
Category: Events
Project ECHO Series: Addiction Treatment in Pediatric Settings
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.
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.
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.

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 Fall Pediatrics Conference
2021 Physician & Policymaker Meet & Greet
2021 Spring Conference Series
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
SESSION 2: MAY 20
COVID-19 Pediatric Health Disparities
Joan Daughton, MD, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Sharon Stoolman, MD, FAAP, Pediatric Hospitalist
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.
You are Invited to a Virtual Lawmaker Meet & Greet
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 7:00 – 8:00 PM via Zoom
Hosted by Nebraska Advocates for Child Health–a collaboration of the Nebraska Chapter AAP and the Nebraska Regional Council of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
A chance for our member physicians to connect with lawmakers and discuss child health issues. More info to come.