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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CQN IMZ Closing Chapter Webinar
2018-02-07 12:15 - 13:15 | CA
Please join us on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 12:15 PM Pacific Time as we wrap-up this wonderful project.
Participating practices will receive a link to log onto the GoToMeeting Webinar Session.

AAP-CA2 Quarterly BOD Meeting
2018-03-21 18:30 - 21:00 | CA
AAP-CA2 Quarterly Board of Directors Meeting
Sherman Oaks, CA

TORRANCE: Best Practices in Developmental Screening - An Inside Look
2018-03-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Harbor Regional Center, 21231 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance, CA, 90503
Best Practices in Developmental Screening – An Inside Look
An inside look, from the systematic approach of Regional Center clinicians and therapists, to strategies used by local pediatricians. Funded by First 5 Los Angeles.

March 28 in Torrance – Town Hall / Dinner 6-8 PM

This event will take place at the Harbor Regional Center in Torrance. Clinical Geneticist Sri Moedjono, MD, FACMG and General Pediatrician Ahoo Sahba, MD, both clinicians at the Harbor Regional Center, will discuss best practices in developmental screening, clinical cases and the referral process. This event will begin at 6:00 PM (Dinner and Lecture).CME Accreditation: 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Wednesday, March 28 in TORRANCE at 6 PM

LOCATION: Harbor Regional Center –
21231 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503 (Room A4)

Guest Speakers: Sri Moedjono, MD, FACMG, and Ahoo Sahba, MD.

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WESTWOOD: Town Hall / Dinner with Harvey Karp, MD, FAAP
2018-04-10 18:30 - 21:00 | Napa Valley Grille, 1100 Glendon Avenue #100, Los Angeles, CA, 90024
Town Hall/Dinner with Harvey Karp, MD, FAAP

Join AAP-CA2 Treasurer Corinn Cross, MD, FAAP as she hosts an evening of professional development and networking with Harvey Karp, MD, FAAP.

Topic:
Calming Reflex – A Strategy to Boost Sleep, Soothe Colic and Prevent Postpartum Depression and SUID.

Date: April 10th, 2018
Time: 6:30 – 9 PM
Location: Napa Valley Grille in Westwood
1100 Glendon Ave #100
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Please RSVP to chapter2@aap-ca.org at your earliest convenience.

LOS ANGELES: Best Practices in Developmental Screening - An Inside Look
2018-04-18 18:30 - 20:30 | In Los Angeles, TBD
An inside look, from the systematic approach of Regional Center clinicians and therapists, to strategies used by local pediatricians. Funded by First 5 Los Angeles.

April 18 in Los Angeles – Town Hall / Dinner 6:30-8:30 PM

This event will take place near Down Town at Taix Restaurant to encompass the service areas of Lanterman Regional Center, Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center and South Central Los Angeles Regional Center. Lanterman Regional Center clinician Leslie Richard, MD, FAAP and special guests (Therapists) will discuss best practices in developmental screening, clinical cases and the referral process. This event will begin at 6:30 PM (Dinner and Lecture). CME Accreditation: 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Wednesday, April 18 in Los Angeles at 6:30 PM

LOCATION: Taix French Restaurant, 1911 W. Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90026

Speaker:Leslie Richard, MD, FAAP

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SAN BERNARDINO: Early Developmental Screening and Intervention Town Hall / Dinner
2018-04-19 18:30 - 21:00 | First 5 San Bernardino, 735 E. Carnegie Drive, Suite 150, San Bernardino, CA, 92408, United States
April 19 in San Bernardino – Town Hall / Dinner 6:30-9 PM

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Please Save the Date of April 19th from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm for a free Town Hall Dinner event hosted by First 5 San Bernardino(F5SB) and the American Academy of Pediatrics- Chapter 2 (AAP)!
We will be exploring “Best Practices in Developmental Screening” and look forward to hearing from such partners as the AAP-Chapter 2, Inland Regional Center, Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP), San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) with SART, the Inland Empire Autism Assessment Center of Excellence (AACE) and Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital with Help Me Grow. We would love for you and your staff to join us! Our expected audience is physicians, administrators, occupational therapists, physical therapists, family, health care and community resource specialists, etc.
A dialogue amongst partners that addresses new and innovative approaches to conducting developmental screenings, integrated behavioral health services and even transformative practice will be so beneficial to us all as well as our children and families. It is going to be an exciting, informative evening – please do join us!

Dr. Edward Curry, President AAP CA – Chapter 2 – WELCOME
Karen Scott, F5SB Executive Director, Welcome and Overview
Dr. Elliott Weinstein, Pediatrician and First 5 SB Commissioner – Private physician perspective on Early Screening and “What To Do Next When You Find Something”
Dr. Priya Batra, Medical Director for Family and Community Health -IEHP, the latest and greatest in developmental screenings strategies and AB 11 perspective
Edyth Gallardo, Early Start Program Manager and Federal Regulations Specialist, Inland Regional Center -“Take a Minute Campaign” under the State Systemic Improvement Plan focusing on tools and screening and the social and emotional outcomes for children.
Mary Joseph-Bacon, Intake Program Manager, Inland Regional Center – “Lanterman Act for ages 3 and up” – referral process and new online application process
Dr. Marti Baum – Autism Center of Excellence- the connections, the partnerships, the outcomes, collective impact and practice transformation related to Developmental Screenings
Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital, Perinatal Institute, – Help Me Grow, a simple solution that helps families, child health care providers, early care and education providers, and human service providers to recognize early signs and assists when needs are identified in finding programs designed to address those needs, reducing confusion and time for parents and providers.

LOCATION: First 5 San Bernardino | 735 E Carnegie Dr #150, San Bernardino, CA 92408

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2018 Pediatric Symposium - Reception
2018-04-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Sheraton Universal Hotel
Join AAP-CA2 Chapter and National Leaders on the Friday evening before the 29th Annual Advances in Pediatrics Symposium for a Reception with this year’s Symposium Professors.
Visit the Symposium Page: https://aapca2.org/2018-symposium

29th Annual ADVANCES IN PEDIATRICS Symposium
2018-04-28 06:30 - 17:00 | Sheraton Universal Hotel
Please join us for the 29th Annual ADVANCES IN PEDIATRICS Symposium at the iconic Sheraton Universal Hotel in Universal City, California.
Also consider attending our Reception on Friday Evening.
Visit the Symposium Page: https://aapca2.org/2018-symposium

Dinner/Lecture in Westlake Village
2018-08-14 18:30 - 20:30 | Tuscany Il Ristorante, 968 S Westlake Blvd #4, Westlake Village, CA, 91361, United States
Join AAP-CA2 Member-At-Large Ken Saul, MD, FAAP for an evening of professional development and Networking

Clinical applications of Psychiatric Pharmacogenomics
SPEAKER: Jennie Depatie Ph.D.
DATE: August 14 at 6:30 PM
LOCATION: Tuscany Il Ristorante
968 S Westlake Blvd #4, Westlake Village, CA 91361
RSVP lgrodin@assurexhealth.com or 805-680-2957

Town Hall with Ken Saul, MD
2018-09-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Ruth’s Chris Steak House, 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
Join AAP-CA2 Member-At-Large Ken Saul, MD, FAAP for an evening of professional development and Networking.
Ken Saul, MD, FAAP
Topic: Prevention of RSV
SPEAKER: Ken Saul, MD, FAAP
DATE: September 6, 2018 at 6:30 PM
LOCATION: Ruth’s Chris Steak House
6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(Located in Westfield Topanga)
Please RSVP by 9/3 to Valerie Page: (818) 642-3952
valerie.page@astrazeneca.com

Developmental Behavioral Diagnosis and Management in Pediatrics
2018-09-14 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
Developmental Behavioral Diagnosis and Management in Pediatrics
September 14, 2018 in Anaheim, California
SDBP and NAPNAP are teaming up to provide a full day symposium for pediatric primary care providers and those working in DB Peds. There are two 4-hour cases that will cover autism versus global developmental delay in a younger child, and ADHD versus mood disorder or learning disability in a teen.
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Victorville Town Hall - with Dr. Rajasekhar
2018-09-20 18:30 - 21:00 | Thai Dawn Bistro, 14317 Bear Valley Road, Victorville, CA, 92392, United States
September 20, 2018 in Victorville – Dinner/Lecture – Town Hall
Please join AAP-CA2 Vice President Damodara Rajasekhar, MD, FAAP for September’s AAP High Desert Area Townhall meeting.
DATE: Thursday, September 20th, 2018 @ 6.30pm
LOCATION: Thai Dawn Bistro
14317 Bear Valley Road, Victorville, CA 92392
“Tuberculosis in Children, and Its Management”
SPEAKER: Jane M Bork, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Loma Linda University School of Medicine.
Also, there will be an update on AAP, CMA, and SBCMS.
Please RSVP to drajasekharmd@gmail.com
We need the number of physicians attending to arrange for dinner.

UCLA Forensic Evaluation Training
2018-09-22 08:30 - 16:00 | CA
Introduction to the Forensic Medical Evaluation of Asylum Seekers

Thank you for your interest in this training session on conducting forensic medical evaluations for individuals seeking asylum in the U.S. hosted by the DGSOM Asylum Clinic and the OVMC Human Rights Clinic.
This specialized training will include:
– An overview of the operations of the PHR Asylum Network
– An introduction to asylum law and updates on new legislation impacting asylum applicants
– The foundations of scientifically-based forensic evidence collection and documentation
– Basic and advanced interviewing techniques with asylum clients
– Detailed instruction on how to conduct physical and psychological evaluations and document the sequelae of torture and other forms of persecution
– An overview of the U.S. immigration detention system and a discussion on issues affecting the health of detained immigrants
– The content of the training is derived from the Istanbul Protocol, PHR’s training manual and the experts own experiences.
Location: UCLA
The training is open to everyone.
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AAP-CA2 Quarterly Board of Directors Meeting
2018-09-26 18:30 - 21:00, 2018-12-05 18:30 - 21:00, 2019-03-06 18:30 - 21:00, 2019-06-05 18:30 - 21:00 | TBA, United States

Santa Barbara Town Hall - with Dr. Santacrose
2018-10-09 18:30 - 21:00 | CA
Please join AAP-CA2 Area Representative in Santa Barbara County Brian Santacrose, MD, FAAP for an evening of networking and professional development. This event is generously sponsored by AbbVie Inc.
DATE: Tuesday,October 9, 2018 @ 6.30pm
LOCATION: Wine Cask
813 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Central Precocious Puberty (CCP)
Early Recognition and Management
SPEAKER: Nedim Cakan, MD
Medical Director, Department of Endocrinology,
Valley Children’s Health Care
RSVP by Phone or Online: Capacity: 15 attendees.
Call Bruce Yuen (213) 952-4607, or
Please Click Here to RSVP online
Click to View the Flyer
Note that only Pediatricians, Pediatric Endocrinologists, and their staff are able to attend due to our compliance policies. No spouses or other guests outside of those parameters are allowed to attend. Thanks for your understanding.

Woodland Hills Town Hall - with Ken Saul, MD
2018-10-10 18:30 - 21:00 | Maggiano’s in Woodland Hills, 6100 Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
Join AAP-CA2 Member-At-Large Ken Saul, MD, FAAP for an evening of professional development and
Ken Saul, MD, FAAP
networking.
Topic: Vaccine Update
SPEAKER: TBA
DATE: October 10 at 6:30 PM
LOCATION: Maggiano’s Little Italy
6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
RSVP: Please email Dr. Saul at docksaul@aol.com

Victorville Town Hall with Dr. Rajasekhar
2018-10-25 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 on Thursday, October 25th at 6.30pm for an evening focused on meditation and physician wellness.
Where: Thai Dawn Bistro (See address below)
Topic #1: “Physician Burnout, and Mindfulness”
Speaker: Paula Whiteman, MD, FAAP, FACEP.
Topic #2: “Meditation – Overview”
Speaker: Nirmal Murthy, M.D, FAAP.
Also there will be an update on AAP, CMA, and SBCMS.
Please RSVP to drajasekharmd@gmail.com
We need the number of physicians attending to arrange for dinner.

Addressing the Health Needs of Immigrant Children - Half Day Conference
2018-11-15 12:00 - 16:00 | ELA County Library, 4837 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90022, United States
Please join the AAP-CA2 Immigrant Health Initiative group and the Los Angeles County Office of Immigrant Affairs for an afternoon of discussion, collaboration, and networking on the topic of immigrant children separated from their families, their needs and ways to help them. Also in attendance will be representatives from various law firms sub-contracted by LA County to represent these children. Please join us!

TOPIC: Addressing the Health Needs of Immigrant Children
SPEAKERS: County of Los Angeles Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, First District; Office of Immigrant Affairs Executive Director Rigo Reyes; Daniel Sharp, Esq. (Legal Director, CARECEN); Lindsay Toczylowski, Esq. Executive Director of the Immigrant Defenders Law Center; AAP-CA2 President Alice Kuo, MD, PhD, MBA, FAAP; Immigrant Health Committee Chair Sural Shah, MD, FAAP; Bobby Verdugo, Mental Health Specialist – UCLA; Roya Ijadi-Maghsoodi, MD, president of the Southern California Society of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

DATE: Thursday, November 15, 2018
TIME: 12 – 4 PM (Lunch included)
LOCATION: East Los Angeles College (ELAC) 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park, CA 91754

NO COST TO ATTEND

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Town Hall in Victorville, CA
2018-12-06 18:30 - 21:00 | Thai Dawn Bistro, 14317 Bear Valley Road, Victorville, CA, 92392, United States
December 6, 2018 in Victorville – Dinner/Lecture – Town Hall
Please join AAP-CA2 Vice President Damodara Rajasekhar, MD, FAAP for December’s AAP High Desert Area Townhall meeting.
CME will be provided for this lecture
“New Advances in Eczema”
SPEAKER
Stuart A. Cohen MD
AAP District IX Chair
DATE: Thursday,December 6, 2018 @ 6.30pm
LOCATION: Thai Dawn Bistro
14317 Bear Valley Road , Victorville, CA 92392
Please RSVP to drajasekharmd@gmail.com

Life After Residency - Pediatric Career Event
2019-01-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Sheraton Universal Hotel
Attention Residents! January 29, 2019
AAP-CA2 Announces:
“Life After Residency”
If you are finishing your pediatric residency soon…
If you are looking for potential employers…
If you want to have a fantastic time while learning about your options…
… Then This Event is For You!
6 – 7 PM Social & Network with Potential Employers – Hors d’oeuvres – Bar
7 – 8 PM Panel Presentations: (Career Paths, Your first year of practice, and more)
8 – 9 PM Q&A
Click Here to Register for this amazing event!
Residents from all pediatric residency programs in Chapter 2 are encouraged to attend. Sponsored by Abbott Nutrition
Date: January 29, 2019 from 6 to 9 PM
Location: Sheraton Universal Hotel – Poolside Terrace
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Lecture/Town Hall, Dr. Santacrose (Santa Barbara)
2019-01-31 18:30 - 21:00 | Wine Cask Restaurant, 813 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, CA, 93101, United States
Please join AAP-CA2 Area Representative in Santa Barbara Brian Santacrose, MD, FAAP for a lecture/Town Hall on January 31, 2019.

Date:January 31, 2019
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Wine Cask Restaurant – 813 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Click HERE to RSVP

Kabrita USA delivers nourishment and comfort to children and their parents through our naturally easy to digest Goat Milk-based formula. Kabrita USA is a division of Ausnutria, a company with over 100 years of dairy expertise. Our goat milk formula is made with high quality, pasteurized, non-GMO Dutch goat milk, and fortified with 22 vitamins and minerals including folic acid, iron and vitamin B12. Our mission is to help healthcare professionals support families so that they can make informed choices and nourish their child with confidence. We strive to add value to our community through education, transparency and supportive communication.

This event is sponsored by Kabrita USA.

Lecture/Town Hall, Dr. Ken Saul (Woodland Hills)
2019-02-06 18:30 - 21:00 | Maggiano’s in Woodland Hills, 6100 Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
February 6, 2019 in Woodland Hills – Town Hall / Dinner

Join AAP-CA2 Member-At-Large Ken Saul, MD, FAAP for a Town Hall at Maggiano’s, in Woodland Hills on February 6, 2019. Please save the date!

TOPIC: Food Allergy
SPEAKER: TBA
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Date: 2/6/2019
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Maggiano Woodland hills 630 on Food Allergy.

RSVP directly to Dr. Ken Saul: docksaul@aol.com
Sponsored by Mead Johnson

30th Annual Advances in Pediatrics Symposium
2019-03-02 08:00 - 16:00 | Sheraton Universal Hotel
Please join us on Saturday, March 2, 2019 for the 30th. Annual AAP-CA2 Advances in Pediatrics Symposium.
This will be from 7 AM to 4 PM at the Sheraton Universal Hotel.
Please Save The Date!

Addressing Teenage Vaping - Community Town Hall
2019-03-21 15:00 - 17:00 | El Camino College, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA, 90506, United States
The Southern California Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP-CA2) invites you to El Camino College on March 21, 2019 at 3 PM for a community-wide Town Hall addressing Flavored Liquid Vaping Products/E-Cigarettes use in youth. This event is in co-partnership with the County of Los Angeles Public Health Tobacco Control and Prevention Department – Division of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention. This event is open to everyone!

Topic: Addressing Teenage Vaping
Flavored Liquid Vaping Products/E-Cigarettes use in youth

Please Register!

Date: 3/21/2019

Time: 3 to 5 PM

Location: El Camino College

16007 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90506

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First 5 LA/AAP-CA2 Strategic Forum
2019-05-29 10:00 - 14:00 | First 5 Los Angeles, 750 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
RSVP for this event: Click Here

Town Hall, Ken Saul MD in Woodland Hills
2019-06-04 18:30 - 21:00 | Maggiano’s Restaurant Woodland Hills, CA, United States
Join AAP-CA2 Member-At-Large Ken Saul, MD, FAAP for an evening of professional development and networking.
Topic: Probiotics
Speaker: TBA
Date: Tuesday, June 4,2019
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Maggiano’s Little Italy
6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
RSVP by emailing to Dr. Saul:docksaul@aol.com
