Rafton’s Round Up: December 2023
Sarah Rafton, MSW As I reflect on 2023, I am bowled over by the contributions of WCAAP members, our community partners and staff toward our mission to champion the health […]
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Evaluating and Treating School-Aged Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders: A Developmental Pediatrics Perspective on How to Make a Complicated Process More Efficient
Tim Jordan, MD, Developmental Pediatrician, Providence Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital Children between the ages of 6 and 12 who have neurodevelopmental disorders constitute a significant portion of most pediatric and […]
Champions for Youth Summit: Fostering Connection and Collaboration
Colleen McCarty, MPH, Program Manager WCAAP’s Champions for Youth Steering Committee gathered together on November 29th, 2023 for an in-person summit to discuss the group’s goals and focus for the […]
Assuring Health Care Plans for Children in Childcare are Complete, Clear, and Comprehensible
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 […]
WA-CHIP Immunization Learning Collaborative Update
Marina Martinez, Program Manager We are proud to share our hardworking cohort 5 clinics have reduced their missed vaccination opportunities by a median of 13% across 12 clinics halfway through […]
WCAAP’s New Treasurer
Thank you, Dr. Willis! Welcome, Dr. White! Beth Ebel, MD, FAAP, MsC, MPH, WCAAP Board President The WCAAP Executive Board would like to share that David Willis, MD, FAAP, has […]
Rafton’s Round Up: November 2023
Sarah Rafton, MSW This month I am reflecting on the strength of our community — the work we can accomplish together and the fulfillment and connection our community provides. In October, […]
First Approach Skills Training (FAST) and Referral Assist Program Updates
Sarah Nau, MSW One of the Chapter’s advocacy priorities during the 2023 session earlier this year was focused on addressing the behavioral health crisis for children and teens. One solution […]
Nature Promotes Child Health
How to Implement Project Nature in your Practice Danette Glassy, MD, FAAP, Co-founder and Board President BestStart Washington Time in nature inspires awe, but is also important for human health. […]
Rafton’s Round Up: October 2023
Sarah Rafton, MSW, Executive Director I cannot imagine the challenges you face each day as you set foot in the hospital or the clinic, though I know the children, teens, […]