NCE 2006
October 7-10, 2006
Atlanta, GA

ARCHIVED MEETING

The Council on Community Pediatrics (COCP) sponsors and supports several Community Pediatrics-related events at the annual AAP National Conference and Exhibition. For a more detailed listing of Community Pediatrics-related luncheons, dinners and educational programs and exhibits, click here.

• Annual Community Pediatrics Awards Luncheon
  Sunday, October 8, 2006
  Noon - 2:00pm
  Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Regency V

  The Council on Community Pediatrics honored pediatricians who have made outstanding contributions to children's health through Community Pediatrics. Awards given out include:
  1st Annual Calvin CJ Sia Community Pediatrics Medical Home Leadership and Advocacy Award
  
  Job Lewis Smith Award
  
  Local Heroes Awards
  
  Outstanding Achievement in the Application of Epidemiologic Information to Child Health Advocacy Award
  
  Native American Child Health Advocacy Award

• Improving Health Through Collaborative Community Practice (H321)
  Monday, October 9, 2006
  8:30am-5:00pm
  Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Hong Kong

  This session, developed and sponsored by the COCP, presented replicable, innovative models of pediatric collaborations with schools, health departments, and other community services. A highlight was be the poster session that provided attendees an opportunity to speak directly with individuals involved in community pediatrics projects. For the schedule of events, click here.

• Special Interest Group Networking Lunches
  Monday, October 9, 2006
  Noon - 1:30pm
  Hyatt Regency Atlanta
  
  SIGs promote education and networking opportunities for COCP members with interests in the following areas:
  Community Pediatrics Education and Training
  Indian Health
  Prevention and Public Health
  Rural Health

• Community Pediatrics Reception and Poster Session (V610)
  Saturday, October 7, 2006
  6:00pm-7:30pm
  Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Regency VI & VIII

  This annual event celebrates the accomplishments of pediatricians working to improve children's health at the community level. Successful projects will be highlighted. This event is sponsored by a grant from Wyeth.

How to Join:
If you are already a member of the AAP and would like to become a COCP member, join online by:
1. Go to http://www.aap.org/moc/indexEntry.cfm and login with your AAP ID and password.
2. Click on "Member Community".
3. Click on "Join a Section or Council" under Section, Council & Committee
Information.
4. Choose "Council on Community Pediatrics", answer a few questions, and click "Submit".

For More Information:
If you would like more information about Community Pediatrics events happening at the NCE or about the Council on Community Pediatrics, contact the American Academy of Pediatrics at cocp@aap.org or 800-433-9016, ext 7085.