Dr. Kathy Stepien
- “The preconference program ‘Pediatricians Leading Change in Physician Health and Wellness’ will be something you don’t want to miss. Speakers will address topics such as burnout among physicians and residents, compassion fatigue, and approaches to wellness that target individuals, practices, organizations, and medical education. Physician wellness is essential if we want to provide excellent medical care.” Friday, Sept. 15, 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at McCormick Place West, W375 E.
- “Monday’s plenary session, ‘The Heat Is On: Why Climate Change Advocacy Is Essential to Child Health’ by Jonathan Patz, MD, MPH, will be particularly relevant, given recent extreme weather events. Children also are affected by climate change, because infectious diseases patterns are altered and because of changes in plant growth and pollen production. Dr. Patz will discuss how pediatricians and physicians from other specialties need to join together to protect patients from further harm, through education and advocacy.” Monday, Sept. 18, at 12:10 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Skyline Ballroom.
Dr. Karalyn Kinsella
- “Tics, CANS, PANS, and Other Movement Disorders” by Joanna Blackburn, MD. “When I was in training, these diagnoses were not really recognized; but from what I have seen in practice, they exist and require support from specialists who are hard to find. Having more knowledge of the disorders would benefit any primary care physician.” Saturday, Sept. 16, at 7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. at McCormick Place West, W183 C, and Sunday, Sept. 17, at 8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. at McCormick Place West, W185D.
- “Are Vaccines Safe?” by Paul Offit, MD. “As physicians, we know that vaccines are safe; but our patients are very skeptical about this and don’t believe us. I hope this lecture will give us statistics and studies to bring back to our patients.” Saturday, Sept. 16, at 4 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. at McCormick Place West, W183 B, and Sunday, Sept. 17, at 2 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. at McCormick Place West, W183 B.
- “The presentation ‘Bright Futures Update: What Has Changed and Why’ by Joseph Hagan Jr., MD, is always a good guide.” Saturday, Sept. 16, at 7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. at McCormick Place West, W179, and Sunday, Sept. 17, at 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. at McCormick Place West, W187 A.
Dr. Jack T. Swanson
- “Integrating Mental Health Services in the Primary Care Office” by Jay Rabinowitz, MD. “Pediatricians are increasingly involved in dealing with children and adolescents who have mental health problems. Enhancing their ability to do so in their office can be very beneficial.” Saturday, Sept. 16, at 7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. at McCormick Place West, W178 B, and Saturday, Sept. 16, at 5:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. at McCormick Place West, W176 C.
- “2017 AAP Guidelines for Childhood Hypertension: Highlights” by Joseph Flynn, MD, MS. “New guidelines for diagnosis, evaluation, and management of abnormal blood pressures in the ambulatory setting were issued by the AAP in September. Pediatricians need to be updated on this important disease and incorporate these into their practices.” Tuesday, Sept. 19, at 10:30 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. at Skyline Ballroom.
- “Meet the Redbook Committee.” “This session will include discussions of issues germane to infectious diseases in children. It always includes new information on important topics for practice, including immunizations.” Monday, Sept. 18, at 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. at McCormick Place West, W190 A.
- “Vaccine Update, What’s New and What’s Changed” by Mary Anne Jackson, MD. “Recommendations change yearly, so this session is always important.” Sunday, Sept. 17, at 7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. at McCormick Place West, W183 A, and Sunday, Sept. 17, at 4 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. at McCormick Place West, W183 A.
- “The presentation ‘Bright Futures Update: What Has Changed and Why’ by Joseph Hagan Jr., MD, highlights the new recommendations for the new guidelines published this year. There are important changes for all who use Bright Futures for their preventive child health visits (well-child visits).” Saturday, Sept. 16, at 7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. at McCormick Place West, W179, and Sunday, Sept. 17, at 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. at McCormick Place West, W187 A.