American Academy of Pediatrics, Colorado Chapter

AAP-CO Board Meeting
2025-09-02 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-11-04 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Denver) | CO
Contact info@aapcolorado.org for more information.

Connecting with Care: Essential Communication Skills for Mental Health Caregivers
2025-09-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Webinar
Families for Depression Awareness Presents a Free Webinar:
Connecting with Care: Essential Communication Skills for Mental Health Caregivers

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 7pm- 8:30pm MT

Learn more here or register here.

Supporting a loved one with depression can be challenging, especially when it comes to communication. You may be met with resistance, heightened emotions, or difficulty discussing sensitive topics. Instead of giving up or pushing too hard, family caregivers need effective strategies to maintain open, supportive dialogue.
In this webinar, Dr. Chris Segrin will guide you through four real-world scenarios caregivers often face supporting loved ones through depression. You’ll learn practical communication techniques for discussing depression symptoms, navigating conversations about professional help, using de-escalation strategies, and addressing trauma-related challenges with sensitivity.
By developing these essential communication skills, family caregivers can better connect with their loved ones and provide more effective support on their mental health journey.
Contact Ari Cohen at ari@familyaware.org with any questions.

Building Resilience: Public Health in the Heart of the Rockies
2025-09-09 09:00 - 2025-09-11 13:45 | CO
Colorado Public Health Association Presents:
Building Resilience: Public Health in the Heart of the Rockies
A Public Health in the Rockies Conference

Tuesday, September 9, -Thursday, September 11, 2025
More information click here
To register click here.
Public Health in the Rockies ( PHiR) has been a fixture of the Colorado Public Health Association since 2019.
The purpose of the PHiR Conference is to provide an opportunity for education, networking and skill development of professionals in Colorado, and neighboring regions. PHiR is designed to build a more competent public health workforce while offering networking opportunities for students and established Public Health professionals.
Building Resilience: Public Health in the Heart of the Rockies invites professionals across disciplines to share their work in the public health field and address community health needs, emphasizing strategies to strengthen resilience in the face of evolving challenges. PHiR continues to advance the mission of the Colorado Public Health Association (CPHA) by fostering transformation in the health and well-being of Coloradans, offering a space for individuals and organizations to connect, collaborate, and contribute to the core areas of public health.
PHiR is one of the ways CPHA continues to promote science, highlight the breadth of public health work, support our workforce working toward a more equitable future, and share more about our journey to become an Anti-Racist Organization. Ending racism is essential to creating that future, and is a consistent and enduring focus in the public health work we do.

Red Book Webinar: Preparing for Respiratory Virus Season
2025-09-11 17:00 | Virtual
Red Book Webinar: Preparing for Respiratory Virus Season
Thursday, Sept 11, 2025, from 5pm MT
Register here.
Join AAP President Susan J. Kressly, MD, FAAP, and leadership from the Committee on Infectious Diseases (COID) to hear about AAP immunization guidance to protect pediatric patients during the 2025-’26 fall and winter respiratory virus season. A
AP presenters will review data and outline current recommendations for prevention of influenza, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which will be followed by a facilitated Q&A session. Register and submit any questions here.
The webinar will be recorded and available on AAP.org following the event.

Live Q&A: Colorado Medicaid Integrated Care Benefit
2025-09-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Register here
Featuring HCPF Leaders:
Lisa Rothgery, MD
Chief Medical Officer
Britta Fuglevand
Payment Reform Interim Director
Recently, AAP-CO Treasurer, Kaitlin Whelan, MD, FAAP and Cassie Littler, MD, FAAP, the Chapter’s Immediate Past President participated in the 2nd convening of AAP’s Healthy Mental Development Summit. As part of this initiative, Dr. LIttler and Dr. Whelan are hosting this Live Q&A in order to help colleagues understand the new Colorado Medicaid Integrated Care Benefit in order to better help patients and practices alike!

VES: Joint Ventures: A Tour Through the Landscape of Pediatric Inflammatory Arthritis
2025-09-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL COLORADO PRESENTS:
Joint Ventures: A Tour Through the Landscape of
Pediatric Inflammatory Arthritis

Thursday, September 18, 2025 • 12 to 1 p.m.
There is no fee for this event but please register here.
At the start of the session, learners must report attendance by texting
the SMS code VES918 to Continuing Education at 720-790-4423 or https://ce.childrenscolorado.org/code.
For further information, click here for the flyer or contact Nicole Shoka.
Objectives:

Describe the distinguishing historical features and physical examination signs of inflammatory arthritis
List at least five causes of inflammatory arthritis
Identify the most characteristic features of the following forms of inflammatory arthritis: septic joint, reactive arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis and systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Faculty from Children’s Hospital Colorado / University of Colorado
Katherine “KD” Nowicki, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Attending Pediatric Rheumatologist
Children’s Hospital Colorado

2025 Wylder Lecture Series - Hosted by NMPS
2025-09-20 07:15 - 18:00 | CO
The New Mexico Pediatric Society (NMPS) presents:
2025 Wylder Lecture Series
Members of the Colorado Chapter of AAP can now attend using the NMPS Member registration rate.
Learn more and register here. Early Bird registration ends on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
The 2025 Wylder Lecture Series combines lectures, case presentations and question and answer time for informal interaction with guest lecturers and peers in a one day conference.
Participants can earn up to 11 CME credit hours (8 in-person and 3 on demand).

2025 AAP National Conference & Exhibition
2025-09-26 - 2025-09-30 | Denver Convention Center, 700 14th St., Denver, CO, 80202, United States
AAP Experience: National Conference & Exhibition
DENVER 2025
Colorado Convention Center – 700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202
Registration and hotel reservations are now open for AAP members and non-members. The Conference Schedule can be found here.
AAP National can’t wait to connect in person and network with colleagues, participate in world-class education sessions, attend exciting special events, visit the exhibit hall, and much more!
Experience over 350 educational sessions including practical hands-on learning and networking in addition to the largest pediatric technical exhibit of its kind. A limited virtual attendee experience will also be available.

Firearm Prevention Injury Innovations Forum
2025-09-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Denver Convention Center, 700 14th St., Denver, CO, 80202, United States
Firearm Prevention Injury Innovations Forum
at the National Conference & Exhibition (NCE)
DENVER 2025
Friday, September 26 8:00am -12:00pm MT
More information can be found here in the schedule.
Join us at the AAP Experience: National Conference & Exhibition DENVER 2025 hosted by Firearm Injury Prevention Special Interest Group on the Council on Injury, Violence and Poison Prevention, and Section on Surgery. This half-day program will focus on innovative and effective practices and programs aimed at preventing firearm injuries.
Conference registration is required to attend, but there is no separate registration for the Firearm Injury Prevention Innovations Forum.
Faculty:

Empowering Through Education: Developing Curricula for Firearm Injury Prevention and Safe Storage
Cornelia Griggs, MD
How Pediatricians Can Prevent Youth Suicide through Lethal Means Safety Counseling
Jennifer Hoffmann, MD
Safe Communities, Strong Kids: Partnerships for Gun Violence Prevention
Regan Williams, MD
Leading Insights: Top Articles on Firearm Injury Prevention
Kristyn Jeffries, MD, MPH

5th Annual Jason French Pediatric Hospital Medicine Symposium
2025-10-03 07:30 - 16:30 | Children’s Hospital Colorado, Conference and Education Center, 13123 E. 16th Avenue, Aurora, CO, United States
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL COLORADO PRESENTS
5th Annual Jason French Pediatric Hospital Medicine Symposium
Friday, October 3, 2025 | 7:30am-4:30pm MT
More information click on BROCHURE
To register click HERE
This conference will be hybrid with the option to attend in person at Children’s Hospital Colorado Conference Center or virtual on Zoom. All speakers will be in person.
If you need additional information, please contact Lainey Crawford at lainey.crawford@childrenscolorado.org.
The Jason French Pediatric Hospital Medicine Symposium commemorates the life and service of our colleague, Jason French, who tragically passed away in the summer of 2020. Dr. French was a beloved member of the Section of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at Children’s Hospital Colorado, and he served on the planning committee for this conference. Moving forward this conference will replace our “Clinical Concepts and Conundrums in Pediatric Hospital Medicine” symposium.
This conference will focus on the care and management of hospitalized children and neonates. A case-based format will be used to review and discuss the etiology, diagnosis, and management of critically ill infants and children.
This conference is designed for all health care professionals who participate in the care and management of hospitalized children and neonates.
Objectives

Describe the physiological principles behind different levels of respiratory support and their clinical applications.
Identify key clinical presentations of pediatric rheumatic diseases and outline an evidence-based diagnostic approach in the inpatient setting.
Apply the AAP congenital syphilis algorithm to diagnose and manage early and late congenital syphilis based on epidemiologic data.
Formulate evidence-based diagnostic strategies for complex inpatient pediatric cases.
Analyze the epidemiology and clinical course of high-risk STEC infections, identify care gaps, and discuss strategies for improving STEC-HUS fluid management based on current CHCO protocols.
Evaluate complex inpatient pediatric cases through the analysis of four clinical conundrums, apply evidence-based reasoning to diagnostic and management challenges, and develop structured approaches to clinical decision-making.

Credit(s) –7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

AAP-CO Exec Cmte Mtg
2025-10-07 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-12-02 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-01-06 19:30 - 21:00 | CO

Mental Health Across the Lifespan
2025-10-15 17:30 - 20:00 | CO
CoPPCAP Presentation – Mental Health Across the Lifespan
Penrose House Conference Center 661 Mesa Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 * 5:30pm – 8pm MT
Register here and learn more about CO-MAP here.
Questions? Contact comap@cuanschutz.edu.

Please join CoPPCAP and their two sister programs, PROSPER and EASY for an in-person event. Hear from experts including Dr. Sandra Fritsch, Dr. Thida Thant, and Dr. Celeste St. John-Larkin as they discuss mental health across the lifespan and highlight the 3 access programs supporting clinicians across Colorado.
CoPPCAP, EASY Consultation, and Colorado PROSPER are free curbside consultation programs designed to support not only healthcare providers, but also doulas, nurses, therapists, peer support specialists, and other non-clinical professionals. These programs offer expert guidance for working with perinatal, postpartum, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients who may be experiencing substance use or mental health challenges. Whether you’re seeking support for clinical decision-making, care coordination, or simply need a second opinion, these services are easily accessible and tailored to meet the needs of both professionals and the communities they serve.

VES: Managing Respiratory Emergencies Across Clinical Settings
2025-10-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL COLORADO PRESENTS:
Managing Respiratory Emergencies Across Clinical Settings

Thursday, October 16, 2025 • 12 to 1 p.m.
There is no fee for this event but please register here.
At the start of the session, learners must report attendance by texting
the SMS code VES1016 to Continuing Education at 720-790-4423 or https://ce.childrenscolorado.org/code.
For further information, click here for the flyer or contact Nicole Shoka.
Objectives:

Review the airway and signs/symptoms of respiratory distress in pediatric patients.
Discuss the causes and standard treatment of common pediatric respiratory diseases.
Review escalation of care of pediatric respiratory emergencies including triggers for transferring patients and changing levels of support.

Faculty from Children’s Hospital Colorado / University of Colorado
Sarah Pihl, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC
Senior Instructor
University of Colorado
Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Children’s Hospital Colorado

CHoSEN's 2025 Fall Forum
2025-10-20 08:30 - 16:00 | University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Denver
Colorado Hospital Substance
Exposed Newborns (CHoSEN) Collaborative Presents:
The 2025 Fall CHoSEN Forum

Monday, October 20, 2025 • 8:30am to 4:00pm
More information here. Register here by October 6th.
Email questions to Kelli Sutton.
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Donald M. Elliman Conference Center & Virtual
Physical Address: 1890 N Revere Ct, Aurora, CO 80045
Room Name/Location: Donald M. Elliman Conference Center
The event is free and open to anyone who is interested in these efforts and there will be a virtual option.
The Forum will include two Keynote presentations, including a presentation from Dr. Ann Borders with the Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative. There will be resource presentations throughout the day and we will hear from a Lived Experience Expert who sits on the SuPPoRT CO Family Advisory Board (FAB).
The Forum will kick off with Workshops that include topics on current and emerging trends in perinatal substance use, fentanyl guidance, and more!
CMEs and Social Work CEUs will be offered to participants.

AAP-CO Fall 2025 Social Event
2025-10-21 18:00 - 20:00 | CO
You are Cordially Invited
AAP CO’s Fall 2025 Social Nite of Action
with Reach Out and Read

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 * 6pm to 8pm
Reach Out and Read
1355 S Colorado Blvd. Suite 108
Denver, CO 80222
RSVP HERE!
Join AAP Colorado Colleagues for an evening of advocacy.
Reach Out and Read Colorado’s mission is to improve school readiness and social-emotional skills through trusted literacy guidance and reading together.
By volunteering your time, you will help Reach Out and Read Colorado’s mission behind the scenes by sorting and organizing books given to pediatric practices across the state.
By joining AAP Colorado’s Fall Social Nite of Action, you will also be helping ensure Reach Out and Read Colorado’s vision that every child will grow up in a family that reads together and will lead a thriving, healthy, and successful life.
Additional Information from Reach Out and Read Colorado.

Learn more
Resources
Ways to Give

For more information about this event or AAP Colorado, contact us at info@aapcolorado.org.

Supporting Your Teen: Addressing Depression and Eating Disorders Together
2025-10-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Webinar
Families for Depression Awareness Presents a Free Webinar:
Supporting Your Teen: Addressing Depression and Eating Disorders Together

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 7pm- 8:30pm MT

Learn more here or register here.

Join Families for Depression Awareness and the National Eating Disorders Association for a webinar exploring the complex relationship between depression and eating disorders in teens. Rocio Avila, LCSW-S will discuss how these conditions intersect, share practical strategies for supporting teens, and provide guidance on accessing appropriate treatment resources.
Deep feelings of sadness and worthlessness often intertwine with a troubled relationship with food and body image. For teens struggling with both depression and eating disorders, the impact on their physical and emotional well-being can be devastating.
Parents may notice changes in their teen’s mood, social interactions, and eating habits but feel unsure about addressing these sensitive topics. Because early intervention leads to better outcomes, it’s crucial for parents to have the knowledge and strategies to help their teens find a path to recovery.
Contact Ari Cohen at ari@familyaware.org with any questions.

AAP-CO: State of the Chapter 2025
2025-10-28 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
AAP- CO: State of the Chapter 2025
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
5:30pm-6:30pm MT
Register here!

This virtual meeting for AAP Colorado members provides a great opportunity to hear Chapter updates from 2025, as well as learn about what is on the horizon in the coming year.

27th Annual Pediatric Infectious Diseases Update
2025-11-05 07:55 - 16:30 | Children’s Hospital Colorado, Conference and Education Center, 13123 E. 16th Avenue, Aurora, CO, United States
Children’s Hospital Colorado Section of
Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Epidemiology presents:
27th Annual Pediatric Infectious Diseases Update

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 • 7:30am to 5:00 p.m.
For more information click on BROCHURE
To register click HERE
Questions? Email Kris Beam.
Overview
This conference on pediatric infectious diseases will cover topics of interest to pediatricians, family physicians, and other primary care providers for children and young adults. Speakers cover the most recent information on diagnosis, management, and prevention of infections in pediatrics. Discussion of controversial issues and questions follow each presentation. This conference is designed for pediatricians, family physicians, and other primary care providers for children and young adults.
Objectives

Discuss updates on prevention and management of Measles.
Review best practices for discussing vaccines with vaccine-hesitant families.
Describe the newest evidence-based recommendations for diagnosis and management of skin and soft tissue infections.
Discuss newest evidence and best practices for the diagnosis and management of sinusitis, pneumonia, tickborne diseases and common pediatric infections.
Discuss updates on prevention and management of influenza and SARS-CoV-2.
Discuss recent ACIP Updates.

Continuing Education Credit
7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
7.75 Attendance

13th Annual William K. Frankenburg Visiting Professorship and Lectureship – Dennis Z. Kuo, MD MHS
2025-11-14 08:45 - 11:15 | Children’s Hospital Colorado, 13123 E 16th Avenue , Aurora, CO, 80045, United States
13th Annual William K. Frankenburg Visiting
Professorship and Lectureship
Featuring Dr. Dennis Z. Kuo
Friday, November 14, 2024
8:45am-11:15am
Learn more here or register here.
The Frankenburg-Camp Endowed Fund honors the pioneering leadership of Dr. William K. Frankenburg, who made developmental screening an integral part of pediatric practice throughout the world. The Fund supports research, training and advocacy for early identification and prevention of developmental disorders in otherwise normal children at risk of becoming environmental casualties.
Featuring Dr. Kuo, Chief of the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics.

Thank you to donors to the Frankenburg-Camp Endowed Fund for supporting this educational activity.
Objectives:

Discuss the epidemiology of moderate to late preterm infants
Recognize the risk factors for developmental delay for moderate to late preterm infants
Review how to promote the health, growth, and development of moderate to late preterm infants in the community setting

VES: Vitamin K at Birth: The Emerging Trend to Decline
2025-11-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
PRESENTED BY CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL COLORADO
There is no fee for this event but please register here.
At the start of the session, learners must report attendance by texting
the SMS code VES1120 to Continuing Education at 720-790-4423 or https://ce.childrenscolorado.org/code.
For further information, click here for the flyer or contact Nicole Shoka.
Objectives:

Review the importance of Vitamin K at birth.
Examine current trends in parental refusal of Vitamin K.
Discuss implications for Vitamin K refusal.

Faculty from Children’s Hospital Colorado / University of Colorado
Robert Kiley, MD, FAAP
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
NICU Medical Director
Children’s Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs

Virtual Town Hall: Shared Decision Making on Use of Leucovorin in Autistic Pediatric Patients
2025-11-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Register here
Join leaders from the AAP Council on Children with Disabilities and its Autism Subcommittee to learn about the Academy’s recently published interim guidance on use of leucovorin in autistic pediatric patients, as well as an accompanying FAQ document for prescribing pediatric clinicians. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn directly from interim guidance authors.
This event is open to AAP members only, prior registration is required. Registrants are welcome to submit questions in advance for consideration to expert panelists. This event will not be recorded.

Social Media, Chatbots and the Risks Facing Our Kids: A Town Hall
2025-11-20 18:30 - 20:30 | First United Methodist Church, 1421 Spruce Street, Boulder, CO, 80302
Social Media, Chatbots and the Risks Facing Our Kids: A Town Hall
Thursday, Nov 20, 2025 • 6:30pm to 8:30pm MST
Register here.
Join Colorado Attorney General. Phil Weiser, Boulder District Attorney Michael Dougherty, Dr. Joel Stoddard of Children’s Hospital and Impacted Families.

Virtual Town Hall: Shared Decision Making on Use of Leucovorin in Autistic Pediatric Patients
2025-11-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Register here.
Join leaders from the AAP Council on Children with Disabilities and its Autism Subcommittee to learn about the Academy’s recently published interim guidance on use of leucovorin in autistic pediatric patients, as well as an accompanying FAQ document for prescribing pediatric clinicians. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn directly from interim guidance authors.
This event is open to AAP members only, prior registration is required. Registrants are welcome to submit questions in advance for consideration to expert panelists. This event will not be recorded.

AAP-CO Leg Policy Cmte
2025-12-02 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-01-06 18:00 - 19:30 | CO

Children's Hospital CO VES: Breaking the Cycle of Screen: Driven Anxiety among Kids and Teens
2025-12-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
There is no fee for this event but please register here.
At the start of the session, learners must report attendance by texting
the SMS code VES0115 to Continuing Education at 720-790-4423 or https://ce.childrenscolorado.org/code.
For further information, click here for the flyer or contact Nicole Shoka.
Objectives:

Examine research findings linking screen usage with anxiety and depression among youth.
Describe harmful patterns of screen usage among youth with anxiety.
Discuss recommendations for families around screen time for children and adolescents.

Faculty from Children’s Hospital Colorado / University of Colorado
Benjamin Mullin, PhD
Associate Professor of Psychiatry
University of Colorado
The Leslie and William Vollbracht Family Chair in Stress and Anxiety Disorders
Children’s Hospital Colorado

AAP-CO's Advocacy 101 Training
2025-12-16 13:00 - 17:00 | Denver Health Pena Family Health Center, 1339 S Federal Blvd, Denver, CO, 80219, United States
Secure your spot here!

Learn how to be a strong advocate for children’s health. Attendees will participate in advocacy skills-building workshops, hear from distinguished guest speakers, and learn about policy priorities impacting children.
