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2023 NEACH Advocacy Training Session

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NOVEMBER 15th at 6:00 PM VIA ZOOM

This session is open only to members of the Nebraska Chapter AAP or the Nebraska Regional Council of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.

Wednesday, November 15th

Advocacy Panel Discussion

Panelists: 

  • State Senator Ben Hansen, District 16, Chair of Nebraska Health & Human Services Committee
  • Cristina Prentice, Legislative Aide to State Senator Tony Vargas
  • Andrea Skolkin, CEO of One World Community Health Centers

This session will give you the opportunity to learn and ask questions about:

  • Why advocacy is important and why physicians are needed in advocacy efforts
  • Gain insight into child health topics likely to arise this upcoming legislative season

NOTE: Online Registration has closed. NEAAP or ROCAP members interested in participating should email Nebraska Advocates for Child Health.

Project ECHO Series: Addiction Treatment in Pediatric Settings

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Virtually on Tuesdays, 12:00 – 1:00 PM CDT, September 5 – October 24

  • September 5th: Overview of Substance Use & Addition in Adolescents presented by Kenneth Zoucha, MD, FAAP, FASAM
  • September 12th: Screening, Brief, Intervention, & Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Approaches presented by Kenneth Zoucha, MD, FAAP, FASAM
  • September 19th: Cannabis and Nicotine Use Disorders presented by Varun Sharma, MD
  • September 26th: Alcohol Use Disorder presented by Claudia Moore, MD
  • October 3rd: Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder Part 1 presented by Kenneth Zoucha, MD, FAAP, FASAM
  • October 10th: Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder Part 2 presented by Rishi Gautam, MD
  • October 17th: Overdose Prevention and Other Medical Considerations presented by Kenneth Zoucha, MD, FAAP, FASAM
  • October 24th: Preparing Your Practice to Offer Medication to Treat Opioid Use Disorder presented by Jesse Barondeau, MD

ABP MOC Part 2, AMA PRA Category 1, DEA MATE, Opiate Prescriber credit pending.

Register Here
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Reception for Nebraska AAP Members Attending 2023 NCE

PLANNING TO ATTEND THE AAP NCE IN WASHINGTON DC?
Join us for a reception for the Nebraska Chapter AAP attendees:

Saturday, October 21
6:30-8:30 PM EDT
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
Havanna Room
801 9th St. NW, Ste A
Washington DC

All members of the Nebraska Chapter are invited to attend this reception.
Appetizers and first cocktail on the Nebraska AAP.

Reception for 2023 NCE Attendees

SPRING CONFERENCE 2023

This conference will bring together pediatric medical and mental health providers from across the state for an in-depth look at the post-pandemic state of child mental health. Gain a clear understanding of the impact of the pandemic on child and adolescent mental health disorders while recognizing strategies and available resources in Nebraska.

REGISTER NOW!

Child Health Advocacy Day at State Capitol – Wednesday, March 1

The Nebraska Advocates for Child Health – a collaborative advocacy effort of the Nebraska Chapter AAP and the Nebraska Regional Council of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (ROCAP) – invite you to attend our Second Annual Advocacy Day at State Capitol. Now more than ever, it is important for lawmakers to hear from pediatric health experts as they make decisions that will impact health care and the health of Nebraska’s children and adolescents.

Make your voice heard.

NO PRIOR ADVOCACY EXPERIENCE NEEDED.
Open to seasoned advocates and anyone wanting to learn more about advocating for child health.

AGENDA:

8:45 AM – Meet in Children’s Admin Parking Lot (for those wishing to carpool to Lincoln)

10:00 AM – Meet at Nebraska State Capitol, south side entrance

10:30 AM – Group Visits with State Senators

12:00 – Lunch & Morning Recap in Capitol Cafeteria

1:00 PM – Observe Legislative Hearing or Meet with Senators

3:00 PM – Leave Capitol

The visits are conducted in groups that will include both experienced advocates and those learning the advocacy process.

To register – please call Laura Polak (402) 393-1417.

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Advocacy Training Session for Child Health Providers 12/1

Nebraska AAP and the Nebraska Regional Council of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry invite you to hone your advocacy skills at two online training sessions. These sessions are open to all NEAAP and ROCAP members as well as medical students and residents.

The next session, December 1 from 6-7 PM, will feature former Senator Sara Howard providing a lawmaker perspective on to help sharpen your skills and increase your advocacy effectiveness.

We hope you will join us.

2022 Advocacy Sessions - 12/1

2021 Spring Conference Series

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NEAAP & NEAACAP invite all pediatric and adolescent healthcare and behavioral health providers to attend this collaborative series.

TWO SESSION VIRTUAL SERIES:

Sessions via Zoom 6:00-7:00 PM

SESSION 1: APRIL 22

Motivational Interviewing & Treatment for Nicotine Use: Options for Physicians Caring for Adolescents and Young Adults

Ken Zoucha, MD, FAAP, Pediatrician & Addiction Medicine Physician

Register for Session 1

SESSION 2: MAY 20

COVID-19 Pediatric Health Disparities

Joan Daughton, MD, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Sharon Stoolman, MD, FAAP, Pediatric Hospitalist

Register for Session 2

CME DESIGNATION STATEMENT

Children’s Hospital & Medical Center is accredited by the Nebraska Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Children’s Hospital & Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of one (1.0) AMA PRA Category I Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CME COMMITTEE DISCLOSURE

Children’s Hospital & Medical Center’s medical education policy requires independence and objectivity for all educational activities. All faculty and planning committee members are expected to disclose to the planning committee and audience any significant relationships or financial interests. No member of the planning committee has listed a financial interest/arrangement or affiliation that world be considered a conflict of interest.