Resources
Pregnancy-related Resources
- Idaho State Board of Midwifery License Letter (pdf)
- 2007 PRATS Annual Report
- Periodontal Disease and Pregnancy
- 2007 PRATS Unintended Pregnancy and Birth Control Use
- 2007 PRATS Prematurity Fact Sheet
- 2007 PRATS Postpartum Depression Fact Sheet
- 2007 PRATS Health Insurance During Pregnancy Fact Sheet
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs)
- Resource Collection on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs)
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 at http://mchlibrary.info/guides/fasd.html - The CDC has developed a Web-based featured item about fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. The item includes a video that shares the story of a family living with the effects of fetal alcohol exposure. Visit the feature and share the message about having a healthy, alcohol-free pregnancy with colleagues and friends.
The CDC also has unveiled a new, user-friendly, research-based Web site on FASDs. Among the features are state alcohol consumption data for 2008, a special video providing an inside look at one family living with FASDs, easy-to-read information on the diagnosis and treatment of children with FASDs, individualized pages for special groups (women, families, health care providers, educators and partners), and updated information on CDC activities. Visit the new FASD site.
Infant-related Resources
- Early Newborn Hearing
- Immunizations
- Idaho Immunization Coalition (website)
- Every Child By Two (website)
Their goal is to raise awareness of the critical need for timely immunizations and to foster a systematic way to immunize all of America's children by age two. - ImmYounity website
The Web site is designed to provide vaccine-related information to parents and caregivers in a simple and engaging way. Parents and caregivers can share digital infographics and fact cards in an effort to facilitate more dialogue about the importance of vaccination. - Child Passenger Safety
- Idaho Infant Deaths Due to Congenital Anomalies
- Infant Mental Health
- AimEarlyIdaho
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. - Early Childhood Learning
- Purple Crying (pdf)
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. - What to do about Erythromycin Opthalmic shortage for newborns.
- A process today stemming from a published article in JOGN back in 1984.
- We transitioned to unit dose sterile/aseptic technique repackaging of our currently available 3.5 G tubes we have in stock to 210 mcg (0.2 mL) unit dose sterile slip tip syringes.
- NOTE: The expiration date & time, it is limited to 2 days at room temperature in Pyxis.
- NOTE: A continuous ribbon of ointment from the inner corner of the eye out to the edge is approximately 0.1mL (~15 mm). Use one 0.2 mL syringe to treat both eyes, dose is approximately 0.1mL per eye.
- Pharmacy will prepare sterile unit dose Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment in slip tip syringes as needed and will check Pyxis stock daily to maintain a MIN/MAX level and monitor expiration dating.
- Once one runs out of the ointment, one can go to diluting the 5% povidine / iodine ophthalmic solution eye drops to 2.5%. We notified and obtained authorization/notice from our local San Francisco Dept of Health to do so. There was a study done in Africa reporting the success of this practice.
- Links to Other sites
- Peristats
US, state, county, and city maternal & infant health data. Over 60,000 graphs, maps and tables available! - Growth Charts
CDC's website containing the recently developed growth charts - Healthy Child Care
AAP appointed Chapter Child Care Contacts - Medical Home Initiatives
- School Health
- Safe Sleep Policy
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
- National SIDS/Infant Death Resource Center
- Infant Hearing
- Maternal & Child Health Library Knowledge Paths
- Breastfeeding During a Crisis Fact Sheet
Child-related Resources
- Asthma
- Child Abuse
- Child Passenger Safety
- Immunizations
- Respiratory Virus Tracking
- Concussions
- Kids Count
- Literacy
- Oral Health
- Early Childhood Learning
- Autism
- 5-year Healthy Tomorrows' Project (ppt)
A 2-page summary of the 5-year HRSA Healthy Tomorrows' Project that involved both the AAP and MCH. - Child Mental Health Care
- National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day
A day for everyone to promote positive development of infants, toddlers, children, and youth - AimEarlyIdaho
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. - Child-related Articles
- National Survey of Children's Health
Places where Idaho is below average are highlighted in red - Medical Homes for Children
A Review of the Evidence - Idaho Blood Lead Levels
- Child-related Newsletters
- Sign Up for the Northwest Bulletin: Family and Child Health!
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. - HealthyChild.org March e-newsletter
Message from the Chairman Judy Romano, MD, FAAP; New Reports; New Articles; Upcoming Events; Funding Opportunities; and more! - Links to Other sites
- Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools: A Quick Reference Guide
All-new guide to help caregivers and teachers face the challenges of caring for children with chronic medical conditions and special health care needs. - Katie Beckett FAQs – The Home Care for Certain Disabled Children
Updated September 2009 - Child Care Establishment Inspection Listings
Help parents learn to choose child care programs that prioritize health and safety
Adolescent-related Resources
- Asthma
- Respiratory Virus Tracking
- Literacy
- Obesity
- Oral Health
- Teen Relationships
- Underage Drinking
- Teenage Tobacco Use
- Tobacco Taxes: An approach to prevent youth smoking (pdf)
Tobacco taxes are the most cost-effective measure to reduce smoking among youth since they actually generate revenue. Youth are up to three times more likely than adults to change their smoking habits when the price of cigarettes goes up. - Documents
- Minor Consent Laws
Summary of laws allowing minors to consent for their own health care. - Emancipation Law
Text from an article in the Idaho Board of Medicine newsletter. - How to help your patients deal with bullying and dating violence (from Contemporary Pediatrics website)
- Lessons Learned from the Idaho Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Project (pdf)
- Links to Other sites
Idaho Teen Makes Big on Good Morning America
(video)- Idaho Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Website
- The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy
- Suicide Prevention Action Network of Idaho (SPAN)
- US Dept. of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Information about substance abuse prevention and addiction treatment. - National Institute on Drug Abuse
AAP Immunization Initiative Newsletters - Substance Abuse/Mental Health
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Info - Natl. Inst. Drug Abuse
- Adolescent Health
National Institute of Mental Health's Adolescent Health Site - Idaho Teen Pregnancy
The PEAK (Peers Encouraging Abstinent Kids) curriculum is available through your local health district or by visiting this website. - AAP Adolescent topics
American Academy of Pediatrics Home Page - Anti-Drug Abuse Site
practical suggestions for parents - STD Control Branch
Up-to-date recommendations for treatment of stds in adolescents - Students vs. Destructive Decisions
Student maintained site with emphasis on drunk driving. Originated as Students Against Driving Drunk.
Other Valuable Websites
- Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Children - Idaho Care Line
- Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) - Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Children's System Redesign - Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Family-Directed Services - Pediatric News
- HealthlyChildren.org
- Idaho Medical Association
- Idaho Sound Beginnings
Idaho Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - AAP Oral Health Website
- Genetics in Primary Care Institute
- Autism Healing Thresholds
- Learn the Signs. Act Early
Early Detection for Autism Kit - Parent Training for Inhalant Use
- Idaho QuitLine Free Resources
- Cancer profiles for all of Idaho's counties
- Quality Early Care and Education
- Healthy Foster Care America
Expert information on the health issues and needs of children and teens in foster care - Perfect Parenting Press
A series of all-in-one books that have a story for children and a manual for parents that show how to work through child rearing issues.
Public Service Announcements
- Sounds of Pertussis - Whooping Cough: Vaccination, Symptoms, and Information
- Voices of Meningitis
- Faces of Influenza
Other Resources
- AAP Quality Connections: Winter 2013 Issue (pdf)
- Grant Opportunities
- Employment Resources
- Evaluating Your Community-Based Program (pdf)
- Is Your Family Ready? (pdf)
Emergency Preparedness Resources for your Office - Preventing Gun Deaths in Children (pdf)
Member-Associated Sites Links Page
The links below take you to sites of programs either in the academy or in the State of Idaho where a Chapter member is involved.
- www.schoolhealth.org
Dr. Katz. (Click on Members, then Idaho) - www.healthychildcare.org/statecontacts.cfm?state=ID
Noreen Womack, MD - www.familyvoices.org/st/ID.htm
Kim Hegg-James - www.medicalhomeinfo.org/resources/state/idaho.html
Sherry Iverson - www.infanthearing.org/states/idaho/
Pennie S. Cooper - http://www.idahoaeyc.org/sample/index.html
Noreen Womack, MD