American Academy of Pediatrics

Town Hall/Dinner in Woodland Hills - Ken Saul, MD, FAAP
2016-10-05 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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
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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
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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
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.

AAP-CA2 Quarterly Board of Directors Meeting
2016-09-14 18:30 - 21:00
Location TBA

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
Location: Pasadena, 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
AAP-CA2 President, Paula Whiteman, MD, FACEP, FAAP will be a speaker presenting: Unexpected Cardiac Arrest in Children & Young Adults
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View/Download the Agenda/brochure.
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Town Hall with host, Cori Cross, MD, FAAP
2015-12-02 18:30 - 21:00
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
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

Town Hall with hosts Cindy Baker, MD, FAAP, and Daniel Bruckner, MD, in Studio City
2015-11-18 18:30 - 21:00 | Bistro Garden, 12950 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA, 91604, United States
Treating Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis: Optimizing Diagnosis and Management
Guest speaker: Jacob Offenberger, MD
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 6:30 PM
Location: Bistro Garden, in Studio City
RSVP required. Click here to register
Email the Chapter with any questions for discussion to Chapter2@aap-ca.org
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Kaiser Permanente's 57th. Annual Pediatric Symposium in Long Beach.
2015-11-13 08:00 - 17:00
Co-Chairs for this symposium are AAP-CA2 Vice President, Edward Curry, MD, FAAP, and AAP-CA2 Member-At-Large, Cynthia Baker, MD, FAAP.
Download the symposium agenda
Meet the faculty
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Reach Out And Read - San Bernardino
2015-11-05 18:30 - 20:30 | First 5 San Bernardino, 735 E. Carnegie Drive, Suite 150, San Bernardino, CA, 92408, United States
November 5 – Reach Out And Read, in San Bernardino (no cost).
Hosted by Edward Curry, MD, FAAP – AAP-CA2 Vice President
Co-Hosted by Karen E. Scott, First 5 San Bernardino Executive Director
ROAR, the Reach Out And Read program, integrates children’s books and advice to parents about the importance of reading aloud into well-child visits. ROAR resources will be available to practices in San Bernardino County. A collaborative effort between First 5 San Bernardino and AAP-CA2, this informational/Introductory dinner will highlight the available resources (free literature for parents and free books for children) for practices to implement this valuable childhood literacy program.

Get Free books for your patients, delivered to your practice.
Get connected to a network of 20,000 doctors, Nurses and other health professionals promoting literacy and school readiness.

Get results

Parents served by Reach Out and Read are up to four times more likely to read aloud to their children.
Reach Out and Read reaches the child through effectively teaching the parent to start lifelong learning in the home.
During the preschool years, children served by Reach Out and Read score three to six months ahead of their non-Reach Out and Read peers on vocabulary tests.

Who should attend: All San Bernardino County physicians/practice representatives.
Location: First 5 San Bernardino, 735 E. Carnegie Drive, Suite 150, San Bernardino, CA 92408
Date: Thursday, November 5, 2015
Time: 6:30 PM
RSVP Required by emailing the chapter at chapter2@aap-ca.org or by calling (818)422-9877

THINK TANK - Child Development Conference - Ages 0-3 Brain Architecture
2015-11-03 09:00 - 17:00 | Wallis Annenberg Center For The Performing Arts, 9390 North Santa Monica Boulevard, Beverly Hills, 90210, United States
November 3rd. – Child Development Conference – (No Cost)

On behalf of Simms/Mann Institute, AAP-CA2 members are invited to attend the “THINK TANK”, a one-of-a-kind experience in which a select group of community leaders engage with cutting-edge researchers on advances in child development. The event takes place on November 3rd, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The event will begin with a continental breakfast, after which guest speakers brought in by Simms/Mann Institute will provide an exciting and engaging learning experience.
To register, please email Chanel Wilson, at: chanel@domainmsa.com
Click here to view the speaker line-up/print flyer

Town Hall with host, Ken Saul, MD, FAAP
2015-10-28 18:30 - 21:00 | Maggiano’s, 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
October 28 – Town Hall Meeting with host Ken Saul, MD, FAAP
Ken Saul, MD, FAAP – AAP-CA2 Member-At-Large
Topic: New Infant Feeding Recommendations: Food Allergy/Intolerance and Formula Choices
Speaker: John Stutts, MD, MPH, Division of Pediatric GI – University of Louisville
Location: Maggiano’s, Woodland Hills
Time: 6:30 PM
RSVP Required by emailing Dr. Saul at docksaul@aol.com

STD Update for Clinicians - Brief (Bakersfield, CA)
2015-10-24 09:30 - 13:30
STD Update for Clinicians – Brief
Date: 10/24/2015
Location: (Kern County)
Memorial Hospital, Founders Hall, in Bakersfield
420 34th St. Bakersfield, CA 93301
Cost: FREE – Credit Hours: 3.5
To register, contact Ashley Scarborough at Ashley.Scarborough@ucsf.edu
During this training, practicing clinicians learn epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and management of STDs. This course is presented in an interactive format and incorporates case discussions. More information will be available to those who register, as the date approaches. Please direct further questions to Gealdine at (510) 625-6000 ext.1020.
CME credits: Free – Nursing Contact Hours: Free
Cardea Services designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. The California STD/HIV Prevention Training Center is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 14547 for 4.2 contact hours for STD Update for Clinicians.
9:30-9:45 Welcome and introduction, STD in the local context: Dr. Claudia Jonah
9:45-10:00 Local epidemiology context: Kim Hernandez, MPH
10:00-10:45 What’s New in the CDC 2015 STD Treatment Guidelines?: Dr. Heidi Bauer
10:45-11:30 Key Practices for Quality Improvement of STD Care Dr. Julie Stoltey
11:30 – 12:30 Syphilis, including congenital syphilis Dr. Heidi Bauer

AAP Experience - NCE 2015 -
2015-10-24 - 2015-10-27 | Unnamed Venue, Washington, DC
AAP Experience – National Conference & Exhibition – Washington DC 2015
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) invites you to take part in a monumental experience October 24–27 in Washington, DC. Experience over 350 educational sessions including practical hands-on learning and networking in addition to the largest pediatric technical exhibit of its kind.
Follow link for more information: http://www.aapexperience.org/

Los Angeles Pediatric Society - 72nd Brennemann Lectures
2015-10-09 07:00 - 2015-10-11 12:00
The Los Angeles Pediatric Society presents the

72nd Brennemann Lectures
October 9 – 11, 2015

Disney Paradise Pier Hotel

Anaheim, CA 92802
714-956-6425

11.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits (available October 10 – 11)

Plus additional 3 Free Credit hours available on Friday, October 9 from 2-5 pm!
(**See details below**)
Keynote Topic: A Perspective on Global Health & Pediatrics: Opportunities & Lessons Learned

Lectures in Emergency Medicine, ENT and Genetics Informative Round Table sessions:
Wound Repair and Management

Adolescents and Consent: the Complexities of Working with Teens Undergoing Procedures
Genetic Approaches to Autism: Screening, Syndromes and Mitochondrial Disorders

**Plus 3 FREE CME Lectures on Friday, 10/9 from 2 – 5 pm**
Emerging Non IgE-Mediated Food Allergies
Curbing the Peanut Allergy Epidemic
Congenital Heart Disease for Pediatricians

Questions?
eseaman@lapedsoc.org
meosborne@lapedsoc.org
310-347-3087

Free CDC Webinar - HPV Vaccination
2015-09-18 08:00 - 09:00
Sept 18 – Free CDC Webinar

Time: 8:00 AM PDT
Duration:1 hour

HPV Vaccination Quality Improvement Projects and Implementation Science Working Together, For the Win!
Meeting Description:
Join the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Adolescent Immunization Communications Team on Friday, September 18, 2015 at 11:00AM ET for a webinar entitled, “HPV Vaccination Quality Improvement Projects and Implementation Science Working Together, For the Win!”
More information and Registration:
https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/s/registrations/new?cid=6j2gnrfysvp8

Town Hall Meeting with Host, Teresa Sheahan, MD, FAAP
2015-09-17 18:30 - 21:00
September 17 – Town Hall Meeting with host Teresa Sheahan, DO, FAAP

Topic: Joint Presentation on Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis, and Maintenance Treatment of Asthma

Guest Lecturer: Lewis Kanter, MD
Teresa Sheahan, DO, FAAP – AAP-CA2 Area Representative for Ventura County

Location: Mastro’s Steakhouse, in Thousand Oaks
Time: 6:30 PM
Seating is limited so please RSVP by 9/14/2015
To RSVP, please follow this link and complete the online form: http://medaevents.com/4320-04-W-624
Alternatively, you may RSVP by emailing Dr. Sheahan at Teresa.Sheahan@ventura.org
View/Print Flyer – Town Hall 9.17.15

AAP-CA2 Quarterly Board of Directors Meeting
2015-09-16 18:30 - 21:00
September 16 – Quarterly Board of Directors Meeting.
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center

Primary Pediatric Psychopharmacology (PPP) Mini-Fellowship / July 31 - Aug. 2,
2015-07-31 08:00 - 2015-08-02 17:00 | Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), United States
Join The REACH Institute for its Primary Pediatric Psychopharmacology (PPP) Mini-Fellowship. This innovative program increases clinicians’ comfort with assessing, diagnosing, and treating pediatric mental health concerns. Participants can earn up to 28.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ by completing the mini-fellowship components:

A dynamic three-day, 15-hour interactive course focused on building skills and confidence in diagnosing and treating pediatric behavioral health problems.
A six-month, case-based distance-learning program. Learners join 12 bi-monthly, 1 hour group conference calls with national primary care and child/adolescent psychiatry experts to learn how to manage pediatric mental health issues encountered in daily practice.

REACH CEO Peter Jensen, MD will lead the PPP mini-fellowship. All participants will receive custom-designed toolkits with guides, assessment instruments, dosing and side effect charts, medication comparison tables, and handouts for patients and parents.
Course Goals
In order to effectively use medications for pediatric behavioral health problems, participants learn to:

Correctly identify and differentiate among pediatric behavioral health problems such as childhood depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, anxiety states (including PTSD), oppositional and conduct disorders, and psychosis.
Effectively manage psychopharmacology: selecting medications, initiating and tapering dosages, monitoring improvements, and identifying and minimizing medication side effects.
Create and implement a treatment plan by mobilizing existing resources like family members, school personnel, and other professional caregivers.

The course will take place in Los Angeles USC University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
Please register. If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Khan-Kapadia, PPP Program Director, at 1-212-947-7322 ext. 223or email ppp@thereachinstitute.org
The REACH Institute Course (printable version)

Town Hall - with AAP-CA2 Secretary Chris Landon, MD, FCCP, CDM, FAAP
2015-07-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Ottavio’s Restaurant
Clinical Insights in Cystic Fibrosis: Treatment, Adherence and Infection Prevention
Ottavio’s Restaurant
1620 Ventura Blvd.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 482-3810
Overview
This interactive CME accredited activity is designed for the entire CF treatment team. The activity features a live interview with a CF patient, case studies and open discussion. The activity is designed to address evidence-based treatment approaches and progress in the management of chronic airway infection in cystic fibrosis.
Faculty
Chris Landon, MD, FAAP, FCCP, CMD
Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics
University of Southern California
Pediatric Pulmonology Department CHLA
Director, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Clinic
Ventura, CA
Agenda
6:00 PM Dinner
6:30 PM Patient Interview
6:50 PM Scientific Presentation
7:40 PM Case Studies with Q&A
8:00 PM Evaluation and Adjournment
Learning Objectives
As a result of attending this activity, participants will be able to:

Facilitate the transition to adult patient care by providing age-appropriate, targeted evaluation, education, and care.
Use every patient and family interaction as an opportunity to reinforce instruction pertaining to infection prevention and control.
Select aerosolized antibiotics with proven long-term efficacy and safety in patients with chronic airway infection.
Assess patient response to treatment by monitoring pulmonary function, clinical symptoms, and microbial response.
Employ a multidisciplinary, patient-engaged strategy to augment understanding of and commitment to the treatment plan.
Compare and contrast the possible treatment options for the presented patient case

Credit Designation
ABcomm, Inc. designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Clinical Insights Flyer – Click to view/print
RSVP BY Monday, July 13, 2015
Register On-Line at www.abcomminc.com and go to Events/Clinical Insights
Or E-MAIL: Kristi Day at kday@abcomminc.com, CALL: (913) 384-0361, or FAX: form to (866) 353-6169
