January 25, 2012
Wednesday March 7, 2012
Join pediatricians, residents and physicians in training across Missouri to advocate for child health. This special event will focus on education and advocacy not only for legislators but also for providers. Participants in Pediatric Advocacy Day will learn about the legislative process, how to speak with legislators and advocate for children in Missouri. This event will focus on advocating for children in Missouri and educating legislators on key issues pertaining to children with the ultimate goal of giving Missouri’s children a strong and united voice. Read the rest…
January 24, 2012
Children’s Hospital, St. Louis is offering a variety of CME events.
Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, Kansas City is offering a variety of CME events.
Click below to see a list or click here to download a flyer with all events.
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December 1, 2011
Missouri Medicine, the Journal of the Missouri State Medical Association, is publishing the article, “Are Parents Avoiding Vaccinations Because of Safety Fears? Missouri Medicine Addresses a Growing Concern,” in its January/February 2012 issue. The Missouri AAP Chapter is endorsing this campaign along with many other specialties. Fellow Chapter AAP members Kenneth Haller, MD, and Anthony Scalzo, MD, both of Saint Louis University School of Medicine/SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center, authored two articles examining the science around vaccinations as well as the many messages that parents get from the media, from well intentioned but poorly informed anti-vaccine advocates, and even from doctors that can lead parents to be wary of immunizations for their own children.
To download more information about the vaccine campaign click the links below:
October 25, 2011
Access the AAP Division of State Government Affairs website at http://www.aap.org/moc/stgovaffairs
October 25, 2011
The Children’s Trust Fund (CTF) in collaboration with the Bureau of Genetics and Healthy Childhood has developed a new educational video for expecting or new parents. The DVD has chapters in English, Spanish, and English close-captioned titled “Never Shake a Baby/Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome” and “Safe Sleep for Your Baby.” Read the rest…
October 25, 2011
Help your young patients prevent dental caries, the most common infectious disease in children by getting to the dentist at an early age. Read the rest…
July 15, 2011
MO HIT Assistance Center Fifth Regional Extension Center in U.S. to Reach Goal
Columbia, MO-On July 6, the Missouri Health Information Technology (MO HIT) Assistance Center became the fifth regional extension center in the United States to reach its goal, enrolling nearly 1,200 priority primary health care providers to assist them in achieving meaningful use of an electronic health record. Read the rest…
June 23, 2011
Columbia, MO-The Department of Health and Senior Services provided an update on the status of the Missouri Immunization Information System (IIS) during an educational session for the Missouri Health Information Technology (MO HIT) Assistance Center on June 15. The MO HIT Assistance Center is sharing this updated information with providers. Read the rest…
February 9, 2011
February 8, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Missouri Health Information Technology (MO HIT) Assistance Center Supports
ACOG Members’ Adoption and Meaningful Use of Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
COLUMBIA, MO – Missouri health care providers are tapping into special support and incentive programs to help them eliminate the use of paper health records and become meaningful users of electronic health record technology. MoAAP Chapter members can be a part of this unique opportunity to enhance, or even introduce, electronic health records in their pediatric practices. The American Academy of Pediatrics, Missouri Chapter, as a stakeholder of the Missouri Health Information Technology (MO HIT) Assistance Center, urges members to consider the Center’s services and support, which could help providers earn up to $44,000 in Medicare or up to $63,750 in Medicaid EHR incentives.
Click here to read the complete press release (.doc file)
