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September 13, 2017
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Registration is now open for the 8th Annual ABC (Autism, Behavior, Complex Medical Needs) Conference, “Lives in the Balance: Caring for Children with Special Needs, Their Families, Their Communities, and Ourselves in these Precarious Times,” to be held on Friday, November 17, 2017 at the Moraine Business and Conference Center in Palos Hills, IL. The Conference Planning Committee is pleased to announce our breakout session speaker, Barbara Cohen, MA, MAT and session title, "What Professionals Say, What Parents Hear."

Session description

When a child is not developing typically, the way the pediatrician communicates with the parents around that concern either opens the door to productive dialogue or closes the parents into a private world of confusion and despair. “What does this diagnosis mean for my child? What does it mean for my family? Is this my fault? What do we do now?” The conversations will only continue if the professional responds with medically and developmentally appropriate information and does so in a way that conveys empathy and encouragement. In this presentation, participants will learn what parents are able to “hear” at different stages of their own special-needs parenting process, how the delivery of information either invites or discourages meaningful conversation, and how professionals can respond to empower parents effectively to be the best advocates for their children.

Speaker

Barbara Cohen is a special education advocate, writer, and parent to an eighteen-year-old autistic daughter. For over a decade she has moderated support groups for parents of children with special needs, listening to the narratives of mothers and fathers whose interactions with pediatricians, therapists, and school personnel left them feeling either hopeless and inadequate or hopeful and ready to face what lay ahead. She presents to professionals and parent groups and writes about the strength parents derive from sharing their stories with a supportive community. Ms. Cohen is also a regular contributor to PsychologyToday.com, where she blogs about neurodiversity, disability, and the intricate web of motivations that underlie parenting behavior.

Registration for the conference is open. Early bird registration for physicians closes on September 30, 2017. For more information about session descriptions, continuing education designations, cost, and registration, see the conference brochure, visit http://illinoisaap.org/conferences/abc/, or contact Elise Groenewegen at egroenewegen@illinoisaap.com.

*The Illinois Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics designates this live activity for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The Illinois Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics is accredited by the Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.


 
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On behalf of Dr. Mary Dobbins and Dr. Cesar Ochoa, ICAAP members are invited to join the upcoming meeting of the Committee of Child Development (COCD) on Thursday, September 14 from 8:30-10am. The meeting will be held at the ICAAP office with call-in option available.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please take a moment to register here so ICAAP can track how many will attend in person, as we will be ordering breakfast. The meeting materials, location details, and call-in information can be found here.


 
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The Immunization Action Coalition
Recommendations on immunize.org Immunization providers around the country have given IAC feedback that the Package Inserts & FDA Product Approvals web page on immunize.org is one of the most valuable resources for busy clinics that administer vaccines. This IAC web page has direct links to where the package inserts are located on the websites of the manufacturers who make them available. In addition, the ACIP Recommendations web page is another popular and important page. Here healthcare professionals can access all recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), sorted by either vaccine name or by date of publication.

Check these pages out, and see how easy it is to access the current information for any vaccine.
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ProActive Kids
ProActive Kids is a health promotion and education program offered free of charge (no insurance required) to children ages 8-14. The program is comprehensive and all-inclusive, and treats the whole child, physically, nutritionally and emotionally. Proactive Kids is built around the stability and commitment of family. This is not a prevention program, but a data-driven, results-oriented intervention program. 71.6% of participants lower their BMI, and 75% lower their body fat. Click here for outcomes data. The program goals include:
  1. Increase muscle mass and decrease body fat, weight and BMI
  2. Create healthier habits in food selection, cooking and eating through nutrition education
  3. Build confidence and self-esteem, increase communication skills, and learn coping skills.
Programs will be offered beginning September 18 at: Presence Saints Mary Elizabeth Medical Center - Nazareth Family Center in Chicago, Lombard Commons Lombard Park District, an elementary school in Oak Lawn, and at Edward Health and Fitness Center in Woodridge. It is preferable that patients register themselves at www.proactivekids.org. Interested in bringing a ProActive Kids program to your community? Learn more by calling 630/681-1558 or going to www.proactivekids.org.
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ICAAP
Two recorded webinars on the health effects of climate change are now available on ICAAP’s eLearning platform. The first webinar focuses on climate change’s impact on air quality, respiratory health, and heat-related illnesses and the second discusses climate change’s impact on vector borne illnesses, extreme weather events, and mental health. The webinars were presented by Samuel Dorevitch, MD, MPH, and Elena Grossman, MPH, with the Building Resilience Against Climate Effects (BRACE) Project, University of Illinois at Chicago, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, School of Public Health. Create an account to access the materials.

*The Illinois Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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ICAAP
The Illinois Primary Health Care Association is pleased to announce the first Community Health Centers' Career Fair, scheduled for Tuesday, November 14 from 5-8pm at UIC Forum. This fair is a one-stop shop to meet Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Community Health Centers (CHCs) from across the entire state of Illinois. Never before have providers been able to meet and network with community health centers about primary care jobs in one place. Come learn about job opportunities in all regions of IL, speak with experts on the National Health Service Corps loan repayment program and be eligible to win prizes. Health Centers offer excellent work life balance, competitive pay and benefits and malpractice insurance. We are seeking both new and experienced providers for our many opportunities. Pre-registration is appreciated but not required. Please see the event flyer for more information.

 
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WTTW-TV
An anonymous $12 million donation to the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital will be used to treat child abuse, mental health issues and the direct and indirect effects of violence on Chicago's youth. The gift will go towards the hospital's healthy communities initiative, which partners health care providers and outreach organizations to mentor and treat youth and adolescents in some of Chicago's underserved communities.  READ MORE
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The Associated Press via Alton Telegraph
As the school year begins, districts across Illinois will face a new requirement to aid breast-feeding students. The law signed by Gov. Bruce Rauner last month takes effect Jan. 1, the Chicago Tribune reported. It requires public schools to provide a room, other than a bathroom, with an electrical outlet for nursing mothers. Students must also have access to a refrigerator to store their milk and can’t be penalized for time away from academics because they were pumping.  READ MORE

 
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CNN
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced new labels for peanut-containing foods suitable for infants recently, noting that they may reduce the risk of developing an allergy. In a statement Thursday, Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb said the agency would allow updated labels on some peanut-containing foods in light of a recent study, as well as National Institutes of Health recommendations released in January.  READ MORE
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News-Medical.net
Children with asthma are more likely to be prescribed antibiotics even though there is no evidence that they need them any more than children without asthma, according to research to be presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress 2017. Overuse of antibiotics is leading to a rise in drug-resistant infections and unnecessary use in children could leave them more at risk of a future infection that is difficult to treat.  READ MORE

 
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Medical Xpress
As patients at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford undergo routine medical procedures, they are being whisked away to swim under the sea, zap flying cheeseburgers in outer space, catch basketballs using their heads and fly on paper airplanes through the sky, thanks to virtual-reality technology, which is being implemented throughout the hospital to help ease patients' feelings of pain and anxiety. Packard Children's is one of the first hospitals in the country to begin implementing distraction-based VR therapy within every patient unit.  READ MORE
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Reuters
Children should get their vision tested at least once between ages 3 and 5, but there isn’t enough evidence to say for sure whether they need evaluations when they’re younger, according to new guidelines from U.S. physicians. For kids around preschool age, vision screening can help identify risk factors or symptoms of what’s known as amblyopia, or lazy eye, which can lead to permanent vision loss, according to the guidelines issued by the government-backed U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.  READ MORE
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By Abimbola Farinde
The opioid epidemic in America is one that has clearly demonstrated its far-reaching impact regardless of the background of the individuals who find themselves abusing this class of drugs. Within recent months, the opioid crisis has reached the level of being recognized as "a national emergency" by President Donald Trump. "It's a national emergency," Trump said recently. "We're going to spend a lot of time, a lot of effort and a lot of money on the opioid crisis."  READ MORE

 
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