WIAAP works to keep you informed of the latest in pediatric news. Among our regularly featured updates, check back here for the latest articles on breaking clinical news, legislative appeals and Day of Action notifications, and member articles.
Climate Change Listening Sessions
The Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change is having a set of public listening sessions (virtual) coming up. Join any session via Zoom Link: bit.ly/37C7dyM OR Call: 1 (312) 626-6799 Meeting ID: 365 565 6200 Password: 219745... READ MORE
DHS Awards $1.2 Million to Social and Emotional Development in Young Children
On July 1, the Department of Health Services (DHS) will award $1.2 million in grants to 15 local county Birth to 3 Programs across the state that will pilot new and innovative efforts to... READ MORE
Dr. Britton Elected to AAP National Nominating Committee
Past WIAAP President Dr. Jeff Britton has been elected to the AAP National Nominating Committee (NNC). The NNC is made up of elected representatives from each AAP District, and serves two main functions within the... READ MORE
Routine Immunization Guidance during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The following is a message from the National Center for Disease Control and Immunization, and the Centers for Disease Control. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused healthcare providers to change how... READ MORE
New Financial Relief Available for Pediatricians
The following is a message from AAP President Sally Goza, MD, FAAP. Dear Colleagues: Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists and pediatric surgeons will... READ MORE
Wisconsin Immunization Program Update
The following is a message from the Department of Health Services and the Division of Public Health. Sending Reminders To Your Clients We are seeing large decreases in immunization coverage rates... READ MORE
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
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
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
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