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COVID-19 Resources: Special Education in Wisconsin
The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) understands that guidance can change quickly as information evolves. Resources and updates on Special Education information can be found here. All manner of publications ... READ MORE
Project ECHO on Autism Wisconsin: July – December 2020
Are you a primary care provider who serves children with Autism Spectrum Disorder? The Waisman Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is hosting a Project ECHO collaborative around treatment of children with autism. Thursdays from ... READ MORE
WIAAP President’s Message – May 29, 2020
Button Text Dear Colleagues, Over the last several weeks, our state has moved from starting to examine how to transition ourselves into a “recovery” footing to actually doing it. Granted, our entry ... READ MORE
DHS Announces $10 Million in Funding for Health Clinics
Today the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced $10 million in funding for health care providers serving the state's most underserved populations. The funds, provided through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, ... READ MORE
COVID-19 Update: A Message from the AAP President
Dear Colleagues: As we learn more about new cases of Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome and what it might mean for the impact of COVID-19 on children, one thing could not be more clear: ... READ MORE
CDC Investigating Possible Cases of SARS-CoV-2 Reinfection
Summary CDC is interested in investigating possible cases of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection, defined as new clinical or laboratory evidence of COVID-19 after a documented period of recovery. Clinicians who are aware of cases meeting ... READ MORE
Family-Centered Care in Addressing Social Determinants of Health and CYSHCN
Making Connections: The Critical Role of Family-Centered Care in Addressing Social Determinants of Health for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Episode 1: Thursday, June 18, 2020 10-11am Central Register Here Episode ... READ MORE
Wisconsin Immunization Update: Vaccinating during COVID-19
Decrease in Immunization Administration Data: Since the start of wide-spread COVID-19 community spread, childhood immunizations in Wisconsin have significantly decreased. This is a trend that is shared throughout the U.S. and worldwide. Given ... READ MORE
Child Care Counts: COVID-19 Emergency Payment Program
The Department of Children and Families (DCF) has been approved to use $51 million to support Wisconsin’s early care and education community. The funding comes as part of the federal Coronavirus Aid, ... READ MORE
DHS Announces New Adolescent Health Site
The Adolescent Health Program is excited to share our updated web page. Check it out to learn more about our funded adolescent health programs, find resources, and get involved in engaging youth as leaders. ... READ MORE
WIAAP President’s Message – April 30, 2020
A message from WIAAP President, Dr. Dipesh Navsaria: Dear Colleagues, It’s been a couple of weeks since I last wrote; in COVID-time, that means it feels like it’s been at least ... READ MORE
DHS: Please Keep Your N95 Masks
The following is a message from the Department of Health Services. Wisconsin’s response to COVID-19 has strained supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE) across the state, leading to some shortages of critical supplies ... READ MORE
ABP Issues Guidelines on MOC Requirements During COVID-19 Pandemic
The following is a letter from Dr. David Nichol, President and CEO of the American Board of Pediatrics. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, I reach out to thank you again for upholding the ... READ MORE
WIAAP Survey: Your Pediatric Practice During the COVID-19 Pandemic
For most of our members, the COVID-19 pandemic is causing a great deal of change: new processes, challenges in preparedness, but also sometimes unpredictable innovations and new opportunities. We'd like to take the ... READ MORE
Updated Process for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requests
To better understand and meet the need for personal protective equipment (PPE) and other essential supplies, the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) has developed a long term strategy for PPE distribution throughout Wisconsin. ... READ MORE
New Website Enables Health Care Providers to Request COVID-19 Lab Testing Supplies
COVID-19 Resources Providers encouraged to visit covid19supplies.wi.gov/Testing On Monday, April 20, the State of Wisconsin launched a new website for health care providers to request COVID-19 testing supplies. The website URL ... READ MORE
DHS Campaign to Prevent Underage Drinking: Have Small Talks
In a major effort to prevent underage drinking, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today launched Small Talks, a campaign to reduce the number of kids who drink alcohol before the age ... READ MORE
UW Addiction Consultation Provider Hotline
The UW Addiction Consultation Provider Hotline offers on-call help to health care providers seeking support and direction in treating their patients’ substance use problems. Addiction specialists on the Hotline provide advice on the medical management ... READ MORE
Gov. Evers Announces “Badger Bounce Back” Plan
Gov. Tony Evers today announced Wisconsin's "Badger Bounce Back" plan which outlines important criteria for Wisconsin to be able to reopen its economy in phases and includes steps to make sure workers and ... READ MORE
New Children’s Long-Term Support (CLTS) Waiver Program Bulletin
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has released Children’s Long-Term Support Waiver Provider Bulletin, issue 2020-02, Incident Reporting for Children's Programs. The purpose of this bulletin is to review waiver provider responsibility ... READ MORE
Birth to 3 Program: Enhanced Reimbursement for Telehealth Therapy During COVID-19
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has published Alert 013, “Enhanced Reimbursement for Therapy Provided as Part of the Birth to 3 Program Using Telehealth.” This alert announces an enhanced ... READ MORE
WIAAP, Wisconsin Health Stakeholders Support #SaferAtHome Extension
WIAAP joined the Wisconsin Medical Society and eleven other stakeholders in signing a letter of support for Governor Evers' extension of the Safer at Home Order. The news from the Capitol came yesterday ... READ MORE
Coronavirus Update: A Letter from the AAP President
Dear Colleagues: As we enter the next phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, I know that so many of you are, like me, doing your best to continue doing your job, take care of ... READ MORE
Preventing Underage Drinking: New Fact Sheet from OCMH
Office of Children’s Mental Health Director Linda Hall today announces the publication of a new fact sheet detailing how to support our children's well-being through preventing underage drinking. While youth in Wisconsin are drinking less, they ... READ MORE
AAP COVID-19 Webinar Archives for Pediatricians
The AAP continues to be in close communication with leaders at the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention and are committed to providing you with updates and information about practice recommendations and infection-control measures ... READ MORE
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