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Update to the Children’s Long-Term Support Waiver Program Manual
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has updated the Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Waiver Manual with changes to stay current with evolving state policy. Changes include but are not limited to: Requirements and processes ... READ MORE
Everyone 16 and Older Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Starting April 5
On Tuesday, Gov. Tony Evers and DHS announced everyone age 16 and over will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting April 5, 2021. Wisconsin currently leads the nation in being one of the most ... READ MORE
Diagnosed Conditions and Atypical Development Guidance for Wisconsin’s Birth to 3 Program
A correction has been made to the Diagnosed Conditions and Atypical Development Guidance for Wisconsin's Birth to 3 Program, P-00893. Very low birth weight is now defined as 1,500 g or 3.31 lbs. This correction ... READ MORE
American Academy of Pediatrics: New Resources Help Make the Most Out of the Telehealth Visits with Pediatricians
Pediatricians use phone and video visits with patients as a safe complement to office visits Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, pediatricians realized they were going to need more ways to connect safely with their patients. ... READ MORE
American Academy of Pediatrics Outlines Ethical Considerations for Pediatricians Who Use Social Media: Clinical Report
Social media can be a powerful tool to share information and communicate, but presents challenges, too. Social media has become a valuable and universal way to communicate in today’s society, and pediatricians have long recognized ... READ MORE
Wisconsin Immunization Program Update
The following is an update from Wisconsin Immunization Program. Vaccine Shipping Delay The widespread severe weather in many states caused delays in vaccine shipments this week. For example, Wisconsin had a total of nine orders ... READ MORE
Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in K-12 schools
Schools are an important part of the infrastructure of communities. They provide safe, supportive learning environments for students and employ teachers and other staff. With the beginning of the fall term 2020, K-12 schools have variably ... READ MORE
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS‐C) is a rare, but serious complication associated with COVID-19. MIS-C is causes parts of the body can become inflamed. This could include inflammation of the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, ... READ MORE
STAR Center Resources and Newsletter
The STAR Center offers free technical assistance to pediatric health care providers seeking to improve early childhood screening, referral, and follow-up in their practice or health care system. Whether you are just getting started or ... READ MORE
AAP EQIPP Course: Immunizations—Strategies for Success
EQIPP immunization course is designed to: Identify immunization rates in your practice Uncover barriers to immunization delivery systems Provide techniques to overcome those barriers This course is free to AAP members and is eligible for ... READ MORE
WIAAP Urges Continuation of the Governor’s Masking Order
WIAAP Urges Continuation of the Governor's Masking Order WIAAP strongly supports continuation of Governor Tony Evers’ latest masking order as a tool to combat the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We oppose Senate Joint Resolution 3, which would nullify ... READ MORE
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS GUIDANCE: THE COVID-19 VACCINE IS SAFE, EFFECTIVE AND SHOULD BE GIVEN TO ALL WHO ARE ELIGIBLE
The sooner younger children can be included in research, the better, as widespread vaccinations will help protect communities. The American Academy of Pediatrics urges all eligible adults and teens to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as ... READ MORE
DHS Announces Groups Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Tentatively Beginning March 1
Today, the Department of Health Services (DHS) announced future groups that will be eligible tentatively beginning March 1, 2021. Groups are being prioritized due to an increased risk of exposure or vulnerability to COVID-19 and ... READ MORE
Gov. Evers Announces New Public Health Emergency, Issues New Face Coverings Order as State Continues Vaccine Distribution
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #104 and Emergency Order #1 establishing a new statewide public health emergency and face coverings requirement, respectively, as the state continues to expand vaccination distribution across ... READ MORE
Gov. Evers, DCF Announce Wisconsin Awarded $30 Million Federal Grant for Early Care and Education
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Emilie Amundson today announced that Wisconsin was awarded a Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5) Renewal, totaling $30 million ... READ MORE
AAP Statement on Passage of Global Child Thrive Act
by: Lee Savio Beers, MD, FAAP, President, American Academy of Pediatrics "The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) applauds the Global Child Thrive Act becoming law. This vital provision represents an important bipartisan effort that will make significant ... READ MORE
A New Year: Letter from the AAP President
Dear colleagues: I write to you today for the first time as your AAP president. I had hoped to write and share my vision for what 2021 will look like for the Academy, its ... READ MORE
DHS Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Data Page
COVID-19 Resources The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) launched its new COVID-19 vaccine data pagethis morning. Data shown includes summary metrics for allocation, shipment, and total vaccine administered, as well as ... READ MORE
Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccination Report
COVID-19 Resources The following is an announcement from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Wisconsin began administering the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized it for emergency use ... READ MORE
Survey: Help the Birth to 3 Program Reach More Families
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) wants to make sure every parent or caregiver of a child with a delay or disability knows about the benefits of early intervention. To do this, DHS is ... READ MORE
Wisconsin School Nurse Survey: Deadline December 18, 2020
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (WIAAP), in collaboration with the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (UWSMPH), is conducting a needs assessment with school nurses throughout the state ... READ MORE
Preventing and Treating Influenza During the COVID-19 Pandemic: PediaLink
COVID-19 Resources The AAP recently released a six-part course series that provides an overview of the newly published AAP policy on the prevention and treatment of influenza in children for the 2020-21 ... READ MORE
Telehealth CARES Act Community of Practice
Family Voices is inviting staff from your organization to participate in a multidisciplinary Community of Practice (CoP) in Region C to share and discuss best practices around the delivery of telehealth. What is ... READ MORE
MOC IV Opportunity: Lead Screening via Project ECHO
We are seeking pediatric and family practices to join a Project ECHO Program focused on improving lead screening rates in Wisconsin. Lead exposure is an issue affecting children in all 72 counties, and is 100% ... READ MORE
COVID-19 Vaccinator Enrollment Tool
COVID-19 Resources The following is a message from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and the Immunization Program. The Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccine program is now enrolling providers. By enrolling in the COVID-19 Vaccine ... READ MORE
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