August 31, 2023 Networking Event

The Kansas and Missouri Chapters of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) invite you to a reception for members, residents, and medical students to meet AAP President, Dr. Benjamin Hoffman, learn about his vision, share your input, and network with fellow members. Benjamin D. Hoffman, M.D., FAAP, of Portland, Ore., has been voted AAP president-elect. Dr. Hoffman will take over as president on Jan. 1, 2024, following Sandy L. Chung, M.D., FAAP, of Fairfax, Va., who will serve as president in 2023. Dr. Hoffman is a leading national expert and advocate in child safety. He is a professor of pediatrics at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) School of Medicine, medical director for OHSU’s Tom Sargent Safety Center, and director of the...

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KAAP Welcomes New Executive Director

The Kansas Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (KAAP) is thrilled to announce the selection of Denise Cyzman as its incoming Executive Director. With an impressive career spanning over three decades in the non-profit, healthcare, and public health sectors, Denise has demonstrated a strong commitment to driving policy, effecting systemic change, and promoting health equity. Her extensive experience in leadership roles makes her an ideal fit for this position. Prior to joining KAAP, Denise served as CEO of the Community Care Network of Kansas from 2014 to 2022. Under her leadership, Community Care achieved successful advocacy initiatives, provided impactful training events, and established valuable partnerships. The collaboration between Community Care and KAAP on shared goals and advocacy priorities further underscores Denise's...

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Important KanCare Deadline

Families who rely on KanCare for insurance need to know that their address and phone numbers must be up to date in the KanCare system before the unwinding of the Medicaid continuous coverage requirements on April 1st or they are in danger of being unenrolled from their plan and without a source of medical care payment. Families can call their MCO—Sunflower, United Community Plan, or Aetna Better Health (phone number on their Kancare card) – to update their information. Now they can also update this information by using the new tool on https://kancare.ks.gov/. The tool is a small red icon on the right side of the KanCare home screen called "Kiera."Please help spread this information to KanCare families. Click here to download a flyer to provide...

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CARE Provider ECHO

CARE Training  It takes a team with a coordinated, comprehensive medical response to protect Kansas children from abuse and neglect. In collaboration with Board-certified Child Abuse Pediatricians in Kansas, Child Abuse Review and Evaluation (CARE) Providers are specially trained to recognize abusive injuries and provide a medical evaluation for children under five years of age when abuse is suspected.  Click here for a list of current CARE providers 2024 Schedule Each session is 12 to 1 p.m. CT January 23 February 27 March 26 April 23 May 28 June 25 REGISTER HERE Kansas Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics is accredited by the Colorado Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Kansas Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics designates this...

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It’s a Wrap!

To the attendees, presenters, and exhibitors at Progress in Pediatrics Fall 2022, thank you so much for making this event a success. It was wonderful to see you all again! [gt3-gallery id="11957"]

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