NAPNAP News

Folic Acid Awareness Week is January 4-10 2010

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The National Council on Folic Acid has developed resources to raise awareness for Folic Acid Awareness Week.�These items include�an article on folic acid and neural tube defects; a sample article on the benefits of folic acid; a press release on the revised National Council on Folic Acid's Web site and Awareness Week; and�a generic piece on how to pitch stories to the media.�You can find them on the National Council on Folic�Acid website at:

http://www.folicacidinfo.org/pages/folicacid_info.php

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NAPNAP is stunned by AAP's statements about NPs in Pediatric News

Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

For Immediate Release

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Contact:� Felicia K. Taylor, Director of Membership, Chapters & Communication
Phone:��856/857-9700��

Fax:��856/857-1600��

Email:��ftaylor@napnap.org

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NAPNAP is stunned by AAP's statements about NPs in Pediatric News

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(Cherry Hill, NJ - May 4, 2009) - The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners was disturbed and disappointed by the publication of a recent front page article in the April 2009 issue of the Pediatric News which portrays NPs as unsafe and encourages its members to oppose the scope of practice legislation that would permit nurse practitioners to have independent practices.� Swift action was taken via a letter sent to AAP on May 1, 2009.

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NAPNAP is dismayed and weary of the unfounded opposition to patient access to primary health care nurse practitioners, and to have the American Academy of Pediatrics be an active participant in these types of activities is most disappointing. PNPs have enhanced the health care for children and families for decades by providing comprehensive services in a variety of settings, working both independent of and in collaboration with physicians. Comparative studies have shown that NPs provide safe, effective primary care with clinical outcomes that mirror those of physicians.

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It is also NAPNAP's position that it is not in the purview of the American Academy of Pediatrics to clarify the role of the pediatric nurse practitioners. Nursing is an independent profession and as such sets its own standards for all of nursing including defining the role of the nurse practitioner.

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"NAPNAP is disappointed to learn that the AAP has published such an article. We will continue to do our best to help educate families about their healthcare choices and the role of the nurse practitioner", said NAPNAP President Linda Lindeke, PhD, RN, CPNP.

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"We are done with this turf conversation.� No one owns the child or family. We are intentionally turning our attention to the new dialog about healthcare reform in this generation and the rightful place of all qualified primary health care providers of children's healthcare and continue our vitally important work promoting children's health" said NAPNAP CEO Karen KellyThomas, PhD, RN, FAAN, CAE.

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NAPNAP is requesting the nursing community to join us in opposition to this article.

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Click here to read the letter sent to the AAP on May 1, 2009.

Click here to read the article published in the Pediatric News.

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The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) is committed to improving the health care of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. An association of nearly 7,000 health care providers throughout the Unites States, NAPNAP is the only advanced practice registered nursing organization in the world focused on pediatric health and has 48 Chapters in 32 states. For more information call 856/857-9700 or visit NAPNAP's website at http://www.napnap.org.

The following letter was sent to the Editor of Pediatric News on May 1, 2009

Dear Editor:

NAPNAP is stunned to see the front page article in the Pediatric News April, 2009 issue titled "AAP Plans to Clarify Role of Nurse Practitioner."� We are dismayed and weary of the unfounded opposition to patient access to primary health care nurse practitioners.� To have the American Academy of Pediatrics be an active participant in these types of activities is most disappointing.� This organizational turn toward protection of professional turf at a time when tens of thousands of children and families in this country go without access to primary care, and policymakers struggle to find ways to spread finite dollars in ways to expand access is unfathomable to us. �PNPs have�enhanced the�health care for children and families�for decades by providing comprehensive�services in a variety of�settings, working both independent of and in collaboration with physicians. �Comparative studies have shown definitively that NPs provide safe, effective primary care with clinical outcomes that mirror those of physicians.� The evidence also shows remarkable patient satisfaction with the quality and accessibility of NPs.�

It is time for the primary care medical organizations to come to terms with this issue!� As many physicians have said, this is an excellent opportunity to focus the needs on the needs of the patient and not the desires of the provider.� Some physicians see no reason why, in states that have implemented laws, rules and policies that provide for nurse practitioner practice autonomy, that NPs should not have the opportunity to take leadership roles in medical/healthcare home projects and processes.� The turf war is old and tiresome to say the least.� The Institute Of Medicine, PEW Charitable Trust, Robert Wood Johnson, and Kellogg foundations have funded many reports and projects to attempt to create harmonious physician/NP/other professional teams/models.� AAP's action flies in the face of these funded projects and runs contrary to what the public wants.� Over the past several weeks, NAPNAP has worked hard along with our other nurse practitioner colleague organizations to find positions of balance where the Joint Statement from the AAP, American Academy of Family Physicians, American College of Physicians, and American Osteopathic Association could meet the needs of your members as well as ours.� We did this as professionals and because we believed that all of our collective energies should be focused on ensuring that children's health and primary care remain a priority of health care reform, and that turf battles help no one -- particularly our patients who need all the capable providers available to meet the overwhelming health care needs of this country.� The article in Pediatric News suggests to everyone that it's not about children's and patients' needs.� We are intentionally turning away from this conversation and will continue it with our related and allied organizations who are engaging with us in the new dialog placing nurse practitioners in their rightful place as primary healthcare providers in our reformed healthcare environment and systems of care.

Finally, it is not�in the�purview of the American Academy�of Pediatrics to clarify the role of the pediatric nurse practitioner. Nursing is an independent profession and as such sets its own standards for all of nursing including defining the role of the�nurse practitioner.

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With dismay,

Karen KellyThomas, PhD, RN, CAE, FAAN

Chief Executive Officer

National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners

Haiti Update

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The following news�is provided courtesy of Health Volunteers Overseas:

As two weeks have now passed since the earthquake in Haiti, we wanted to provide you with an update.� The situation has now moved from the immediate aftermath of basic survival to one of trying to establish areas of returning to daily necessities of life.� Many people have left Port-au-Prince in hopes of finding life a bit easier in more rural areas and many others are now being moved into camps. This is a crucial phase, as the close living often leads to disease outbreaks, infections, etc.�

In the midst of these critical stages, planning is already beginning to address the long-term issues of reconstruction and building the country's health infrastructure.� HVO has been in touch with several well-established organizations on the ground in Haiti.� They have indicated some very specific requests for expertise, both in terms of medical skills and language skills, and we are working to address those needs.� At this point, however, we are not issuing a general call for assistance.� As our colleagues at the American College of Surgeons wrote:

"..the situation on the ground in Haiti is chaotic because of the lack of infrastructure, scarce resources, compromised supply chain logistics, difficult coordination, limited communications, security concerns, and so on.� Please note that if you are considering responding to the need for surgeons, you should be part of an established, well-organized team with ties on the ground and a means of ensuring adequate supplies, security, food and water, and other important necessities. Having prior experience in disaster response or other austere environments is a tremendous asset. At a minimum, we strongly recommend that you educate and prepare yourself in advance of any deployment in order to ensure your own safety as well as that of the individuals who will be working with you."

As many of you are aware, the situation in Haiti is rather unique in the level of devastation, since so much of the government's infrastructure, as well as many of the leaders in Haiti's development, were lost.� There will be monumental needs in Haiti for many years to come and, long after the media attention shifts, the work of rebuilding will continue.�

HVO will continue to look for ways to be involved with Haiti as it moves closer to the reconstruction phase.� In the meantime, we urge you to support the immediate needs through donations to organizations assisting in the relief efforts.� A list of such organizations is available through�InterAction or you can make a contribution through Global Impact's Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund�and the funds will be given to agencies providing assistance.

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Thank you for your concern and commitment,

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Sincerely,
Nancy Kelly, MHS
Executive Director
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2010 NAPNAP Conference Press Release

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 5, 2010

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Contact:
Felicia Taylor, ftaylor@napnap.org; (856) 857-9700
Janet D'Alesandro, janetd@ajj.com; 856-256-2422
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Visionary Health Care for Children is Inspiration for National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners' Conference

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April 15-18, 2010

Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago, IL

www.napnap.org

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CHERRY HILL, NJ - Pediatric nursing calls for high-level critical thinking, compassion, and a cool head. These skills are crucial when caring for children and adolescents. The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) is offering key tools and the latest advances at its 31st Annual Conference Achieving Vision: Pediatric Health Care Beyond the Millennium, April 15-18, 2010, in Chicago, IL.

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The event, which is designed for pediatric health care providers at all levels who work in both primary and acute care, will leave professionals informed and confident about the latest best practices in their specialty.

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Over 1,300 pediatric nurse practitioners (PNPs) and health care providers are expected to attend, choosing from tracks that include Mental Health, Emerging Science, and Professional Issues, as well as additional courses in Pharmacology and Acute Care. The conference is known as the premier education event for PNPs and others who work in the pediatric health care arena.

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Attendees will earn continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours, enjoy special events, and network with colleagues. They will also meet with the industry's most innovative exhibitors who include representatives from leading pharmaceutical and consumer products companies, as well as nonprofit institutions.

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PNPs are health care providers dedicated to serving well and ill children of all ages. PNPs have advanced education and care for children and families in an extensive range of practice settings. As highly-trained and respected professionals, PNPs have worked with pediatricians and other health care providers to enhance children's health for over 40 years.

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View the registration brochure or visit the NAPNAP Web site, www.napnap.org ("Events" tab).

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Program

Intensive workshops will be offered Wednesday and Thursday, April 14-15. These sessions, which feature extensive or hands-on learning content, include such topics as suturing for NPs, pharmacology, interpreting pediatric chest X-rays, and promoting the NP profession.

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On Thursday, April 15, the conference will officially open with a keynote address on "Closing the Health Care Divide." A Boston teenager will present her perception of racial and ethnic health disparities as part of a Boston

program, "Community Voices," from the Center for Community Health Education Research and Service. Immediately after, Cynthia Barnes-Boyd, PhD, FAAN, social/cultural researcher and Director of University of Illinois at Chicago Neighborhoods Initiative, will discuss ways pediatric health care providers can help eliminate disparities for ethnic minorities, women and children.

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Concurrent and plenary sessions, as well as several exciting new workshops, will run from April 15-18. Topics include:

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* The Unfocused Mind (cognitive function deficits)

* Eating Disorders: Myths, Early Detection, and a New Understanding for Primary Health Care

* Missed Opportunities: Lessons for Clinicians about Child Physical Abuse

* PNPs as Leaders in the Healthcare/Medical Home

* Evidence-Based Projects

* Pediatric Complementary and Alternative Medicine

* Nutritional Anemias, Common and Uncommon Causes and Treatment

* Lethal Weapon: The Media and Our Children

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Allison W. Shuren, JD, MSN, BSN, NAPNAP's Washington Representative and a partner at Arnold & Porter LLP, an FDA/Healthcare practice group, will deliver the conference's closing address on Sunday, April 18. In her session, "Achieving Vision by Advocating for Children," Shuren will outline NAPNAP's health policy initiatives and inspire individuals to put words into action to improve care for America's children and adolescents.

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Student Reception

The Third Annual Student Reception will be held Saturday, April 17. All PNP students, preceptors and faculty are invited to attend and honor students and NAPNAP Past President Margaret Brady, PhD, RN, CPNP. Members of the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB), the Association of Faculties of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, and the NAPNAP Executive Board will be present for this event, which is sponsored by PNCB and AFPNP. A special awards ceremony will be included.

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Continuing Education

Participants may earn more than 21 NAPNAP contact hours during the conference. Intensive workshops have additional contact hours as listed in the course descriptions in the complete registration brochure, and additional hours will be awarded for poster sessions. NAPNAP is the provider for this event and is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

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Online Library

All conference registrants will receive unlimited free access to the NAPNAP 2010 Annual Conference Online Library for one year. Library content will include all approved conference education sessions and presenters' audio and slides. The conference library, which will be available at www.napnap.org three weeks after the event, will allow registrants to attend sessions they missed and earn additional contact hours. Those who were not able to attend the conference are also welcome to visit the library and will be able to purchase their chosen sessions.

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Registration

Complete conference information is available on NAPNAP's Web site, www.napnap.org ("Events" tab). For additional registration information, contact NAPNAP at 20 Brace Road, Suite 200, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034; phone: 856-857-9700; e-mail: info@napnap.org.

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NAPNAP is committed to improving the health care of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.��An association of nearly 7,000 health care providers throughout the United States, NAPNAP has 47 chapters nationwide. For more information, call 856/857-9700 or visit NAPNAP's Web site at www.napnap.org

AMA NP Scope of Practice Module - News for Members

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

NAPNAP Members:

I am pleased to tell you that the NP Roundtable, now composed of NAPNAP, NONPF, ACNP, AANP, GAPNA (Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association) and NPWH (Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health) will be developing a response to the AMA Scope of Practice Data Series on NPs.� Led by the NP Roundtable, the nursing community will be working together to respond to the AMA regarding this document during the next few weeks with a unified message.� We are pleased that the nursing community is coming together to respond to factual misstatements and conclusions in this report and clarify and correct statements made by the AMA.� We welcome your thoughts, comments and reactions while preparing this response.��

To access a copy of this document login to www.napnap.org and click on the Member Center.�

Please send your comments about 'factual misstatements' to president@napnap.org; your comments will be held in a confidential database.� We hope to be in touch shortly with our response.�

Thanks you for your feedback and comments regarding this repugnant document.�Your responses will inform�NAPNAP and�the team working to develop this reply.��

Sincerely,

Michelle A. Beauchesne, DNSc, RN, CPNP, FNAP, FAANP

NAPNAP President��

NAPNAP and NP organizations run ad in Roll Call about the NP Solution

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

NAPNAP in collaboration with 5 other NP organizations ran an article in July 20th issue of Roll Call in a special Health Care issue.� Roll Call is the newspaper of Capitol Hill and it is the number one newspaper in readership for congressional opinion leaders and staff.��Click here�to�access the ad.

Asthma and Allergy SIG Now Available

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Are you a PNP caring for asthmatic patients or children with allergies? Why not join your fellow colleagues who work in these fields to learn the latest clinical information affecting children where you live and work?�

The Asthma and Allergy SIG will be used as a forum that will focus on the PNP's positive influence of a broadened knowledge base on asthma and allergy outcomes in children. The new SIG will be a vehicle to link both evidenced-based and peer-based learning opportunities with PNPs who deliver asthma and allergy care to children. The cost is $20 to join. If you have already renewed your NAPNAP membership but would like to join you�can sign up by�sending in payment by check (note Allergy and Asthma SIG on the check). All other members�may join the new SIG�online at the time of�their NAPNAP National renewal. For more information visit www.napnap.org.

NP Roundtable Responds to AMA Document on NP Scope of Practice

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The NP Roundtable composed of NAPNAP, NONPF, ACNP, AANP, GAPNA (Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association) and NPWH (Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health)�recently developed a response to the American Medical Association Scope of Practice Data Series on Nurse Practitioners.

After a thorough review, the�members of the NP Roundtable found that the�document�contains numerous factual misrepresentations and misleading conclusions about nurse practitioners.� The professional organizations representing nurse practitioners and the larger nursing community will ensure that the public and policy makers have accurate and unbiased information about our profession.�

To review a copy of the response click here.

NAPNAP Hosts Successful Conference

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE��

Contact:

Felicia Taylor, ftaylor@napnap.org; (856) 857-9700
Janet D'Alesandro, janetd@ajj.com; 856-256-2422

Inspiring Speakers and Innovative Courses Sparks Successful
Conference for National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners

CHERRY HILL, NJ - Nearly 1,200 pediatric nurse practitioners (PNPs) and other health care providers gathered at the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) 30th Annual Conference recently in San Diego, CA, for one of the most successful conferences in the association's history.

"Given the excellent turnout and the rave reviews we received about the educational value of the sessions, I would say this was one of the most highly-praised conferences we've ever had," said NAPNAP President Linda Lindeke, PhD, RN, CPNP.

The national economy obviously did not cool the passion of the pediatric health care professionals who packed the education sessions and special events during the conference, which was held March 19-21, 2009, at the Town and Country Resort and Convention Center. During the conference, attendees earned continuing education contact hours, met in the exhibit hall with representatives from nonprofit institutions and pharmaceutical and consumer products companies, and enjoyed networking opportunities, awards ceremonies, and special events.

Highlights
Lindeke hosted the Opening Ceremonies and delivered the Presidential Welcome on Thursday, March 19.� Former fashion photographer Rick Guidotti, provided a talk on Friday, March 20, about the social and psychological experiences of people living with genetic, physical and mental health conditions. The large crowd was truly inspired by Rick's attempt to forever change the way one looks at individuals with genetic differences. President Lindeke stated "This presentation is vital for our members to keep in mind. We need to see the beauty and the abilities of the children who have their disabilities and differences constantly emphasized by health care providers and society."

NAPNAP also used the conference to make enormous strides on its restructuring of membership through the NAPNAP: One United Voice program for all at both the chapter and national levels. President Lindeke stated "During this time of rapid health care reform and increasing societal needs for the PNP voice, this program is creating the strongest nurse advocacy organization for children and families."

Concurrent sessions addressed the most urgent and timely clinical topics facing pediatric health care providers today. These included a course on Friday, March 20, "What's New in Childhood and Adolescent Immunization, by William Atkinson, MD, MPH, from the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Disease, an arm of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Atkinson addressed this often controversial and changing topic, giving participants the latest information on newly-licensed vaccines and practice guidelines.

Another popular session, "An Update on Chest Pain in Children and Adolescents," by experts Patricia Lawrence, CPNP-AC, Glenview, IL and Amy Delaney, CPNP-AC, Milton, MA, explored the crucial topic of heart-related abnormalities and differential diagnoses.

The conference's closing session was presented by nationally-known philosopher, professor, and comedienne, Connie Merritt, RN, PHN. The former nurse energized her audience with her presentation on "Taming the Busyness in Your Life," drawing laughter and applause for her advice on handling disappointments, re-evaluating priorities, and revitalizing one's life and career.

Another highlight of the conference was the NAPNAP Student Reception on Wednesday, March 18. The event drew over 185 PNP students and faculty who gathered to network and honor Catherine E. Burns, PhD, RN, CPNP, FAAN, of Sherwood, OR, for publication of her book, Pediatric Primary Care, 4th Edition.

Awards and Honors
NAPNAP's most prestigious honor, the Henry K. Silver Award, was presented to Abbey Alkon, PhD, RN, PNP, Berkeley, CA, during the Opening Ceremony. The award honors the NAPNAP member who has exhibited outstanding service for contributions to furthering the role of the PNP and improving children's health on the national and/or international level. The association also held a separate awards breakfast on Friday, March 20, attended by over 400 people, to honor 41 PNPs for outstanding service and practice innovations.

2010 Conference
NAPNAP's 31st Annual Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago, IL, April 15-18, 2010. For more information on NAPNAP and its education events, visit www.napnap.org or contact the association at 20 Brace Road, Suite 200, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034; phone: 856-857-9700;
e-mail:info@napnap.org.

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National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners

Announces Award Winners

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CHERRY HILL, NJ - Celebrating pediatric nurses for their exemplary contributions this past year, the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP; www.napnap.org) distributed its annual awards to both groups and individuals at its 30^th Annual Conference, March 19-21, 2009, in San Diego, CA.

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NAPNAP's most prestigious honor, the Henry K. Silver Memorial Award, was presented to Abbey Alkon, RN, PhD, PNP, of Berkeley, CA, during the Opening Ceremony Thursday, March 19. The award, named in honor of Dr. Henry K. Silver, the co-founder of the nurse practitioner role, recognizes a NAPNAP member who has made a significant contribution to furthering the role of the pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP), or who has had an impact on children's health at the national and/or international level. Candidates are nominated by peers and selected by a vote of NAPNAP's Executive Board.

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The 2009 President's Award, was given by NAPNAP President Linda Lindeke, PhD, RN, CPNP, during the Awards Breakfast on March 20 to Christine Poe, DNP, RN, CPNP, of Plymouth, MN. Lindeke praised Poe for her nursing excellence and caring as well as her friendship and outstanding contributions to child health and PNP education.

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The awards breakfast on Friday, March 20, attended by over 400 people, honored pediatric nurses and NAPNAP-affiliated groups for outstanding service and practice innovations.

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Nearly 1,200 pediatric nurses and other health care providers attended the NAPNAP conference, which was held at the Town and Country Resort and Convention Center. A full listing of the awards is available on the NAPNAP Web site, www.napnap.org.

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NAPNAP Awards

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NAPNAP CHAPTER AWARDS

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NAPNAP Chapter Growth Awards

ؠ�� CA: Orange County, Georgia, NC: Charlotte

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NAPNAP/ Wyeth Outstanding Chapter Awards

ؠ�� Small Chapter: North Carolina Charlotte; Large Chapter: New York Greater

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Chapter Philanthropic Award

ؠ�� Small Chapter: �NJ: Southern ; Large Chapter: Ohio

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NAPNAP SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP (SIG) AWARDS

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SIG Philanthropic Award

ؠ�� NAPNAP Developmental Behavior & Mental Health SIG (Virginia Biddle, MSN, PNP-BC, Chair, West Chester, PA; and Dina Thurman, MS, CPNP, Co-Chair, Xenia, OH)

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Outstanding SIG Award

ؠ�� Injury Education & Prevention SIG (Bonnie Lovette, MS, RN, PNP, Chair, Vallejo, CA; and Dawn Garzon, PhD, CPNP, Co-chair, O'Fallon, MO)

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Acute Care SIG Scholar Award

ؠ�� Sarah Martin, MS, CPNP, Arlington Heights, IL

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Acute Care SIG Poster Award

ؠ�� Lynne Farber, MSN, CPNP, Chapel Hill, NC; Amy Lamm, MSN, CPNP-PC/AC, Cary, NC

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Immunization SIG Award

ؠ�� Ann Petersen-Smith, PhD, RN, CPNP-AC, Aurora, CO

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School-Based Health Care SIG Award

ؠ�� Susan Marie Finn, MSN, CPNP, River Forest, IL

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NAPNAP POSTER AWARDS

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Research Poster Award

ؠ�� Poster: Dietary Intake & Nutritional Education (DINE) for Migrant Farm worker Children

ؠ�� Jill Kilanowski, PhD, MSN, BSN, CPNP, Dublin, OH

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Evidence-Based Project Poster Award

ؠ�� Poster:�Intranasal Midazolam vs. Rectal Diazepam for Acute Management of Prolonged Seizures Without Intravenous Access: A Synthesis of the Evidenced Based Research

ؠ�� Melissa Whitesell MS, CPNP-AC, Eaton, OH

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NAPNAP WRITING AWARDS

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2008 Ellen Rudy Clore Excellence in Research Writing Award

ؠ�� Mary C. Sullivan, Margaret McGrath, Kathleen Hawes, and Barry Lester; Growth Trajectories of Preterm Infants: Birth to 12 Years, March/April 2008 issue of the Journal of Pediatric Health Care

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2008 Leah Harrison Excellence in Clinical Writing Award

ؠ�� Emily Schlechte, Austin, TX, Nicole Boramanand, Minneapolis, MN, and Marjorie Funk; Superventricular Tachycardia in the Pediatric Primary Care Setting: Age-Related Presentation, Diagnosis and Management, September/October 2008 issue of the Journal of Pediatric Health Care

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2008 Nelms Mullins Department Editor Award

ؠ�� Jo Ann Serota, MSN, RN, CPNP, Blue Bell, PA

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NAPNAP GRANT AND SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

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Nurse in Washington (NIWI) Internship

ؠ�� Recipients:� �

o�� Jean Martin, PhD, RN, CPNP, Holland, MI��

o�� Marion Donohoe, MSN, RN, CPNP, Memphis, TN

o�� Raechelle Dow, MPH, MSN, CPNP, San Diego, CA

o�� Sharon Stevenson, MSN, APRN-BC, North Little Rock, AR

o�� Mary Chesney, PhD. RN, CNP, Plymouth, MN

o�� Linda Murray, MSN, CPNP, Annapolis, MD

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NAPNAP/McNeil Scholarships

ؠ�� Briana Mayo, BSN, Baton Rouge, LA; and Antrina Brantley, BSN, Oakland, CA

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NAPNAP/McNeil Rural and Underserved Scholarship

ؠ�� Jill Smith, BSN, Lake City, MN

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NAPNAP/McNeil Grants-In-Aid

ؠ�� Recipients:��

o�� Kelly Dunn, BA, RN, Jamaica Plain, MA

o�� Melissa Micol, MSN, CPNP, Durham, NC

o�� Emily Skaff, MS, CPNP, Mill Valley, CA

o�� Barbara Surace, MSN, RN, CS, CPNP, Lockport, NY

o�� Virginia Woolworth, MS, CPNP, Marshfield, WI

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NAPNAP/Wyeth Immunization Grants

ؠ�� Recipients:�

o�� Annamarie Brown, MSN, CPNP, Clovis, CA

o�� Phoebe Gray, CPNP, Boise, ID

o�� Jean Steinmetz, MSN, CPNP, Bethel, CT

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Elaine Gelman Scholarship

ؠ�� Kara Franz, Baltimore, MD

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Reckitt Benckiser Student Scholarship

ؠ�� Jamee Clemens, RN, CPN, Blue Springs, MO; and Liza Jia, MSN, Los Angeles, CA

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Foundation Research Grant (June 2008)

ؠ�� Catherine Goodhue, MSN, CPNP, El Segundo, CA, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Personal Disaster Preparation Survey; and Susan Van Cleve, MSN, CRNP, DrPH, Pittsburgh, PA, �A Program to Increase Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Knowledge and Skills in the Assessment and Management of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and Mild to Moderate Anxiety and Depression in Children

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Innovative Health Care Small Grant

ؠ�� Rebecca Schultz, RN, MSN, CPNP, Houston, TX, Preparation for Transitioning Adolescents with Epilepsy and Cognitive Impairments from Pediatric to Adult Health Care: Parental Experiences

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Shourd-Parks Small Grant

ؠ�� Mary Navin, MSN, NE-BC, Centennial, CO

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NAPNAP EDUCATOR AWARDS

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Association of Faculties of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, Inc. (AFPNP) 2009 Outstanding Educator Award

Leigh Small, PhD, RN, CPNP, Chandler, AZ

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AFPNP 2009 Outstanding PNP Preceptor Award

Kristin S. McHarg, MSN, CPNP, Fairfax Station, VA

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Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) Award for the Primary Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Primary Care - Teri Moser Woo, PhD, RN, CPNP, Portland, OR

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PNCB Acute Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Award

Acute Care - Kristen L. Osborn, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC, CPNP-AC, Birmingham, AL

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About NAPNAP
NAPNAP is committed to improving the health care of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. An association of nearly 7,000 health care providers throughout the United States, NAPNAP has 48 chapters nationwide. For more information, call 856/857-9700 or visit NAPNAP's Web site at www.napnap.org.

NAPNAP Participates in Roundtables on Evidence Based Medicine

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

For Immediate Release

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Contact:� Felicia K. Taylor, Director of Membership, Chapters & Communication
Phone:�� 856/857-9700��

Fax:�� 856/857-1600��

Email:�� ftaylor@napnap.org

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NAPNAP Participates in Roundtables on Evidence Based Medicine

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Cherry Hill, NJ (April�6, 2009) - On March 16, 2009 NAPNAP President Linda Lindeke, PhD, RN, CPNP participated in a roundtable discussion directed under the auspices of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) to bring health care professionals together to discuss the development and application of best practices in health care, identify and assess common challenges in the delivery of established best practices, and to measure outcomes through Comparative Effectiveness Research (CER).

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The day included talks on the profile and management approaches to chronic disease in the United States including chronic disease as a national priority, system re-design and payment reform, and the Health and Human Services initiative on multiple chronic diseases. Participants were divided into groups to identify mechanisms by which professional societies can collaboratively improve the care of patients with multiple chronic diseases. The groups were requested to outline three specific pilot projects that collaborative members may consider implementing to lead to better care coordination for this population. �Finally, each group provided a summary of their discussions with all participants.

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NAPNAP is making inroads to quality improvement and health reform initiatives such as this and was one of many health care organizations that participated in this collaborative meeting.� "I was honored to represent NAPNAP at this meeting. It is my hope that NAPNAP will continue to be invited to the table to discuss vital issues related to patient care and programs and policies that affect the application of the best clinical services to children and families" said Linda Lindeke, PhD, RN, CPNP."

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MedWatch Update - Stabilet Infant Warmer Recall

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Stabilet Infant Warmer models 200, 300, 1250, 1500, 200/3000, 2000, 2200/3200, 3000, and 3200 [Draeger/Hill-Rom]

Draeger Medical and FDA notified healthcare professionals that it recommends the removal of Stabilet Infant Warmer models 200, 300, 1250, 1500, 200/3000, 2000, 2200/3200, 3000, and 3200 from service as soon as possible due to concern that continued use of these devices may result in serious injury to the patient and/or caregiver.� A January 2008 fire in a Minnesota neonatal unit injured an infant and an independent investigation concluded that the Hill-Rom Stabilet 1250 was likely the ignition source of the fire. �Draeger agrees with the recommendation to remove the referenced Stabilet models from service immediately.� Immediate actions required include:

Locate and identify the devices listed in this notice.
Remove the referenced devices from service as soon as possible.
If an infant is currently receiving therapy from one of the referenced devices, consider the risk of moving the patient before changing to�an alternative mode of therapy.
Once removed from service, the warmers should be rendered unusable by removing the heating element and the power cord. These warmers should not be used or sold for any other purpose.

A recall notification is being sent out to all known current users and is available in the Draeger website at www.draeger.com/Stabilet.�� Health care professionals and consumers should report serious adverse events (side effects) or product quality problems with the use of this product to Draeger Medical Systems Inc. or to the FDA MedWatch Adverse Event reporting Program, www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm.

Read the complete MedWatch 2009 Safety summary, including a link to the updated firm press release, at:

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm173239.htm

NAPNAP Responds to NY Times article 'Shortage of Doctors an Obstacle to Obama Goals'

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

NAPNAP recently responded to an article published April 27, 2009 in the New York times concerning the shortage of doctors during a time of health care reform.

NAPNAP� responded swiftly with a letter�to the NY times Editor and the author of the article. See below.

May 1, 2009

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The New York Times

Attn: Robert Pear

620 Eighth Avenue

New York, NY, 10018

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Dear Mr. Pear:

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In regard to your April 27 article reporting the 'Shortage of Doctors an Obstacle to Obama Goals', we are impatient and deeply weary of the emphasis on physicians as the solution.� Not recognizing nurse practitioners as primary care providers and part of this solution is simply wrong.� Thus, we are prompted to request equal reporting about nurse practitioners and their rightful part within the primary health care provider shortage and access solution.� Nurse practitioners are mentioned in the 10^th paragraph, barely.� We are genuinely tired and quite annoyed with the emphasis on the physician shortages and the physician voice.�

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There are 14,272 qualified nurse practitioners in New York state alone; and more than 120,000 NPs in the country.� Where are the stories about nurse practitioners and the patients and families they serve in many so many settings?� The American people deserve access to qualified primary care providers of their choice and nurse practitioners are part of that choice.� Informing your readers about this will serve us all well.�

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We are happy to provide you with access to pediatric nurse practitioners and their stories to illustrate this further.�

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Thank you,

Linda Lindeke, PhD, RN, CPNP

NAPNAP President

H1N1 Updates and Resources

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The following message is being posted�at the�request of the Department of Health and Human Services:

Dear Friend:

You've probably been hearing a lot this year about the H1N1 flu. And you may have questions. You may have even had the flu, or know a friend or neighbor who has been sick. This email features some tools suggested by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help you prevent the flu, know what to do if you get sick, and find a place to get vaccinated.

People recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to receive the vaccine as soon possible include: health care workers; pregnant women; people ages 25 through 64 with chronic medical conditions, such as asthma, heart disease, or diabetes; anyone from 6 months through 24 years of age; and people living with or caring for infants under 6 months old.

FLU.gov is a one-stop resource with the latest updates on the H1N1 flu. On this site, you can find information on How to Prevent and Treat the Flu, Flu Essentials and Why the H1N1 Vaccine is Safe and Recommended by Health Experts. To look up where to get vaccinated in your state, visit the Vaccine Locator. This information is updated regularly as more doses are shipped each week.

An additional resource is the CDC hotline, 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636), which offers services in English and Spanish, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Heard a rumor? Visit Myths & Facts to run a fact check.
Please forward this email to your family, friends, co-workers and networks today. Let's work together to help keep our communities safe and healthy.

NAPNAP Objects to Recent Article on Breastfeeding

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

March 20, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE��

Contact: Felicia K. Taylor, ftaylor@napnap.org; (856) 857-9700

Janet D'Alesandro, janetd@ajj.com;(856)-256-2422

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National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Joins Other Organizations in Objecting to Recent Article on Breastfeeding

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Cherry Hill, NJ - The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) has joined several other pediatric health care organizations to protest recent news reports that question the benefits of breastfeeding.

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In an article by Hanna Rosin in the April issue of The Atlantic, Rosin, a mother of three who breastfed, questions the medical literature, saying research is inconsistent about the benefits of breastfeeding. In her article, "The Case Against Breast-Feeding," Rosin says popular literature promotes the message that not breastfeeding is dangerous. With confusing messages from medical and popular literature, says Rosin, women feel societal pressure to breastfeed, that it is "a no-exceptions requirement, the ultimate badge of responsible parenting."

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Rosin was also recently featured on a Today Show segment, "Is Breast Really Best?" along with Dr. Nancy Snyderman, NBC News Chief Medical Editor, to discuss the benefits of breastfeeding, research and peer pressure.

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Following these media reports, David T. Tayloe, Jr., MD, FAAP, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), submitted a letter to the editor of The Atlantic stating his objections to the article. In his letter, Tayloe says, Rosin "skims the literature" and has omitted many recent statements including the 2005 AAP statement supporting the value of breastfeeding for most infants." The AAP policy, he writes, "references every statement with scientific evidence from over 200 articles which meet scientific standards for accuracy and rigor."

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Tayloe called on NAPNAP and other organizations, including the United States Breastfeeding Committee, La Leche League International, and others, to send their organizations' response to The Atlantic.

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"NAPNAP is committed to educating families and health care providers about the importance of breastfeeding and its impact on children's health" said NAPNAP President Linda L. Lindeke, PhD, RN, CPNP. "We stand with the AAP's statements in response to the recent controversy and the scientific evidence that supports breastfeeding."

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According to NAPNAP's official position statement on breastfeeding, the vast amount of research states that breastfeeding is a key strategy in promoting infant health and is associated with better nutrition, an improved immune system, fewer ear infections, lower rates of obesity, and other positive health benefits.��

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Pediatric nurse practitioners (PNPs) provide families with information about the importance of breastfeeding, provide clinical assistance to mothers, help mothers overcome barriers to breastfeeding and promote breastfeeding efforts within the community.

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"As pediatric nurse practitioners we recognize that the protection, promotion, and support of breastfeeding are integral components of pediatric health care. We work closely with families to make informed choices about a wide range of parenting decisions: including how they choose to feed their children. As Ms. Rosen points out in her article, parenting can be difficult with many challenges, most of which are not exclusive to breastfeeding mothers. It is my hope that the attention her article has received will lead to a renewed discussion of ways we can support women and children in this country. As PNPs we continue to promote the proven scientific benefits of breastfeeding and will empower families to make informed decisions about all aspects of their children's health" said NAPNAP Breastfeeding Education Special Interest Group Chair Kelly Nordstrom, MSN, PNP-BC.

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Not only do PNPs work directly with mothers, but NAPNAP has also published studies in their journal, The Journal of Pediatric Health Care which supports breastfeeding.� In addition, the NAPNAP conference in San Diego, CA, in March hosted education sessions about the latest findings in breastfeeding.

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NAPNAP is committed to improving the health care of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. �An association of nearly 7,000 health care providers throughout the United States, NAPNAP has 48 chapters nationwide. For more information, call 856/857-9700 or visit NAPNAP's Web site at www.napnap.org.

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NAPNAP is an official partner of the USPSTF

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

For Immediate Release

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Contact:� Felicia K. Taylor, Director of Membership, Chapters and Communication

Phone:�� 856/857-9700

Fax:�� 856/857-1600

Email:�� ftaylor@napnap.org

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NAPNAP is an official partner of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

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CHERRY HILL, NJ (June 11, 2009) - The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) has accepted an invitation to join the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) as an official partner.� NAPNAP has selected Carolyn Jaramillo de Montoya, MSN, CPNP to serve as the NAPNAP representative to the USPSTF.

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The mission of the USPSTF is to evaluate the benefits of individual services based on age, gender, and risk factors for disease; make recommendations about which preventive services should be incorporated routinely into primary medical care and for which populations; and identify a research agenda for clinical preventive care.

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As part of her responsibilities, Carolyn will coordinate the review of USPSTF recommendation statements and other materials.� She will work with NAPNAP to help increase the dissemination and implementation of the USPSTF recommendations to the general public and will use materials that are developed from them, including publications, tools and other resources.

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�"I am delighted to appoint Carolyn to represent NAPNAP on the USPSTF. She will bring a wealth of clinical expertise to this group in the areas of obesity prevention, over weight issues in children and recognizing cultural differences in families. She is a brilliant collaborator and will serve NAPNAP well" said Linda Lindeke, NAPNAP President.

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Carolyn will serve as the NAPNAP representative to the USPSTF for two years.

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