American Academy of Pediatrics, Colorado Chapter

CHoSEN's 2024 Fall Forum
2024-10-24 08:30 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Denver
Colorado Hospital Substance
Exposed Newborns (CHoSEN) Collaborative Presents:
The 2024 Fall CHoSEN Forum

Thursday, October 24, 2023 • 8:30am to 4:00pm
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.
Register here or get more information here.
The Forum will also include program updates and a presentation on the Kids In Care Settings (KICS) Clinic. You will hear from Lived Experience Experts on Operation Care, and from a Recovery Couch Doula!
Workshop topics include :

Intro to CHoSEN QIC: Who we are, what we do, and how you can join
Navigating & Understanding The Child Welfare System
Navigating Substance Use and Breastfeeding: CHoSEN’s New Guidelines
Using Plans of Safe Care to Improve Dyad Discharge and Drive Institutional Change
and more!

The Forum has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Children’s Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado Section of Neonatology, and the CHoSEN Collaborative.
Available credit:
4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
4.75 Attendance
4.75 NCPD

Hot Topics in Adolescent Health - Empowering You and YOU-th, to make our voices heard
2024-10-25 07:45 - 16:45 | Children’s Hospital Colorado, 13123 E 16th Avenue , Aurora, CO, 80045, United States
Hot Topics in Adolescent Health –
Annual Conference:
Empowering You and YOU-th, to make our voices heard

Friday, October 25 • 7:45am to 4:45 p.m. MT
In-person in the Conference Center at Children’s Hospital Colorado.

To register, click here. For more information, click here or email Shaun Ayon or call (720) 777-2700.
This cutting-edge information will enhance the knowledge, skills, and performance of providers involved in physical, social, and behavioral health aspects of care in adolescents and young adults.
The increased knowledge and skills will help attendees better advocate for youth in all domains of health and well-being.
Objectives:

Identify the signs of disordered eating and develop approaches to prevent it from becoming an eating disorder.
Identify signs of human trafficking of youth and young adults along with strategies of how to address and report.
Realize the unique challenges of justice involved youth in receiving healthcare and be provided ideas of how to advocate for quality healthcare provision to this unique population.
Identify steps and processes of a YPAR project along with the importance of youth being involved at all stages

26th Annual Pediatric Infectious Diseases Update
2024-10-30 07:30 - 17:00 | 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:
26th Annual Pediatric Infectious Diseases Update

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 • 7:30am to 5:00 p.m.
For more information click on BROCHURE
To register click HERE
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. These include updates on congenital CMV, influenza, COVID-19, acute otitis media, eosinophilia, and post-viral syndrome.
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

Review the newest data and guidance for diagnosing and managing UTIs in children
Discuss newest evidence and best practices for the diagnosis and management of mycoplasma
Describe communication strategies to mitigate pressure to prescribe antibiotics
Describe best practices for evaluating recent migrants from Latin America
Discuss updates on prevention and management of vaccine-preventable diseases and review best practices for discussing vaccines with vaccine-hesitant families.
Discuss newest evidence, best practices and guidelines in the screening and prevention of newborns and adolescents with HIV
Discuss changes to the newest edition of the Red Book

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

CME - Harnessing the Power of the Community to Battle Obesity Activity 1
2024-10-30 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
Community Obesity Society (COS) is partnering with Medical Learning Institute (MLI) to offer a free, 3 part CME:
“Harnessing the Power of the Community to Battle Obesity”
Register here.
Activity 1: Virtual Live
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM MT
via Zoom, presented by Dr. Jacinda Nicklas
Importance of conversations about an obesity diagnosis
Activity 2: Virtual Live
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM MT
via Zoom, presented by Dr. Abby Bleistein
Practical application of new and emerging data
Activity 3: Live In-Person
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM MT
Location The Welton Room 2590 Welton Street Denver, CO 80205
Moderated by Dr. Bleistein, Dr. Nicklas,
and other Colorado Obesity Society members
Q&A, case consults, building a network, spreading the word
* If you are planning to come to the COS Quarterly Dinner Meeting only, please still go ahead and register for the CME program.

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Lilly.

AAP-CO Board Meeting
2024-11-05 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-01-07 19:30 - 21:00 | CO
Contact info@aapcolorado.org for more information.

CME - Harnessing the Power of the Community to Battle Obesity Activity 2
2024-11-06 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual

12th Annual William K. Frankenburg Visiting Professorship and Lectureship – Michelle Macias, MD
2024-11-08 08:00 - 11:30 | Children’s Hospital Colorado, 13123 E 16th Avenue , Aurora, CO, 80045, United States
12th Annual William K. Frankenburg Visiting Professorship and Lectureship
Featuring Dr. Michelle Macias
Friday, November 8, 2024
8am-11:30pm
Learn more 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 Michelle Macias, MD, FAAP, Professor of Pediatrics and chief of the Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC

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

Reach Out & Read Books & Beer Fundraiser
2024-11-10 14:30 - 17:00 | FICTION BEER COMPANY, 19523 Hess Rd #103, Parker, CO, 80134, United States
Reach out and Read:
Fall Books & Beer Fundraiser
Fiction Beer Company
19523 Hess Rd #103, Parker, CO 80134

Learn more here. Purchase $25 ticket here.
Join Reach Out and Read Colorado for an afternoon of beer, games and literacy activities on Nov. 10th to fundraise for early literacy!

CME - Harnessing the Power of the Community to Battle Obesity Activity 3 Live
2024-11-12 18:00 - 20:00 | The Welton Room, 2590 Welton St, Denver, Colorado, 80205, United States
Community Obesity Society (COS) is partnering with Medical Learning Institute (MLI) to offer a free, 3 part CME:
“Harnessing the Power of the Community to Battle Obesity”
Register here.
Activity 3: Live In-Person
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM MT
Location The Welton Room 2590 Welton Street Denver, CO 80205
Moderated by Dr. Bleistein, Dr. Nicklas,
and other Colorado Obesity Society members
Q&A, case consults, building a network, spreading the word
* If you are planning to come to the COS Quarterly Dinner Meeting only, please still go ahead and register for the CME program.
Activity 1: Virtual Live
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM MT
via Zoom, presented by Dr. Jacinda Nicklas
Importance of conversations about an obesity diagnosis
Activity 2: Virtual Live
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM MT
via Zoom, presented by Dr. Abby Bleistein
Practical application of new and emerging data
Interested in joining the Colorado Obesity Society, or attending future events? Email Dr. Rebecca Andrick at info@coobesity.org
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Lilly.

Depression and ADHD in Adolescents: A Parent's Guide to Understanding and Support
2024-11-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Webinar
Families for Depression Awareness Presents a Free Webinar:
Depression and ADHD in Adolescents: A Parent’s Guide to Understanding and Support

Tuesday, November 12, 2023 7pm- 8:30pm MT

Learn more here or register here.

Why do teens dealing with ADHD often have depression as well? Why is it hard for the adults in their lives to tell the symptoms of one from the other? What can be done to treat them both? These are some of the questions we aim to answer in our upcoming webinar. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or other caring adult, this webinar will equip you with practical skills and knowledge to better support adolescents navigating these challenges.
Contact Ari Cohen at ari@familyaware.org with any questions.

HCA HealthONE Community Mixer & Robotic Expo
2024-11-13 17:30 - 2024-11-14 19:30 | HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children’s, 2001 N High St, Denver, colorado, 80205
Wednesday, November 13 5:30pm-7:30pm
RSVP Tamara.Vermeer@HCAHealthcare.com / 303.330.6742
Please join us for an opportunity to network and meet our Rocky Mountain Pediatric Specialists, as well as an opportunity to learn and see our new Asensus Senhance , a Pediatric Minimally Invasive Robot.
Food and Beverages to be provided , and all community providers, staff and schedulers are welcome! We look forward to hosting you and hope to see you there! RSVP by November 8th.

AAP/CDC Webinar: Recommendations for Influenza Prevention and Treatment in Children
2024-11-14 12:00 - 13:00 | AAP Webinar
The AAP and CDC Webinar: Recommendations for
Influenza Prevention and Treatment in Children

Thursday, November 14, 2024, 12:00 -1:00 PM MT
Registration is not required. Please visit the COCA Calls/Webinars page for more information, including the link to join.
Clinicians play a critical role in promoting flu vaccination of all children, especially children younger than 5 years, those in higher risk groups, in addition to their family members and caregivers. During this Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) call presenters will provide an overview of influenza prevention and treatment recommendations for the 2024-2025 flu season from the AAP and the CDC.

Virtual Town Hall: New Medicaid EPSDT Guidance
2024-11-18 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual
Virtual Town Hall: New Medicaid EPSDT Guidance
Monday, Nov 18, 202r • 10:30am to noon MST
Register here and submit questions in advance on the registration page.
Please join leaders of the AAP, the Children’s Hospital Association (CHA), and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) for a virtual town hall event with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) leaders to discuss recent federal guidance about how Medicaid’s Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) requirement can meet the unique needs of children.
In this one-hour virtual event, Dan Tsai, Director of the Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services, and Kate Ginnis, Senior Policy Advisor for Children and Youth, will join leaders from the AAP, CHA, and AACAP to give an overview of the guidance and for a Q&A session.
Register here and submit questions in advance on the registration page.

AAP Webinar: Navigating Social Media and Youth Mental Health in Rural Communities
2024-11-19 11:00 - 12:00 | AAP Webinar
The AAP Center of Excellence on Social Media &
Youth Mental Health and National Rural Adolescent and Child Health (NRACH) ECHO Training Center Webinar:
Navigating Social Media and Youth Mental Health in Rural Communities

Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 11:00am -12:00pm MT
Register here. Contact: Oyin Oloniniyi, MPH, ECHO Manager for more information.

The AAP Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health and National Rural Adolescent and Child Health (NRACH) ECHO Training Center will host an insightful webinar that delves into the connection between social media and youth mental health, particularly in rural communities. This webinar will explore the latest research, discuss the distinct challenges faced by rural youth, and introduce new resources designed for clinicians, parents, and youth.

AAP-CO Leg Policy Cmte
2024-12-03 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-01-07 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-02-04 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-03-04 18:00 - 19:30 | CO

AAP-CO Exec Cmte Mtg
2024-12-03 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-02-04 19:30 - 21:00 | CO

Advocacy 101 Training
2024-12-10 13:00 - 2024-12-12 17:00 | Crystal Gateway Marriott, 1700 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA, 22202, United States
SAVE THE DATE!
AAP- CO Presents:
Advocacy 101
Tuesday, December 10, 2025
1pm-5pm MT
Reserve 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. On the final day of the conference, participants will join other attendees from their state to attend meetings with their congressional offices to discuss a key child health issue.

Introduction to ECGs, the Peds Way
2024-12-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL COLORADO PRESENTS:
Introduction to ECGs, the Peds Way

Thursday, December 19, 2024 • 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 LUXHUB 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:

Identify the pathophysiology of ECG waveforms
Describe a standardized method by which to approach ECG interpretation
Review key findings in pediatric versus adult ECGs, and changes in the ECG that occur from newborns to adulthood

Faculty from Children’s Hospital Colorado / University of Colorado
(Yu-Shan) Diana Tsen, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Division of Cardiology & Non-Invasive Cardiac Imaging
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Heart Institute
Children’s Hospital Colorado

VES: Pediatric Disaster Planning: How to Plan for When the Worst Happens to the Smallest
2025-01-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL COLORADO PRESENTS:
Pediatric Disaster Planning: How to Plan for When the Worst Happens to the Smallest

Thursday, January 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 YACROY 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:

Identify the physiologic differences of pediatric patients in mass casualty incidents/disaster events
Describe the specific needs of pediatric patients when planning for disasters in healthcare settings

Faculty from Children’s Hospital Colorado / University of Colorado
Kristin Kim, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
Trauma Liaison
Children’s Hospital Colorado

Clinician Office Hours: Lets Talk About Social Media!
2025-01-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Presents:
Clinician Office Hours: Lets Talk About Social Media!

Thursday, Jan 23, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM MT
Are you a clinician with questions about digital media? Join us on January 23rd for “Office Hours for Clinicians: Let’s Talk About Social Media!”. Office Hours are an opportunity for a casual conversation about media use and are staffed by pediatrician ambassadors and CoE staff. Come with all your burning questions on this topic!
Important Notes:

Attendance does not establish a provider-patient relationship between any clinician and participants.
Please refrain from sharing any confidential information about youth, such as names, during the sessions.

Immunize Colorado Webinar
2025-02-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Immunize Colorado presents:
Immunization in Rough Water:
Challenges and Potential Solutions Webinar

Thursday, February 19, 2025 • 12:00PM
Register here.
Join us for a presentation and Q&A with Dr. Dorit Reiss as she explores the landscape of law, politics, and immunizations. Participants will gain valuable insights into policy changes at a federal and state level and learn effective ways to take action in response.

VES: Pediatric Seizure Management in the Emergency Setting
2025-02-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL COLORADO PRESENTS:
Pediatric Seizure Management in the Emergency Setting

Thursday, Feb 20, 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 MAXMAZ 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:

Define seizure, status epilepticus, and non-convulsive status epilepticus
Describe basic prehospital and hospital assessment of the patient with a seizure
Differentiate modalities available to treat seizures in the prehospital and hospital setting
Describe the side effects of seizure medications

Faculty from Children’s Hospital Colorado / University of Colorado
Kelley Roswell, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
Children’s Hospital Colorado

Youth Mental Health Action Day
2025-02-26 07:30 - 12:00 | Colorado State Capitol, 200 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO, 80203, United States
AAP-CO, Children’s Hospital Colorado and
Colorado Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Society Present:
Youth Mental Health Action Day
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 * 7:30am – 12:00pm
Colorado State Capitol
200 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80203
Register here. For more information, email advocacy@childrenscolorado.org.

Join the American Academy of Pediatrics – Colorado Chapter, Children’s Hospital Colorado, and the Colorado Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Society for Youth Mental Health Action Day to advocate for policies to improve the mental health system for children, youth, and families in Colorado.

AAP Forum: Beyond the Likes – Social Media, Mental Health, & You Virtual Youth Forum
2025-03-01 09:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
The AAP Center of Excellence on
Social Media & Youth Mental Health Present:
Beyond the Likes –
Social Media, Mental Health, & You Virtual Youth Forum

Saturday, March 1, 2025, 9:00am -12:30pm MT and Saturday, March 8, 2025, 9:00am -12:30pm MT
More information here. Register here.
This free, 2-day, interactive event is designed to educate and empower youth and young adults to navigate the digital world with confidence. Participants will explore the impact of social media on mental health, engage in meaningful conversations with peers and experts, and gain practical tools for managing their digital lives.

2025 AAP Advocacy Conference - Arlington, VA
2025-03-02 08:00 - 2025-03-04 17:00 | Crystal Gateway Marriott, 1700 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA, 22202, United States
Registration for the 2025 AAP Legislative Conference is officially open!
The American Academy of Pediatrics Advocacy Conference will take place March 2-4, 2025. Join us and 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.
On the final day of the conference, participants will join other attendees from their state to attend meetings with their congressional offices to discuss a key child health issue.
We are unfortunately unable to provide a virtual option for this event.
Why you should attend the Advocacy Conference:
* Learn what it means to be an effective child health advocate
* Hear firsthand from guest speakers and child health policy experts
* Learn about policy priorities impacting children and pediatricians
* Build your advocacy skills with workshops based on your interests
* Meet with your congressional offices and their staff
* Network with other advocates and AAP leaders from across the country
Congressional visits will be scheduled for Tuesday, March 4. To be fully prepared for their congressional meetings with their state delegations, attendees must participate in the conference curriculum offered on Sunday and Monday.
For more information and to register, please visit here.
