We are so excited to announce that applications are being accepted for the new Pediatricians in Action Grant! Thank you to all who donated to the Kansas Kids Fund through the Kansas Pediatric Foundation for making this possible. You can find links to the RFP and application below. Applications will accepted until March 29, 2019 […]
We did it! We exceeded our goal for Kansas Pediatric Foundation by more than $6,000! To all of the generous contributors, we cannot thank you enough. What a tremendous beginning to 2019 for kids in Kansas! To learn more about KPF, click here.
A new AAP ECHO with lead surveillance will offer MOC Parts 2 and 4 for practices completing the program. The deadline to apply is January 7th. Practices may apply to participate here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LeadECHOapplication. Practice applications are due by January 7, 2019. A PDF of the application is attached for reference Below is some additional information about the […]
Thank 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.
If 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
Visit 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 […]
KAAP 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 […]
Congratulations 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 […]
Blue 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
State offers tips on when it’s safe for kids to be without adult supervision. Child Home Alone Release 5.22.18
