11:00 AM
AAP Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSU) National Program

Wed Nov 17th 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
Improving family wellbeing and child development through sustained nurse home visiting
Renown Pediatric Grand Rounds

Wed Nov 17th 1:30 PM-2:30 PM
Children and COVID-19: Strategies and Partnerships for Vaccination

Wed Nov 17th 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
FORO TELEFÓNICO: VACUNAS CONTRA EL COVID-19
Free for Nevada Families (Spanish -- Featuring Nevada AAP Board Member Jose Cucalon Calderon, MD, FAAP)

Thu - Sun Nov 18th-21st
AAP CALIFORNIA 42nd Annual Las Vegas Seminar -- Discount for Nevada AAP Members
Caesars Palace, 3570 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas

Thu Nov 18th 5:00 PM-6:00 PM
AAP Connecting with the Experts: A COVID-19 Townhall Series

Fri Nov 19th 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
Neglect & Abuse: UNLV Pediatric Grand Rounds
Free CME Given by Nevada AAP Member Andrew Eisen, MD, FAAP.

Sun Nov 21st 10:00 AM
Camine Con Un Doctor
Free for Nevada Families (Spanish -- Featuring Nevada AAP Board Member Jose Cucalon Calderon, MD, FAAP)

Tue Nov 30th 4:00 PM-5:30 PM
TAKING AIM: Autism Identification and Management in Pediatric Primary Care
For Doctors: Overcoming Challenges and Sharing Successes in Implementing the AAP Guidelines Into Practice

Wed - Fri Dec 1st-3rd
Harvard Medical School Primary Care Pediatrics Virtual Conference
Nevada AAP Vice President Mitchell Strominger, MD, FAAP is presenting at this three-day virtual conference.

Fri Dec 10th
For Kids in Nevada: My Why (Deadline)
Nevada Pediatricians: Please Share with your Patients!

Fri Dec 10th 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
UNR Project ECHO Complex Pediatrics
Second Friday of Every Month -- Free CME led by Nevada AAP Bord Member Kathryn Eckert, MD, FAAP

Sun Dec 12th 10:00 AM
FREE Walk with a Doc -- KIDS TIME!
SPEAKER NEEDED
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