Thank you!
October 7, 2018 No CommentsThank you to all the presenters, attendees, sponsors and exhibitors who made Fall Progress in Pediatrics possible! We hope to see you all in Salina next April.
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Get your absentee ballot
September 24, 2018 No CommentsIf you are attending AAP’s National Conference and Exhibition this year or if you will be absent for any other reason, register for an absentee ballot now. It takes two minutes and will ensure your vote counts! Click here to sign up for a Kansas absentee ballot
The 2019 CATCH call for proposals is now open
July 2, 2018 No CommentsVisit the CATCH Grants webpage for information and application guidelines. Application deadline is July 31 at 12 PM CT. In addition to our general call for proposals, CATCH partners with the following groups to support pediatricians and pediatric residents conducting community-based projects that advance child health and well-being. Council on Community Pediatrics (COCP) Council on Environmental Health (COEH) Section […]
Refugee Child Separation
June 26, 2018 No CommentsKAAP has been actively monitoring the situation of refugee children who were separated from their parents at our southern border. Board member Kelly Kreisler, MD, FAAP works with refugees regularly in her practice. She has written an op-ed for the Kansas City Star and has done a television interview to bring awareness to the detrimental […]
Panda Pediatrics Earns Breastfeeding Designation
June 18, 2018 No CommentsCongratulations to Panda Pediatrics in Lawrence for earning a 4 Star Kansas Breastfeeding Friendly Practice Designation. While earning the designation the clinic worked to make policies and environmental changes supportive of breastfeeding. Staff was educated on how to best encourage mothers to reach their breastfeeding goals, and what kind of community support is available when […]
Safe Medication Disposal
June 1, 2018 No CommentsBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Walgreens Partner to expand the number of safe medication disposal kiosks available to Kansans. 14 Kiosks in 12 Kansas Communities Make Disposing of Unwanted Medications More Convenient, Accessible. Click here for more information and locations
More Children Staying Home Alone During Summer Break
May 31, 2018 No CommentsState offers tips on when it’s safe for kids to be without adult supervision. Child Home Alone Release 5.22.18
Fall 2018 PIP Meeting!
May 9, 2018 No CommentsJoin us October 4-5 for the KAAP CME meeting, Progress in Pediatrics (PIP) – Fall 2018. Drury Plaza Inn, Wichita, KS Click here for registration and details!
Thank you!
April 27, 2018 No CommentsThank you to all the presenters, attendees, sponsors and exhibitors who made Spring Progress in Pediatrics possible! We hope to see you all in Wichita this October.
JUULing: What Pediatricians and Families Need to Know
April 9, 2018 No CommentsJUUL’s rising popularity among youth raises significant concerns for pediatric health. The AAP Richmond Center has released a new fact sheet for clinicians and families about JUUL e-cigarettes and “juuling.” The link is below. AAP JUUL Factsheet (pdf)
