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.
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
Reducing the Burden of Influenza on Children: Webinar Archive
In October, WIAAP, in partnership with PeerView Live, hosted a webinar entitled "Reducing the Burden of Influenza on Children: An Exploration of Novel and Emerging Antiviral Therapy." Enduring credit is available via these archival materials; the course... READ MORE
Control of SARS-CoV-2 in Schools
COVID-19 Resources The following is a message from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services' Bureau of Communicable Diseases, November 2, 2020 Dear Colleagues, Numerous outbreaks of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), have been documented... READ MORE
Update: CDC’s “Operating Schools During COVID-19”
The CDC’s Operating schools during COVID-19: CDC's Considerations was updated on October 29, 2020. Changes to the considerations as of August 21, 2020: Expanded considerations on planning and preparing schools before opening Updated considerations on... READ MORE
Awards Presented to Wisconsin Pediatricians
WIAAP is proud to announce the awardees of several annual recognitions. The prestigious Pediatrician of the Year Award was presented to Dr. Jeffrey Britton (Sheboygan), cited for his dedicated service to children and families over... READ MORE
Technical Assistance Available from the AAP Distant Care Project
As part of the “Supporting Providers and Families to Access Telehealth and Distant Care Services for Pediatric Care” project, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is offering free technical assistance to pediatric health professionals... READ MORE
WIAAP Video Series Wins AIVA Award of Distinction for Ocreative
Creative agency Ocreative has been awarded a Silver AIVA Communicator Award for our collaboration on a series of three videos outlining the work of the chapter in projects, education and advocacy and the value... READ MORE
Guidance on the Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Pediatric Care in Ambulatory Care Settings During the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) strongly endorses the uninterrupted care of children during the severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic in a manner that is safe for pediatricians, office staff,... READ MORE
AAP: COVID-19 Testing Guidance
COVID-19 Resources This guidance was developed to help pediatric practices determine when to test for severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in their patient population. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)... READ MORE
PPE and COVID-19 Supplies: AAP & Amazon Business Partnership
The AAP has partnered with Amazon to offer a special business account to AAP members. This account offers access to Amazon’s wide product selection, competitive prices, and free shipping on orders over $25. ... READ MORE
Gov. Evers Declares New Public Health Emergency, Issues New Face Coverings Order
COVID-19 Resources Gov. Tony Evers today declared a new public health emergency in Wisconsin due to recent surge in cases among young people and issued a new face coverings order effective immediately.... READ MORE
Connecting with the Experts on SARS-CoV-2 Testing: AAP Town Hall
The AAP recently launched a bi-weekly series of virtual town halls linking members with leading experts to discuss emerging issues related to caring for patients and families during the COVID-19 pandemic. The second session... READ MORE
COVID-19 Cases in Children Reach a Grim Milestone, Surpassing a Half-Million
Data compiled by the American Academy of Pediatrics and Children’s Hospital Association underscore the need for communities to double-down on efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus More than 513,000 U.S. children... READ MORE
Coronavirus Update: A Message from AAP President Sally Goza, MD, FAAP
Dear Colleagues: Late summer is usually a busy time in my pediatric practice – and likely yours as well. We have back-to-school visits and sports physicals, and we are ramping up for flu... READ MORE
Gov. Evers Announces Additional CARES Act Funds for Early Care and Education
Personal protective equipment (PPE) will also be available soon for regulated child care providers. Gov. Tony Evers today announced an additional $30 million of federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES... READ MORE
Reporting COVID-19 Vaccines Administered to WIR
The following is a message from the Wisconsin Immunization Program. We are preparing for the potential of a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine response in the state of Wisconsin. While there... READ MORE
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