It’s time to register for the KAAP 2014 Fall CME Meeting in Old Town, Wichita September 11-12. Don’t miss expert speakers and an opportunity to network with pediatric professionals from across the state. Physicians – $150 entire Meeting ($75 Thursday only, $115 Friday only) Nurses (NP, PA, other) – $115 entire...
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The Six Core Elements of Health Care Transition 2.0, which include customizable clinical tools, consumer feedback surveys, and QI measurement tools. www.GotTransition.org has been redesigned with the latest transition information for health professionals, youth/young adults and families, researchers, and policymakers.
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You may have seen an article in January 2014 Pediatrics about the validation study for “new” M-CHAT – R/F. The M-CHAT-R/F is a substantial improvement on the M-CHAT. As true of the original M-CHAT, the M-CHAT-R/F can be used for screening children between 16 and 30 months for autism...
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From the AAP Department of Federal Affairs: On Thursday, the House Committee on Appropriations marked up its fiscal year (FY) 2015 Agriculture Appropriations Bill, which contains funding for several programs important to child health, including: $6.6 billion for the Special Supplemental Nutrition for Women, Infants, and Children, or WIC, program, which...
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Please join us in welcoming our 2014-2015 newly-elected officers! The individuals highlighted below will begin their term on June 1st. KAAP would also like to thank our outgoing President, Kathy Ellerbeck, MD, FAAP and Past President, Dennis Cooley, MD, FAAP. We deeply appreciate the service of all our Officers...
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Please share this infographic about what it means to expand Medicaid in Kansas. Download the image here
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The following template was prepared to help our Chapter members in developing their own practice disaster plans. It was developed to be used in conjunction with the Preparedness Checklist for Pediatric Practices that was published by the American Academy of Pediatrics that can be easily downloaded at the Children...
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A new report shows that one in six Kansas adults under 65 lacks health insurance, even though tens of thousands of them have jobs. The study, released by the Kansas Center for Economic Growth, examines the potential economic boost to the Kansas economy if health coverage is extended to working...
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The Kansas Chapter is excited to announce that the KS Immunization App is now available! The app is free and very easy to download-just click on the appropriate link: The app, which is being funded by a grant from Immunize Kansas Kids and the Kansas Health Institute, is an attempt to help...
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KAAP is proud to announce the launch of the www.babybuffer.org as part of the Baby Buffer program developed through the AAP Healthy People 2020 grant awarded to the chapter. Baby Buffer is a parenting resource aimed to use social media to help pediatricians translate the science of toxic stress into...
readmore AAP, KAAP, ParentsIt’s time to register for the KAAP 2014 Fall CME Meeting in Old Town, Wichita September 11-12. Don’t miss expert speakers and an opportunity to network with pediatric professionals from across the state. Physicians – $150 entire Meeting ($75 Thursday only, $115 Friday only) Nurses (NP, PA, other) – $115 entire meeting ($75 Thursday only, $85 Friday ...
readmore CME, healthcareThe Six Core Elements of Health Care Transition 2.0, which include customizable clinical tools, consumer feedback surveys, and QI measurement tools. www.GotTransition.org has been redesigned with the latest transition information for health professionals, youth/young adults and families, researchers, and policymakers.
readmore feature, healthcareYou may have seen an article in January 2014 Pediatrics about the validation study for “new” M-CHAT – R/F. The M-CHAT-R/F is a substantial improvement on the M-CHAT. As true of the original M-CHAT, the M-CHAT-R/F can be used for screening children between 16 and 30 months for autism spectrum disorder. The M-CHAT has several ...
readmore feature, KAAPFrom the AAP Department of Federal Affairs: On Thursday, the House Committee on Appropriations marked up its fiscal year (FY) 2015 Agriculture Appropriations Bill, which contains funding for several programs important to child health, including: $6.6 billion for the Special Supplemental Nutrition for Women, Infants, and Children, or WIC, program, which is $93 million below the FY ...
readmore AAP, Federal LegislationPlease join us in welcoming our 2014-2015 newly-elected officers! The individuals highlighted below will begin their term on June 1st. KAAP would also like to thank our outgoing President, Kathy Ellerbeck, MD, FAAP and Past President, Dennis Cooley, MD, FAAP. We deeply appreciate the service of all our Officers and Directors. President Robert Wittler, MD, FAAP Dr. Wittler ...
readmore UncategorizedPlease share this infographic about what it means to expand Medicaid in Kansas. Download the image here
readmore healthcare, KAAPThe following template was prepared to help our Chapter members in developing their own practice disaster plans. It was developed to be used in conjunction with the Preparedness Checklist for Pediatric Practices that was published by the American Academy of Pediatrics that can be easily downloaded at the Children and Disaster website. Every practice is different ...
readmore KAAP, PhysiciansA new report shows that one in six Kansas adults under 65 lacks health insurance, even though tens of thousands of them have jobs. The study, released by the Kansas Center for Economic Growth, examines the potential economic boost to the Kansas economy if health coverage is extended to working men and women in various industries ...
readmore healthcare, KAAPThe Kansas Chapter is excited to announce that the KS Immunization App is now available! The app is free and very easy to download-just click on the appropriate link: The app, which is being funded by a grant from Immunize Kansas Kids and the Kansas Health Institute, is an attempt to help providers deal with the ever changing ...
readmore Health Information Technology, healthcareKAAP is proud to announce the launch of the www.babybuffer.org as part of the Baby Buffer program developed through the AAP Healthy People 2020 grant awarded to the chapter. Baby Buffer is a parenting resource aimed to use social media to help pediatricians translate the science of toxic stress into guidance that helps parents of young ...
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It’s time to register for the KAAP 2014 Fall CME Meeting in Old Town, Wichita September 11-12. Don’t miss...
