Advocating for children, adolescents, families, and all who care for kids
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 […]
WCAAP hosted a 3-day training for Pediatric Community Health Workers Feb 18-March 2. The curriculum addressed foundational skills, like job functions, boundaries, self-care, social determinants of health, organization skills, cultural […]
The Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI)/Bright Futures Implementation Tip Sheet provide checklists and screening algorithms for the birth to 6-month period to ensure that screening, surveillance, referral, and intervention […]
Jennifer Donahue & Sarah Rafton What if pediatric well-care was re-designed to support early relational health or social and emotional health and development, particularly for families of color, via the […]
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 […]
Jennifer Donahue WCAAP Communications Manager As a pediatric health care provider, you know how important the early days, weeks and months are for parents to bond with their new baby. […]
Edna Maddalena, MA Program Manager, WCAAP The Fair Start for Kids Act provides the largest ever investment in early learning in Washington State’s history. The Fair Start for Kids Act […]
Marilyn Dold Universal Developmental Screening Consultant Washington State Department of Health WCAAP and the American Academy of Pediatrics place developmental screening right up there with immunizations as essential preventive care […]
Danette Glassy, MD, FAAP WCAAP Early Childhood Committee BestStart Washington We all know early experiences are the most powerful in shaping the life-course trajectory of children. Safe, stable, nurturing relationships […]
Diane Liebe, MD, FAAP Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician Co-chair, WCAAP Early Childhood Committee Help Me Grow (HMG) is a national strategy focused on “offering families seamless access to community services […]
