Check back often for the latest updates! http://www.idahoaap.org Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:45:00 -0600 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:45:00 -0600 en-us Copyright 2009, American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP) - Idaho Chapter contact@skyfitsjeff.com idahoaap@gmail.com health care, pediatrics http://www.idahoaap.org The Idaho Chapter of the AAP now has an official Twitter page. http://www.twitter.com/AAPIdaho/ Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:45:00 -0600 news The Awareness Day Art Action will take place in communities across the country on Thursday, May 6, 2010. Using the theme My Feelings Are a Work of Art, teachers, care providers, parents, and others will engage young children in art activities that encourage them to talk about having and expressing feelings. http://www.idahoaap.org/mental_day2010.htm Thur, 25 Feb 2010 12:45:00 -0600 mental health Come learn more about Immunization. Three dates in three locations, Idaho Falls - March 23, 2010; Boise - March 24, 2010; Coeur d' Alene - March 26, 2010. http://www.idahoaap.org/pdfs/smartshots.pdf Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:45:00 -0600 immunization Focus on the State Immunization Issue; In conjunction with the Idaho Perinatal Project Winter Conference http://www.idahoaap.org/pdfs/WinterConf.pdf Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:45:00 -0600 cme Website devoted to getting kids outside and moving http://www.beoutsideidaho.org Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:45:00 -0600 obesity Nominations must be received by 4:00 PM (CST) on March 26, 2010 http://www.idahoaap.org/about_leadership_nom.htm Thur, 28 Jan 2010 12:45:00 -0600 editorial board A report from The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy http://www.idahoaap.org/pdfs/preg_2010.pdf Thur, 28 Jan 2010 12:45:00 -0600 pregnancy Results from the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Tracking http://www.idahoaap.org/pdfs/2007_PRATS_Annual_Report.pdf Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:45:00 -0600 pregnancy See what's new for 2010! http://www.idahoaap.org/pdfs/Presidents_Letter_1-10.pdf Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:45:00 -0600 news A website with expert information on the health issues and needs of children and teens in foster care http://www.aap.org/fostercare Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:45:00 -0600 foster care Calendar, Highway Safety Grants, Buckle Up & Save Money, Safety Restraint Use in Idaho, Lives Saved FAQ, Aggressive Driving, 2010 Highway Safety Summit, Young Driver Research Initiative, and more! http://www.idahoaap.org/pdfs/hsnews_1-10.pdf Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:45:00 -0600 seatbelts Periodontal Disease may pose a health risk if left untreated. http://www.idahoaap.org/pdfs/PeriodontalDisease.pdf Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:45:00 -0600 pregnancy See how Idaho compares to the national average. Places where Idaho is below average are highlighted in red. http://www.idahoaap.org/pdfs/ID_Child_Health Stats.pdf Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:45:00 -0600 statistics New portal devoted to healthcare providers, new ways to get involved http://www.idahoaap.org/resources_reachoutread.htm Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:45:00 -0600 literacy Join us for the 3rd biennial conference on: BRAIN DEVELOPMENT & LEARNING: MAKING SENSE OF THE SCIENCE on July 16-20, 2010 in Vancouver, BC, Canada. http://www.interprofessional.ubc.ca/bdl.html Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:45:00 -0600 cme The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Library at Georgetown University has compiled a number of key resources on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs), which includes Web sites; fact sheets and brochures; screening, diagnosis, surveillance, intervention, and training tools; prevention-education materials (in both English and other languages), as well as other materials. It is available online http://mchlibrary.info/guides/fasd.html Thur, 14 Jan 2010 12:45:00 -0600 fetal alcohol spectrum disorders Dr. Wendy Hobson-Rohrer of Utah has accepted the position of District CATCH Facilitator for District VIII. http://www.idahoaap.org/grants_marybrown.htm Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:45:00 -0600 grants 2007 PRATS Unintended Pregnancy and Birth Control Use, Prematurity Fact Sheet, Postpartum Depression Fact Sheet, and Health Insurance During Pregnancy Fact Sheet http://www.idahoaap.org/resources.htm Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:45:00 -0600 pregnancy, childbirth This issue includes a Calendar, Idaho's Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) Workshop, Seat Belt Talking Points, MADD Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving, State Booster Seat Use Requirements, and more! http://www.idahohighwaysafety.org/images/Newsletters/hsnews%2011-09.pdf Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:45:00 -0600 seatbelts, child passenger safety