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/ Mon, 9 Aug 2010 2010 12:45:00 -0600 news Discover what the Idaho Chapter of the AAP has done and why you should join. http://www.idahoaap.org/pdfs/idaho.pdf Thur, 02 Sep 2010 12:45:00 -0600 about the chapter Lee Pesky Learning Center invites you to a unique gathering of national experts and Idaho educators with a commitment to pre-K early literacy. Learn about current research in Pre-K early literacy, examine models that are working nationally and in Idaho, and collaborate to implement, expand, and improve Pre-K literacy efforts in Idaho. Please contact Cristianne Lane to RSVP at (208) 577-1115 or clane@LPLearningCenter.org . http://www.idahoaap.org/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:45:00 -0600 education There's a lot of talk right now about electronic health records, and how health care professionals and hospitals are going to pay for them. Here is a resource to help you understand your options. http://www.idahoaap.org/records_howtopay.htm Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:45:00 -0600 nutrition The Idaho Foodbank has a special program to feed children who have been identified as chronically hungry, but they need your help. http://www.idahoaap.org/nutrition_foodbankbp.htm Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:45:00 -0600 nutrition National data suggest that up to half of U.S. babies that do not pass their newborn hearing screens are lost to follow-up/lost to documentation. http://www.idahoaap.org/hearing_newsuppliment.htm Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:45:00 -0600 hearing loss Learn about the new legislative updates and an overview of immunization. Locations all around the state. http://www.immunizeidaho.com Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:45:00 -0600 immunization Through chapter efforts, along with the newly formed Idaho Immunization Coalition headed by chapter vice president Tom Patterson, and the Idaho Immunization Program, a permanent funding solution was legislatively passed. http://www.idahoimmune.com/immunize/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=37&Itemid=54 Mon, 9 Aug 2010 12:45:00 -0600 updates Check out the latest news and updates. http://www.idahoaap.org/pdfs/August2010.pdf Mon, 9 Aug 2010 12:45:00 -0600 immunization This letter contains updates and alerts. http://www.idahoaap.org/pdfs/President0710.pdf Thur, 28 Jul 2010 12:45:00 -0600 updates These updated standards will be a part of the comprehensive Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards; Guidelines for Early Care and Education Pro grams, Third Edition (CFOC, 3rd Ed.) to be released in 2011. The standards are for all types of early care and education settings--centers and family child care homes. http://www.idahoaap.org/pdfs/preventing_obesity.pdf Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:45:00 -0600 obesity Working mothers and the long term effects of long term stress. http://www.idahoaap.org/kidscount.htm Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:45:00 -0600 kids count A non-profit organization whose vision is to support a system of care which helps families ensure the social and emotional well-being of their infants and young children. http://www.idahoaap.org/mental_aimearly1.htm Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:45:00 -0600 mental health The Period of Purple Crying is used to help describe these characteristics of early infant crying in normal, healthy infants. It usually begins at about 2 weeks of age and ends by 4 to 5 months of age and often earlier. The letters in the PURPLE is an acronym. http://www.idahoaap.org/pdfs/PurpleCrying.pdf Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:45:00 -0600 crying According to Dr. Kathy Judy, 70 percent of the time, parents install car seats wrong, buckle their children up incorrectly, or don't put kids in booster seats. http://www.idahoaap.org/seatbelts_misuse.htm Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:45:00 -0600 car seats The guide helps you make smart decisions on what level of care (if any) is needed when your child is sick and how to provide speedy symptom relief for minor illnesses or injuries you can manage on your own. http://www.healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/Symptom-Checker/Pages/KidsDoc-Symptom-Checker-App.aspx Thur, 08 Jul 2010 12:45:00 -0600 iphone app This website provides the most up-to-date, detailed information about the EHR incentive programs. The Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs will provide incentive payments to eligible professionals and hospitals as they adopt, implement, upgrade, or demonstrate meaningful use of certified EHR technology. http://www.cms.gov Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:45:00 -0600 electronic health records Beginning July 1, 2010, IRIS will be moving to an opt-out system, which means consent will no longer be required prior to enrolling patients in IRIS. Patients that do not wish to be in IRIS will need to contact the IIP for removal. http://www.idahoaap.org/pdfs/IRISnotice0610.pdf Thur, 17 Jun 2010 12:45:00 -0600 immunization PREP®:EM - An Intensive Review and Update of Pediatric Emergency Medicine http://www.idahoaap.org/cme.htm#national Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:45:00 -0600 cme A report from Idaho Highway Safety Coalition http://www.idahoaap.org/pdfs/hsnews610.pdf Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:45:00 -0600 child seats Overall, inspections of child care facility pools had the highest percentage of immediate closures (17.2 percent), followed by inspections of hotel/motel pools (15.3 percent), and apartment/condo pools (12.4 percent). Inspections of kiddie/wading pools (13.5 percent) and interactive fountains (12.6 percent) had the highest percentage of disinfectant violations. http://www.cdc.gov/media/pressrel/2010/r100520.htm Thur, 03 Jun 2010 12:45:00 -0600 disease This new page lists several valuable resources. http://www.idahoaap.org/management.htm Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:45:00 -0600 career FRONTLINE lays bare the science of vaccine safety and examines the increasingly bitter debate between the public health establishment and a formidable populist coalition of parents, celebrities, politicians and activists who are armed with the latest social media tools. http://www.idahoaap.org/immunizations_vaccinewar.htm Thur, 27 May 2010 12:45:00 -0600 vaccines The Washington & Idaho Regional Extension Center for Health Information Technology (WIREC) is now accepting applications from healthcare providers across the two states. http://www.idahoaap.org/records_techassist.htm Wed, 26 May 2010 12:45:00 -0600 vaccines It is appropriate for clinicians and health care professionals to resume the use of Rotarix and to continue the use of RotaTeq. http://www.idahoimmune.com/immunize/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=77 Mon, 24 May 2010 12:45:00 -0600 vaccines Links to resources. http://www.idahoaap.org/ep_hurricane.htm Mon, 24 May 2010 12:45:00 -0600 emergency preparedness Poly-Vi-Sol drops (1 mL PO QDay) are covered by Medicaid; a prescription is required. http://www.idahoaap.org/ Sat, 22 May 2010 12:45:00 -0600 vitamin D Offers TV and radio public service announcements featuring people who have dealt first-hand with the sometimes devastating effects from vaccine-preventable infectious diseases. The resources within the site can help pediatricians remind parents about the importance of timely immunization of their children. http://www.protecttomorrow.org/ Sat, 22 May 2010 12:45:00 -0600 immunization Top Stories: Flu Shots in Children Help Whole Community; Infant Deaths Prompt CPSC Warning About Sling Carriers http://www.idahoaap.org/newsletters/2010Spring.pdf Sat, 22 May 2010 12:45:00 -0600 news Results from the AAP conducted assessment of child care needs related to preparing for a pandemic influenza. http://www.idahoaap.org/resources_influenzaPandemic.htm Tue, 18 May 2010 12:45:00 -0600 influenza A new NHTSA study that analyzes the incidence rates of incapacitating injuries, as well as the commonly injured body regions, among children under 8 years old involved in motor vehicle traffic crashes. http://www.idahoaap.org/pdfs/2010-ChildrenVehicleCrashes.pdf Tue, 18 May 2010 12:45:00 -0600 child seats A report from Idaho Highway Safety Coalition http://www.idahoaap.org/pdfs/hssspecial.pdf Mon, 17 May 2010 12:45:00 -0600 child seats Thanks to a federal grant awarded to Idaho Chapter AAP, an Immunization Congress meeting will be held on June 28 in Nampa, Idaho (venue TBD). To receive notice of details, please join the Idaho Immunization Coalition. http://www.idahoimmune.com/immunize/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=38&Itemid=55 Wed, 12 May 2010 12:45:00 -0600 immunization In rollover crashes, the estimated incidence rate of incapacitating injuries among unrestrained children was almost three times that for restrained children. In near side impacts, unrestrained children were eight times more likely to sustain incapacitating injuries than restrained children. http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/811325.PDF Wed, 12 May 2010 12:45:00 -0600 car seats This letter is dated 3-18-2010. http://www.idahoaap.org/pdfs/ISBML_Letter_3-18-10.pdf Wed, 12 May 2010 12:45:00 -0600 midwives This month's issue contains updates and alerts. http://www.idahoaap.org/pdfs/imm_May2010.pdf Wed, 5 May 2010 12:45:00 -0600 medicaid Please respond to the Department of Nursing and Head start Lead Screening Survey which you have received. It is colored yellow and very important! If you would like another copy please contact Dr. Ingrid Brudenell at ibruden@boisestate.edu or 208-426-1670. We greatly appreciate your responses! http://www.idahoaap.org Mon, 3 May 2010 12:45:00 -0600 medicaid The Northwest Bulletin: Family and Child Health is a collaboration between the Maternal and Child Public Health Leadership Training Program at the University of Washington, Seattle; maternal and child health programs in the states of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington; Public Health - Seattle & King County; and experts in maternal and child health. It is published twice a year electronically. http://depts.washington.edu/nwbfch/about Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:45:00 -0600 child care A figure has been updated in the study, Parental Vaccine Safety Concerns in 2009, to be published in the April issue of Pediatrics (appearing online March 1). http://www.idahoaap.org/immunization_sideeffects.htm Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:45:00 -0600 vaccination, immunization Message from the Chairman Judy Romano, MD, FAAP; New Reports; New Articles; Upcoming Events; Funding Opportunities; and more! http://www.healthychildcare.org/ENewsHP12.html Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:45:00 -0600 healthy child Serving Idaho's Children, Youth and Young Adults: Tracking ARRA Spending in Idaho by Judith L. Brown, February 2010 http://www.idahoaap.org/pdfs/ARRA_Mar2010.pdf Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:45:00 -0600 kids count The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee and Office of Autism Research Coordination are pleased to announce that the 2009 IACC Summary of Advances in Autism Spectrum Disorder Research was released and posted to the IACC website today in conjunction with the United Nations designated World Autism Awareness Day and the Department of Health and Human Services celebration of National Autism Awareness Month. The 2009 IACC Summary of Advances is a collection of brief summaries of the twenty research articles that the IACC felt made the most significant contributions to autism biomedical and services research in 2009. http://www.idahoaap.org/autism.htm Thur, 15 Apr 2010 12:45:00 -0600 autism Serving Idaho's Children, Youth and Young Adults: Tracking ARRA Spending in Idaho by Judith L. Brown, February 2010 http://www.idahoaap.org/pdfs/ARRA_Feb2010.pdf Fri, 02 Apr 2010 12:45:00 -0600 kids count See what was discussed. http://www.idahoaap.org/immunization_minutes2010.htm Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:45:00 -0600 immunization This month's issue contains some excellent info. http://www.idahoaap.org/pdfs/kc_mar2010.pdf Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:45:00 -0600 children health This month's issue contains some excellent links and info. There are scholarships available from the AAP (for members) to cover the cost of the updated EHDI CME module. http://www.idahoaap.org/pdfs/ehdi_mar2010.pdf Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:45:00 -0600 children health 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