Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics

The Pediatric Department Chairs across the Commonwealth have written a letter expressing their concern about ending universal hepatitis B vaccination at birth. The physician leaders are unanimous in their support of universal hepatitis B vaccination of all newborns at birth as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics and decades of scientific evidence. Read their letter here: www.chkd.org/media/ffbd4r15/hep-b-vaccine-letter-final_.pdf

THANK YOU to the physician leaders across the state who continue to speak up and advocacy for our children and families. Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters (CHKD) Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU University of Virginia Inova Children's Carilion Clinic

Congratulations to VA-AAP President, Natasha K. Sriraman, on her Consumer Reports interview discussing federal funding cuts to the NIH Safe to Sleep campaign and its negative impacts on babies and families, but especially devastating for Black families.

SIDS and SUID Are on the Rise, With Highest Rates for Black Infants - Consumer Reports Federal funding cuts to the NIH Safe to Sleep campaign could be especially devastating for Black families. Here’s what experts say can be done about the impact.

VMAP is offering two REACH PPP sessions this fall, one in-person in October and one virtual in November - and there are only four spots remaining for October! When you take REACH PPP with VMAP, you can earn up to 28.25 CME & MOC 2 and 25 MOC 4 points while gaining critical skills in assessing, diagnosing, and treating pediatric mental health. VMAP is fully covering the $1,900 tuition, which means the only cost to you will be a $100 registration fee*.

For more information on these Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care:

October 10-12 - Free lodging available for in-person (only 4 spots left)
Link: https://vmap.org/education/reach/

November 14-16 - Virtual (Zoom) Seats filling up fast!
Link: https://vmap.org/education/reach/

REACH PPP Training - Virginia Mental Health Access Program | VMAP.org REACH PPP is a pediatric mental health training developed by The REACH Institute, and this version is adapted for Virginia PCPs.

Pediatric Health Care Providers Become a Mental Health First Aid Instructor:

At Trusted Care Foundation (TCF), the mission is to improve the health and well-being of children, their families, and the communities in which they live, while inspiring the next generation of healthcare leaders.

One of the most impactful ways we do this is through Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), a program that teaches people how to recognize and respond to signs of mental health challenges. We’re inviting passionate, caring individuals to join us as MHFA instructors and help bring this vital training to college campuses. For more information -

Home At Trusted Care Foundation, we connect college students with volunteer opportunities to make a positive impact and inspire them to pursue health-related professions.

Pearls & Pitfalls releases its full fall schedule for health care provider training with FREE one-hour CME programs on empowering families to attend therapy sessions, social media & youth, sensory-friendly settings, advocating in challenging times and more. Check out the full schedule here:

Pearls & Pitfalls in Providing Pediatric Mental Health Care - Virginia Mental Health Access Program | VMAP.org Pearls and Pitfalls is a dynamic series that offers tips, tricks and techniques for helping you to help your pediatric mental health patients.

Pediatric Health Care Providers - Register for PEACE Perinatal Mental Health CME Training - Perinatal Education for Advanced Clinical Expertise (PEACE) is a 2-day CME training tailored for Virginia prescribers who provide care for pregnant/postpartum
individuals. This training is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to address perinatal mental health concerns effectively in your clinical practice. For more information:

VMAP for Moms+ Provider Training - Virginia Mental Health Access Program | VMAP.org VMAP for Moms+ offers perinatal mental health education for maternal and pediatric healthcare providers. Learn more here.

Pediatric Health Care Providers Become a Mental Health First Aid Instructor:

At Trusted Care Foundation (TCF), the mission is to improve the health and well-being of children, their families, and the communities in which they live, while inspiring the next generation of healthcare leaders.

One of the most impactful ways we do this is through Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), a program that teaches people how to recognize and respond to signs of mental health challenges.

We’re inviting passionate, caring individuals to join us as MHFA instructors and help bring this vital training to college campuses. For more information -

Home | Trusted Care Trusted Care Foundation has the mission to improve the health and well being of children, their families, and the communities in which they live while inspiring the future generation of healthcare.

Pearls and Pitfalls is a series of bi-monthly virtual webinars on critical topics in pediatric mental health. Register for the whole series or just the topics that interest you most. Participants are eligible to earn 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ per session at no cost (more information below)

The August topics for Pearls & Pitfalls are here! These one-time webinars only take one hour of your time, and they’re completely free to attend. You can register for just the topics you're interested in, or all of them – and you can earn one CME credit for each you attend!

August 27 @ 7 PM – How to Collaborate with Schools - Led by Jim Wallace, MD | Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

The Virginia Chapter of the AAP is honored to receive the Chapter Award of Excellence in the Large Chapter category.
Huge shout-out to our Board for their tireless efforts to advocate for children, families and pediatricians all across the Commonwealth!

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Don’t forget to sign up for the VA-AAP White Coat Day 2025! Your voice matters!

More info at our website www.virginiapediatrics.org
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NATIONAL RURAL HEALTH DAY
Let’s play Jeopardy!

RURAL HEALTH for 100: Population definition of Rural America.
RURAL HEALTH for 200: Percentage of land in
America considered "geographically" rural.
RURAL HEALTH for 300: Percentage of total
population living in rural America.
RURAL HEALTH for 400: Percentage of children compared to total number of children living in rural America.
Answers

As many know, my mantra regarding the success of a Pediatrician practicing in a Rural Area: “Knowing how to think outside of the box while still practicing evidence- based medicine!” When practicing in a rural area, you truly become a member of the community.
Shout out to all RURAL HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, not just today, but everyday!

Answers to Rural Jeopardy:

100: What are communities

Yet another adolescent tragedy most likely due to inappropriate access to guns