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Advocacy Statement

From the Chapter President

Dear Nebraska Pediatrician,

Policy changes regarding immigration and the possible repeal of the Affordable Care Act will have significant implications for the health and well being of millions of children and their families. The AAP released a statement on January 25, 2019 that affirmed support for immigrant families and their children and urged the administration to ensure their safety.

As experts in child health, our input on issues that impact child health is important, and we and should weigh in on the debate.

The Nebraska Chapter Executive Board has drafted a position statement encouraging the state leadership to safeguard child health and child health initiatives. The letter will be sent to you in an email in the next few days. Please consider adding your voice to our efforts to ensure the safety and health of all of our children. Individual contact with our district and state representatives can also send important and powerful message to the policy makers.
Arwa Nasir, MD
President

HPV Project at AAP

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The AAP, along with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), the American College of Physicians (ACP), and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) — together with the Immunization Action Coalition and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, have issued a call urging  physicians across the United States to educate their patients about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, and to strongly recommend HPV vaccination. Click here for more information.

Building Bridges – Home Visitation

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In November, 2013, the Nebraska Chapter was awarded a one year grant to Build Bridges between Home Visitation and Pediatrics in Nebraska. This grant follows a successful Phase I of the Building Bridges project in 2013, where the chapter made connections among Early Childhood Professionals and pediatricians. The grant will run through 2014.

Medication Administration Grant

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In September, 2013, the Nebraska Chapter received an expansion of the Medication Administration Grant through the American Academy of Pediatrics. This grant provides for a 3 hour workshop focused toward health care workers in the child care setting on the proper administration of medication. Dr. Laura Jana is the Project Lead on this grant and conducts the workshops throughout the state.