This ECHO series is made possible through a grant the Nebraska Chapter AAP received from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and American Academy of Pediatrics.  The sessions were hosted in partnership with Children’s Hospital & Medical Center Project ECHO.

Triage And Response Protocols, Risk Recognition, And Communication
Presented by: Russell McCullough, MD, Children’s Hospital & Medical Center 2/3/21

Epidemic/Pandemic Response
Presented by: Bob Rauner, MD, MPH, Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln 2/17/21

Applying the Current IPC Guidance for COVID-19 Precautions To Your Job and Facility
Presented by: Angie Kratochvil-Stava, MD, Children’s Clinic – Kearney 3/3/21

Clinical Evidence and Basics of Transmission: COVID-19
Presented by: Alice Sato, MD, PhD, UNMC, Children’s Specialty Physicians 3/17/21

The CDC funds state-level programs to detect, prevent, respond to, and contain HAI and AR pathogens.

https://www.cdc.gov/hai/stateplans/state-hai-plans/ne.html

At LearnToVaccinate.org, clinicians will find a searchable database of accredited CE activities and links to key articles and other relevant, timely materials. 

Nebraska Advocates for Child Health– discussion from November 18, 2020 featuring Senators Arch, Cavanaugh and Wishart

The presentation slides from the October 30, 2020 Nebraska AAP Fall Pediatrics Conference are available below:

Well-check & Immunization Resources:
Toolkit on AAP.org (variety of social media graphic in a variety of platforms)

Sports Physical Resources:

Example 1: 
Ensure your athlete has the best opportunity for rewarding and safe sports participation, make sure to check in yearly with your pediatrician!  #Callyourpediatrician #playsafeplaywell
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/sports/Pages/Sports-Physical-PPE.aspx

Example 2:
All children should receive a sports physical as a part of their yearly wellness evaluation from their pediatrician in their medical home.  #Callyourpediatrician #playsafeplaywell 
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/sports/Pages/Sports-Physical-PPE.aspx

Example 3:
What can you do to prevent overuse injuries in your child? 
#Callyourpediatrician
#Playsafeplaywell
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/injuries-emergencies/sports-injuries/Pages/Preventing-Overuse-Injuries.aspx

Example 4:
Prevent sudden cardiac death in athletes–schedule your child’s sports physical with your pediatrician.
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/injuries-emergencies/sports-injuries/Pages/Sudden-Cardiac-Death.aspx
#Callyourpediatrician
#Playsafeplaywell 

Example 5:
Help your girl athlete succeed and thrive!  Know about the female athlete triad and how to prevent it.
#Callyourpediatrician
#Playsafeplaywell
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/injuries-emergencies/sports-injuries/Pages/Female-Athlete-Triad.aspx

Example 6:
Kids can have high blood pressure, too!  Get your child checked annually and make sure they can #PlaysafePlaywell
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/heart/Pages/High-Blood-Pressure-in-Children.aspx
#Callyourpediatrician

The presentation slides from the October 11, 2019 Nebraska AAP Fall Pediatrics Conference are available below:

• Safety and Efficacy of Complementary Therapies in Children and Adolescents – Cora Breuner, MD, MPH
• The Neuroscience of Stress Management for Busy Physicians – Stephen Wengel, MD
• The Benefits of Healing Touch in Pediatric Patients – Sheila Mee, DMin, CHTP/IT

• E-Cigarettes:  Seeing Through the Thick Cloud of Smoke and Lies – Sharon Stoolman, MD
• Clinical Documentation Integrity for Pediatrics – Sheilah Snyder, MD
• Difficult Discussions:  Conversations on Vaccine Refusal and Skepticism – Matt Gibson, MD  

• Top 20 Herbs and Supplements Used by Children and Adolescents: Safety and Efficacy – Cora Breuner, MD, MPH
• Acute Flaccid Myelitis – Mary Rickard, MD
• Neonatal Nutrition for the Discharging Infant – Ann Anderson-Berry, MD