Advocating for children, adolescents, families, and all who care for kids
Have you ever wondered why you are asked to complete specific health forms or care plans for child care? Or have you completed a form then been told by the […]
Dear Immunization Partners, This is an update on the Washington State Department of Health’s work to plan for nirsevimab release. Nirsevimab is a new long-acting monoclonal antibody injection that […]
Susan Stacey, Providence Chief Executive for the Inland Northwest At just four days old, Elliott Naftzger underwent her first open-heart surgery. Born with a type of congenital heart disease known […]
Erik Loraas, MDProgram Director, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship SpokaneAssociate Program Director, Psychiatry Residency SpokaneMedical Director, Providence RISE Program Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) involves intentional injury that occurs in the absence […]
MaryKate Cardon, DNP, BSN, RN Co-Director, Northwest Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit University of Washington There are new changes and challenges that impact the ongoing concern of pediatric lead exposure. […]
Emily Gallagher, MD, MPHAssociate Professor | Craniofacial CenterDepartment of Pediatrics The American Academy of Pediatrics has developed a new guide about Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) for pediatricians serving families […]
The Washington State Department of Health’s online toolkit to help providers promote flu vaccine is live: https://coronavirus.wa.gov/partner-toolkit/knock-out-flu. The short URLs you can share with families are www.knockoutflu.org (English) and www.combatelagripe.org […]
Sherri Zorn, MD, FAAP WCAAP Vaccine Committee Timely HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccination of preteens can prevent an estimated 90% of HPV-related cancers (oropharyngeal, cervical, anal, penile, vaginal, vulvar). However, despite […]
The AAP Section on Oral Health and the AAP Department of Education are excited to announce the launch of a 2-part video series titled The Business Case for Providing Fluoride […]
Seth L. Enos, ND, BCB; Ria Abelon, MS, BCB; Ivan Quintero, ND, BCB; Robyn Evans, ARNP; Cora Collette Breuner, MD, MPH, FAAP Biofeedback Team, Adolescent Medicine Seattle Children’s Hospital Biofeedback […]
