This event highlights current evidence-based practices, policies, and recommendations and initiatives related to pediatric health care in the following areas: behavioral health, early childhood development services, cardiogenetics, immunization and vaccines, developmental screeners, military community resources, ethics in pediatric medicine and social determinants of health. The educational content is created by pediatric SMEs in the ethical, research, academic and medical domains of the military and civilian health care sectors. The primary focus of this event aims to enhance the quality of patient outcomes and population health by providing advanced continuing education opportunities to improve the practice, skills, and knowledge of pediatric health care providers across the Military Health System (MHS).

Overview of Topics for Live Event:

Rallying a Behavioral Health Response for Military Youth in Trying Times –The Military Health System and Beyond

Patti L. Johnson, Ph.D., Child and Family Behavioral Health System, Program Management Office, Behavioral Health Clinical Management Team, Medical Affairs, Clinical Support Division, DHA, Tacoma, Wash.

Coaching that Empowers Families to Help Their Children: An Early Intervention

Antoinette McAllister-Blyden, M.S., C.C.C.-S.L.P., Speech and Language Pathologist, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany

Cardiogenetics in the MHS: Unraveling the Code to get to the Heart of the Matter

Lydia Hellwig, Sc.M., C.G.C., Genetic Counselor, Center for Military Precision Health, Assistant Professor in Pediatrics, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS), Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), Bethesda, Md.

Immunization Updates from the CDC and DHA: Catching Kids Up and Keeping Them Healthy in the Post Covid Era

Dr. A. Patricia Wodi, M.D., FAAP, Immunization Services Division, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Ga.

Dr. Elisha Hall, Health Education Specialist, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Ga.

Navy CAPT Gregory H Gorman, M.D., Executive Director, Defense Health Board Chair, DHA Complex Pediatrics Clinical Community, Falls Church, Va.

The Survey of Well-Being in Young Children (SWYC): Implementation and Lessons Learned from a Military Treatment Facility

Air Force Col. Eric M. Flake, M.D., F.A.A.P., Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, US Air Force Pediatric Surgeon General Consultant, Associate Professor, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS), Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC), Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.

Army Lt. Col. Ashley E. Smith, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.A.P, Chief, Pediatric Patient Center Medical Home, Associate Director, Pediatric Residency Program, Associate Director, Leader and Faculty Development Fellowship, Chair, HRO Planning Committee, Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC), Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.

Army Lt. Col. Paul E. Patterson, M.D., Ph.D., Fellow, Developmental Pediatrics, Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC), Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.

Military OneSource-Sources of Support for Military Children and Youth during the COVID- 19 Pandemic

Kelly N. Smith, L.C.S.W., Associate Director, Military Community Support Programs, Office of Military Community & Family Policy, Department of Defense Military Community and Family Policy, Alexandria, Va.

Ethics of Vulnerability in Diverse Pediatric Populations: Implications for Clinical Practice

Skye A. Miner, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Medical Humanities and Bioethics; Clinical Ethicist, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences; Arkansas Children Hospital, Little Rock, Ark.

The Social Determinants of Health Model: Updated Clinical Applications for Military Children and Youth

Army Col. (Ret.) Denise Hopkins-Chadwick, Ph.D., R.N., Vice President of Research & Development, Revitalist, LLC., New Braunfels, Texas

Navy CAPT (Ret.) Christine L. Johnson, M.D., F.A.A.P., General Pediatrician, Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, Ca.

Navy CDR Lisa Mondzelewski, M.D., M.P.H., Academic General Pediatrics, Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, Ca.

Target Audience:

This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Physician Assistants, Optometrists, Social Workers, Psychologists, Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Lab Technicians, Registered Dieticians, Dietetic Technicians, Athletic Trainers, Case Managers, Certified Counselors, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants, Kinesiotherapists, Healthcare Executives*, Speech-Language Pathologists*, Audiologists* and other health care professionals who support/ care for U.S. active-duty service members, reservists, Coast Guard, Public Health Service, National Guardsmen, military veterans and their families.

*Credits vary per session

Continuing Education:

The DHA, J-7, CEPO awards the credits, which are limited in scope to health care providers who actively provide care to U.S. active-duty service members, reservists, National Guardsmen, military veterans, and their families.

Participation:

To register for the April CCSS Live Event, please visit the following link: APR 2022 CCSS: Military Children and Youth: Extending Force Protection to our Nation’s Most Valuable Assets | DHA J-7 CEPO Continuing Education Management System (dhaj7-cepo.com)