Upcoming Events

Date: June 10-11, 2013
This workshop will examine medical and public health preparedness related to children and families including children with special healthcare needs. The workshop will review already existing tools and frameworks that can be modified to include pediatric needs, as well as partnerships and organizations with vested interest that can be leveraged in planning to improve outcomes and allow for pediatric considerations to be integrated throughout local and state emergency plans. A special focus on resilience and recovery will highlight best practices already being employed specifically for children, and what opportunities exist to explore successful recovery strategies further.
Location: Keck Center (Washington, DC)

Date: July 30-31, 2013
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and U.S. Northern Command, will facilitate the Third Annual Building Resilience through Public-Private Partnerships Conference July 30-31, 2013.  Each year, the conference attracts over 300 participants from the public and private sectors to promote innovation in furthering public-private partnerships across the homeland security enterprise.
Location: American Red Cross National Headquarters (Washington, DC)

Date: October 26-29, 2013
As the world's largest pediatrics-focused medical education event and technical exhibition, the AAP Experience offers unparalleled opportunities to network with colleagues and hear from those at the forefront of pediatric care. Join the debate about the latest pediatric controversies at our new daily point-counterpoint sessions, and enjoy the exhibits, which will include free book signings, demonstrations and more! The NCE includes several sessions and events for those interested in disaster medicine.
Location: Orange County Convention Center (Orlando, FL)
Disaster Preparedness Sessions:

Saturday, October 26, 2013
H1016 Section on Medical Students, Residents, and Fellowship Trainees Program: Discover the Magic of Medicine: Inspiration from Pediatric Leaders Keynote Address
Presenter: Steven Krug, MD, FAAP
Time: 8:20am-8:50am

Monday, October 28, 2013
P3066 Aurora, Newtown, Boston and Beyond: Violence and Its Impact on Children
Presenter: David Schonfeld, MD, FAAP
Time: 11:30am-11:50am
This plenary session presentation will present information on the impact of violence on America’s youth, resources for pediatricians treating children to exposed violence, and discussion on strategies for advocacy initiatives.

F3102 Supporting the Grieving Child and Family
Presenter: David Schonfeld, MD, FAAP
Time: 3:00pm-3:45pm
This session will provide attendees with an overview of the recently released AAP clinical report, “Supporting the Family After the Death of a Child”. This session will also review basic information regarding children’s understanding of death (reactions of young children and adolescents), approaches to talking with children about death, and common reactions of children to death. The faculty will provide strategies for identifying and addressing guilt, anticipating and addressing grief triggers, and misconceptions and literal misinterpretations related to the death of a child.

Tuesday, October 29, 2013
X4060 Preparing for the Worst: How to Practice and Survive After a Disaster
Presenter: Scott Needle, MD, FAAP
Time: 12:30pm-1:30pm
This session will help pediatricians better prepare for disaster and its aftermath. Attendees will learn why disaster preparedness is important for all pediatricians, how to prepare and mitigate risk, and what issues might arise during prolonged recovery from disaster. The session will focus on improving pediatricians’ abilities to provide medical services, promote mental health, serve the greater public health, and continue business operations. A revised and updated disaster preparedness checklist for pediatric office practices will be highlighted.

F4084 A Tale of Two Cities: New York After Hurricane Sandy
Presenter: TBD
Time: 4:00pm-5:45pm
With a seemingly increasing number of natural disasters occurring across the country, it has never been more important for hospitals and communities to develop policies and procedures that assure close coordination between pediatricians and adult providers in order to most efficiently utilize medical resources. This session will give examples of community responsiveness and will focus on lessons learned in regards to advancing preparedness including the need for communication among facilities and all pediatric and adult providers.

Date: November 2-5, 2013

This 3-day multidisciplinary, interactive program will provide a comprehensive review of late breaking issues affecting pediatric critical care. The daily sessions will explore the latest in modern models of care delivery, safety/quality and outcomes, disaster planning, palliative care, and much more. Discounted registration for the Pediatric Critical Care Colloquium is available until August 3, 2013.

Location: Fairmont Hotel (Washington, DC)

Date: November 4-15, 2013

The Center for Global Health at the Colorado School of Public Health offers a two week course that prepares participants for disasters, international experiences, and future global health work. This is an interactive training course that includes readings, lectures, small group exercises, technical skill sessions and a disaster simulation exercise. Advance registration is requested due to high demand.

Location: Anschutz Medical Campus at the University of Colorado (Aurora, Colorado)