New Mexico Pediatric Society
Pre-Legislative Dinner
Save the Date: January 5, 2025
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Wylder 2025 Lecture Series
Save the Date: September 20, 2025
Watch your email and our website for updates!
Upcoming Events
ACEs ECHO: “All Hands on Deck”
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1st Thursday of the month, noon-1pm
ACEs ECHO: "Putting Faces to the ACEs”
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2nd and 3rd Thursday of the month, noon-1pm
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and social determinants of health can lead to lifelong problems with substances, mental health, behavioral disorders, and chronic health issues.
Using the ECHO model of didactics and case-based education, participants will learn to recognize many different signs of ACEs and be given the information and skills to help those children in need. Via the Zoom platform, participants will learn from national and local experts. Sessions are open to all clinicians, including behavioral health providers, teachers, SBHC staff, and community health workers.
Continuing Education Credits will be available for participants: AMA, AAPA, CNE, APA, ASWB, and CHW.
American Academy of Pediatrics:
Navigating Social Media with Tweens and Teens ECHO
This ECHO opportunity is open to parents & caregivers who:
Want to learn more about the risks and benefits of social media and how it impacts youth well-being
Learn about resources and strategies that can aid in creating healthy digital habits for the whole family
Are interested in connecting with subject matter experts and parents nationwide
This 4 session program will be held weekly on the following Tuesdays at 2 pm Central/ 3 pm Eastern:
Session 01: October 29, 2024
Session 02: November 5, 2024
Session 03: November 12, 2024
Session 04: November 19, 2024
Announcements
Measles Cases on the Rise!
We have been seeing a rise in measles cases across the country. Remember to vaccinate babies at 12 months of age. They can be vaccinated as early as 6 months of age if the family is planning to travel.
Don't forget what measles looks like!
https://www.cdc.gov/measles/symptoms/photos.html
For a brief review of measles by Dr. Cvijanovich:
Albuquerque Journal Jan 29, 2024
Other Resources
2024-2025 Synagis Universal PA
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Download the form with submission instructions here (pdf; updated October 2024)
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Link to an up-to-date infectious disease dashboard for respiratory infections here (Tricore)
Vaccine Misinformation Management Field Guide
Serve as a Voice for Kids in Border Communities
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Download here for more information (1 page; pdf)
Recommendations to Improve Pediatric Specialty Care in New Mexico
The Pediatric Specialty Care Task Force recommendations were presented to the Legislative Health and Human Services Interim Committee. A total of ten recommendations are included in the 14-page report.
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Download the Recommendations here (14 pages; pdf)
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Read the story by Searchlight NM about this issue here (link)
Publications
Agenda for New Mexico’s Children
We've updated our Agenda for New Mexico’s Children in order to draw attention to the most urgent needs of our state's children and families. Including a total of 39 policy recommendations for improving our children’s lives, this agenda provides the framework for our 2023 legislative strategy.
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Download the updated Agenda here (2022; 4 pages; pdf)