American Academy of Pediatrics

Town Hall: Best Practices in Developmental Screening - An Inside Look
2017-10-05 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Gabriel Valley/Pomona Regional Center, 75 Rancho Camino Drive, Pomona, CA, 91766, United States
Early childhood screening is an essential component of health supervision and provides a foundation for monitoring and supporting healthy physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development. Come hear from the experts, from the systematic approach of Regional Center clinicians and therapists, to strategies utilized by local pediatricians. Funded by First 5 LA.
Enrich capacity for developmental surveillance, screening and referrals
Expand your network of available community resources
Learn a systematic approach to using screening results for referrals
Connect face to face with Regional Center clinicians and staff
Engage with Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech Language Pathologists

WHEN: October 5, 2017 – (6PM Tour, 6:30 PM Dinner)

WHERE: San Gabriel Pomona Regional Center – 75 Rancho Camino Drive, Pomona, CA
Guest Speakers:

Larry Yin, MD, MSPH, FAAP
Marwa Moustafa, MD

This event will take place at the San Gabriel Valley/Pomona Regional Center. You are invited to begin the evening with a tour of the facility, followed by dinner and lecture. Regional Center clinicians Larry Yin, MD, MSPH, FAAP and Marwa Moustafa, MD will discuss best practices in developmental screening and early detection of autism. Regional Center staff will be present to share internal processes. Also expected to attend are PT/OT/SLP and LAUSD representatives.
Click to Register or use this link: https://goo.gl/vYQ682
No cost to attend. CME Accreditation: 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Visit our Home Page at aapca2.org for more information about this and similar events with other Regional Centers throughout Los Angeles County.
Questions? Please call (818) 422-9877
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Town Hall in Oxnard
2017-06-21 18:00 - 21:00 | CA
Please join District IX Early Career Physician Representative, Melissa Ruiz, MD, MPH, FAAP for a Town Hall on Developmental Screening Resources.

Melissa Ruiz, MD, MPH, FAAP

Sponsored by Help Me Grow Ventura County, Dr. Ruiz will be presenting on the evidence for developmental screening, trauma screening and screening for unmet social needs.
Over 10 community organizations to which providers can refer when they identify something on the screening will be in attendance and be available to answer questions.
Four of these organizations will speak about how to most effectively refer patients to them.

Date: June 21, 2017 at 6:00 PM.
LOCATION: Tri-Counties Regional Center Conference Room, in Oxnard.

RSVP to chapter2@aap-ca.org

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Town Hall in Woodland Hills
2017-06-13 18:30 - 21:00 | Maggiano’s Restaurant Woodland Hills, CA, United States
Tuesday, June 13, 2017 in Woodland Hills – Town Hall / Dinner Meeting

Ken Saul, MD, FAAP

Please join AAP-CA2 Member-At-Large Ken Saul MD, FAAP as he hosts an evening of professional development at Maggiano’s.

Topic: Prevention of SIDS and Post Partum Depression
Speaker: Harvey Karp, MD

Date: June 13, 2017 at 6:30 PM. Please note: This is on a Tuesday.
LOCATION: Maggiano’s of Woodland Hills.

RSVP: Please email Dr. Ken Saul to save your seat.

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AAP-CA2 Quarterly Board of Directors Meeting
2017-06-07 18:30 - 21:00 | CA
Location: Pasadena, CA

Joint District Meeting - VI and IX
2017-06-01 - 2017-06-04 | CA
In Laguna Nigel, CA

The 28th Annual Southern California Postgraduate Pediatric Conference
2017-04-22 07:30 - 17:00 | Sheraton Universal Hotel
Advances in Pediatrics
Sheraton Universal Hotel
April 22, 2017

AAP-CA2 Quarterly Board of Directors Meeting
2017-03-22 18:30 - 21:00, 2016-12-07 18:30 - 21:00, 2016-09-14 18:30 - 21:00 | CA
Location TBA

East Los Angeles - Developmental Screening and Early Detection of Autism for General Pediatricians
2017-02-16 18:00 - 21:00 | AltaMed Corporate Headquarters, 2040 Camfield Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90040
RSVP required. Please CLICK HERE to reserve your seat for February 16th at AltaMed Corporate Headquarters, in East Los Angeles.
CME Accreditation: 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
This is the 4th. and last presentation in its series.
Speaker: Larry Yin, MD,MSPH, FAAP
Please join AAP-CA2 Member-At-Large, Mona Patel, MD, FAAP, and AAP-CA2 President, Edward Curry, MD, FAAP, as they host an educational session on the topic of Developmental Screening. Funded by AltaMed Health Service through First 5 LA.
This event is to promote the use of validated, standardized screening measures to identify children at risk for developmental delay and autism, as well as an overview of community resources to address identified developmental delays. It will be an exciting overview of validated screening measures that can be easily incorporated into the general pediatrics visit.

Pitfalls of using non-standardized developmental screening tools
Overview of available developmental screening measures
Review of American Academy of Pediatrics developmental screening guidelines
What to do if your patient screens positive?
Review of community resources available to address developmental delay and autism

Presented by Larry Yin, MD, MSPH, FAAP. Dr. Yin studies disparities among the underserved populations, developmental disabilities, screening and intervention at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
RSVP required. Please CLICK HERE to reserve your seat for February 16th in East Los Angeles. (City of Commerce, where the 710 and 5 FWYs meet)

Town Hall in San Bernardino, with Edward Curry, MD, FAAP
2017-01-18 18:00 - 21:00 | First 5 San Bernardino, 735 E. Carnegie Drive, Suite 150, San Bernardino, CA, 92408, United States
“Bright Futures Guidelines – Improving Preventive Care in Your Practice Without Burden”

Speaker: Edward Curry, MD, FAAP, President, AAP-CA2
CME Accreditation: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Plus, Featured Presentation
Reach Out and Read®
Let’s make reading doctor-recommended in San Bernardino County!
Presented by First 5 San Bernardino

REGISTER: Click here to save your seat for January 18th. in San Bernardino.
Register via Fax: Click to view/print FLYER

Town Hall in Studio City with Host Daniel Bruckner, MD
2016-11-16 18:30 - 21:00 | Bistro Garden, 12950 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA, 91604, United States
Please join AAP-CA2 Member-At-Large, Daniel Bruckner, MD, as he hosts an educational session sponsored by Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

Topics:
Headaches by Kiarash Sadrieh, MD – Director, Child Neurology Training Program, CHLA
Arthritis for the General Pediatrician by CHLA Rheumatologist Michal Cidon, MD

Date: November 16, 2016 at 6:30 PM.
LOCATION: Bistro Garden,12950 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604

REGISTER: Click here to save your seat for November 16th.

Pomona - Developmental Screening and Early Detection of Autism for General Pediatricians
2016-10-18 18:30 - 21:00 | Pomona Valley Mining Company, 1777 Gillette Rd, Pomona, CA, 91768, United States
RSVP required. Please CLICK HERE to reserve your seat for October 18th at Pomona Valley Mining Company
Speaker: Larry Yin, MD,MSPH, FAAP
Please join AAP-CA2 Member-At-Large, Mona Patel, MD, FAAP, and AAP-CA2 President, Edward Curry, MD, FAAP, as they host an educational session on the topic of Developmental Screening. Funded by AltaMed Health Service through First 5 LA.
This event is to promote the use of validated, standardized screening measures to identify children at risk for developmental delay and autism, as well as an overview of community resources to address identified developmental delays. It will be an exciting overview of validated screening measures that can be easily incorporated into the general pediatrics visit.

Pitfalls of using non-standardized developmental screening tools
Overview of available developmental screening measures
Review of American Academy of Pediatrics developmental screening guidelines
What to do if your patient screens positive?
Review of community resources available to address developmental delay and autism

Presented by Larry Yin, MD, MSPH, FAAP. Dr. Yin studies disparities among the underserved populations, developmental disabilities, screening and intervention at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
This event repeats in Studio City and Santa Monica. All three events will begin at 6:30 PM
RSVP required. Please CLICK HERE to reserve your seat for October 18th at Pomona Valley Mining Company.

Sexual & Reproductive Health in Primary Care - Dr. Tanaka
2016-10-13 18:00 - 20:00 | CA
October 13, 2016 – Town Hall in Los Angeles, with speaker Diane Tanaka, MD.

Diane Tanaka, MD

RSVP required. Please CLICK HERE to reserve your seat for October 13 at the Radisson Midtown/USC Hotel.

AAP-CA2 and Essential Access Health (formerly the California Family Health Council) invite you to an evening of professional development in the area of sexual and reproductive health. Dinner will be provided. Please be sure to RSVP for this fabulous event.

Topic: Integrating Sexual + Reproductive Health into Primary Care
Date & Time: Thursday, October 13th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM

Presenter: Diane Tanaka, MD – Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

Location: Radisson Midtown at USC (3540 South Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA, 90007)

What will you learn?
This presentation will provide evidence-based clinical and operational strategies for integrating quality sexual and reproductive health services into primary care. Participants will learn how to identify and address the unique sexual and reproductive health needs of patients, with an emphasis on STD screening and treatment, during a primary care visit. Dr. Tanaka will also discuss strategies for adapting clinic workflow processes, including elements of billing practices, to maximize efficiency and reimbursement. Current national sexual and reproductive health guidelines, practical tools, and resources will be discussed and utilized throughout.

RSVP required. Please CLICK HERE to reserve your seat for October 13 at the Radisson Midtown/USC Hotel.

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Town Hall/Dinner in Woodland Hills - Ken Saul, MD, FAAP
2016-10-05 18:30 - 21:00 | Maggiano’s in Woodland Hills, 6100 Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
Please join AAP-CA2 Member-At-Large, Ken Saul, MD, FAAP, as he hosts an evening of professional development and networking in Woodland Hills. Sponsored by Sanofi.
Topic: Influenza and Influenza vaccine controversies
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Maggianos in Woodland Hills
Note: We are back at Maggiano’s.
Please RSVP by emailing Dr. Saul: docksaul@aol.com

CHLA Sports Medicine Conference
2016-10-01 09:00 - 14:00 | CA
Click to View the Flyer.

Santa Monica - Developmental Screening and Early Detection of Autism for General Pediatricians
2016-09-28 18:30 - 21:00 | Malbec Argentinean Steakhouse in Santa Monica, 2628 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, 90403, United States
RSVP required. Registration for this event has closed.
Speaker: Larry Yin, MD,MSPH, FAAP
Please join AAP-CA2 Member -At-Large, Mona Patel, MD, FAAP, and AAP-CA2 Treasurer, Cori Cross, MD, FAAP, as they host an educational session on the topic of Developmental Screening. Funded by AltaMed Health Service through First 5 LA.
This event is to promote the use of validated, standardized screening measures to identify children at risk for developmental delay and autism, as well as an overview of community resources to address identified developmental delays. It will be an exciting overview of validated screening measures that can be easily incorporated into the general pediatrics visit.

Pitfalls of using non-standardized developmental screening tools
Overview of available developmental screening measures
Review of American Academy of Pediatrics developmental screening guidelines
What to do if your patient screens positive?
Review of community resources available to address developmental delay and autism

Presented by Larry Yin, MD, MSPH, FAAP. Dr. Yin studies disparities among the underserved populations, developmental disabilities, screening and intervention at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
This event repeats in Studio City and Pomona. All three events will begin at 6:30 PM
Registration closed.

Kaiser Permanente 58th. Annual Pediatric Symposium in San Diego
2016-09-23 09:00 - 2016-09-24 13:25 | CA
Click link below to view event website.

High Desert AAP-CA2 Dinner Meeting
2016-09-22 18:30 - 21:00 | Thai Dawn Bistro, 14317 Bear Valley Road, Victorville, CA, 92392, United States
Please join AAP-CA2 San Bernardino/High Desert Area Representative, Damodara Rajasekhar, MD, FAAP, as he hosts an evening of professional development and networking.

When: Thursday, September 22, 2016 @ 6.30pm
Where: Thai Dawn Bistro (14317 Bear Valley Road, Victorville, CA 92392 – Tel: 760-244-7600)
Topics for presentation
1)”Bright Futures Guidelines”.
Speaker: Edward Curry, MD, FAAP, President, AAP-CA2
2)”Bright Futures – CHDP Billing”.
Speaker: Reme Turner, Medi-Cal Regional Rep.

Please RSVP by contacting Dr. Rajasekhar or by emailing the Chapter: chapter2@aap-ca.org

Long QT Syndrome Screening and SIDS Prevention
2016-09-15 16:30 - 18:30 | CA
Despite a tremendous public health effort, SIDS remains the number 1 killer of infants beyond the first month of life. Recent scientific discoveries have brought new hope that some SIDS deaths can be prevented. Dr. Chang will discuss his research on SIDS prevention at LA BioMed in the last 10 years.
Dr. Chang is a pediatric cardiologist studying new technologies that can be developed to help prevent poor outcomes in newborns with heart disease. In addition to being a researcher at LA BioMed, Dr. Chang is the Founder and CEO of QT Medical, Inc., a spinoff company of LA BioMed that specializes in cardiodiagnostic devices.
Date: Thursday, September 15, 2016
Time: 4:30 – 6:30 PM
Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute
1124 West Carson Street, Torrance, CA 90502
CDCRC Building – 1st Floor Conference Room
Follow link below to see the Flyer.

Studio City - Developmental Screening and Early Detection of Autism for General Pediatricians
2016-09-08 18:30 - 21:00 | Bistro Garden, 12950 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA, 91604, United States
RSVP required. Registration for this event has closed.
Speaker: Larry Yin, MD,MSPH, FAAP
Please join AAP-CA2 Members-At-Large, Daniel Bruckner, MD, and Mona Patel, MD, FAAP, as they host an educational session on the topic of Developmental Screening. Funded by AltaMed Health Service through First 5 LA.
This event is to promote the use of validated, standardized screening measures to identify children at risk for developmental delay and autism, as well as an overview of community resources to address identified developmental delays. It will be an exciting overview of validated screening measures that can be easily incorporated into the general pediatrics visit.

Pitfalls of using non-standardized developmental screening tools
Overview of available developmental screening measures
Review of American Academy of Pediatrics developmental screening guidelines
What to do if your patient screens positive?
Review of community resources available to address developmental delay and autism

Presented by Larry Yin, MD, MSPH, FAAP. Dr. Yin studies disparities among the underserved populations, developmental disabilities, screening and intervention at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
This event repeats in Pomona. All events will begin at 6:30 PM
Registration closed.

AAP-CA2 Strategic Implementation Board Retreat
2016-08-31 18:30 - 21:00 | CA

Quarterly Board of Directors Meeting - AAP-CA2
2016-06-22 18:30 - 21:00 | Malbec in Toluca Lake, 10151 Riverside Dr, Toluca Lake, CA, 91602, United States
The AAP-CA2 Quarterly Board of Directors meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 in Toluca Lake. Dinner starts at 6:30pm. This event is for the Board of Directors, by invitation only. RSVP required to attend by emailing the Chapter.
Date and Time
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
6:30 PM Social/Dinner
7:00 PM Business Meeting
New Location! (where the 101 and 134 FWYs meet)
Malbec Argentinean Cuisine
10151 Riverside Dr, Toluca Lake, CA 91602

GoToMeeting
Business meeting begins at 7:00 PM
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/861019733
You can also dial in using your phone (however, the link above is best for smart phones).
United States : +1 (872) 240-3412
Access Code: 861-019-733

The 27th Annual Southern California Postgraduate Pediatric Conference
2016-04-16 07:45 - 17:00 | Sheraton Universal Hotel
Saturday, April 16, 2016
Sheraton Universal Hotel.
Please click the image above to see the full speaker line-up, their topics, and respective biographies.
Registration coming soon. Please save the date!

Quarterly Board of Directors Meeting
2016-03-16 18:30 - 21:00 | Malbec Argentinean Cuisine, 1001 E Green St, Pasadena, 91106, United States
The AAP-CA2 Quarterly Board of Directors meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 in the city of Pasadena. Please RSVP if you plan on attending.
Date and Time
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
6:30 PM Social/Dinner
7:00 PM Business Meeting
Location
Malbec Argentinean Cuisine
1001 E Green St Pasadena, CA 91106
GoToMeeting Link
You can also dial in using your phone, for audio only.
Dial: +1 (646) 749-3131
Access Code: 212-969-597

Town Hall, with host, Ken Saul, MD, FAAP
2016-02-24 18:30 - 21:00 | Maggiano’s, 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
February 24 – Town Hall Meeting with host, Ken Saul, MD, FAAP

Ken Saul, MD, FAAP
Topic: Genetic Testing for Children with Intellectual & Developmental Delays

Speaker: E. Robert Wassman, MD

Location: Maggiano’s – Woodland Hills

Time: 6:30 PM

RSVP: Please email Dr. Saul to save your seat.

Town Hall, with host, Damodara Rajasekhar, MD, FAAP
2016-01-20 18:30 - 21:00 | Thai Dawn Bistro, 14317 Bear Valley Road, Victorville, CA, 92392, United States
January 20 – Town Hall Meeting in the High Desert with host, Damodara Rajasekhar, MD, FAAP
Dr. Rajasekhar, MD, FAAP

Topic: Epigastric Pain in Children

Speaker: Manoj Shah, MD – Pediatric GI Specialist from Loma Linda UMC.Also, there will be updates from IEHP, and a possible brief presentation by Dr. Tim Watson regarding pediatric hospitalist program from Riverside.

Location: Thai Dawn Bistro – 14317 Bear Valley Road, Victorville, CA 92392 Tel: 760-244-7600

Time: 6:30 PM

RSVP: Please email the chapter to save your seat: Chapter2@aap-ca.org

13th Cedars-Sinai Annual Emergency Medicine Symposium – A Practical Update
2015-12-04 07:15 - 17:00 | CA
AAP-CA2 President, Paula Whiteman, MD, FACEP, FAAP will be a speaker presenting: Unexpected Cardiac Arrest in Children & Young Adults
Visit the Event Page
View/Download the Agenda/brochure.
View Fees and Registration

Town Hall with host, Cori Cross, MD, FAAP
2015-12-02 18:30 - 21:00 | CA
December 2nd. – Town Hall Meeting with host Cori Cross, MD, FAAP
Cori Cross, MD, FAAP AAP-CA2 Member-At-Large
Topic: Identifying and Managing Patients at Risk for Life-Threatening Allergic Reactions
Speaker: Jacob Offenberger, MD
Location: Valentino, in Santa Monica.
Time: 6:30 PM
RSVP: Call Steffi Ewing at (404) 441-5549, or via email to steffi.ewing@mylan.com

LA County EMS Statewide Medical and Health Exercise 2015
2015-11-19 | CA
Los Angeles County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency
Pediatric Surge Exercise – Save the Date
11/19/15 Statewide Medical and Health Exercise 2015
For more information, please contact Bridget Berg at bberg@chla.usc.edu
View the LAC EMS Agency calendar here
