| The Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics promotes the health, safety and well-being of children and adolescents so they may reach their full potential. The Ohio AAP will accomplish this by addressing the needs of children, their families, and their communities, and by supporting Chapter members through advocacy, education, research, service, and improving the systems through which they deliver pediatric care. |
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Breakfast for Books - The Ohio AAP Foundation will hold its annual "Breakfast for Books" fund-raising event on Friday, May 30 at The Fawcett Center on the Ohio State University Campus. Guest reader will be Thad Matta, OSU's Head Men's Basketball Coach. For more information contact Heather Hall. Breakfast for Books Invitation. Response Card.
Toledo Open Forum - What would you do to address health disparities in your community? Bring your ideas on how the Ohio AAP and you can work together to tackle the issues of Low Birth Weight, Medical/Legal Partnership (MLP), and Childhood Obesity. Plan to attend the Toledo Open Forum on May 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the University of Toledo. For more information contact Elizabeth Kelleher.
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Autism Pilot Project - The Ohio AAP is looking for interested pediatricians, family physicians, early childcare instructors, parents or anyone with an interest in autism to take part in a first of its kind Autism Diagnosis Education Pilot Project.
A series of focus groups will be held at the following times and in the following locations: Warren County March 5-6; Belmont County March 25-26; Wood County April 1-2, Franklin County April 8-9; and Cuyahoga County May 7-8. The sessions range from 6-8 p.m. and should not last more than an hour.
Those wanting to learn more about the project, or take part in the focus groups, should contact Dan Farkas. |
