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Doctails: Join Extra Miles Pediatrics for a special event

On September 24, Healthcare Providers who have volunteered on Extra Mile Pediatrics field teams in El Salvador and Guatemala will be at the Black Iris Social Club to pour you a drink and share some stories about the ways they’re impacting children, families, and communities in Central America GET YOUR TICKETS HERE! Your ticket will […]

Gene Therapy Legislative Briefing – Registration Open

Join us on September 12 to learn more about gene therapy technology, which has the potential to impact profoundly the lives of patients living with genetic disorders profoundly. The Transformative Potential of Gene Therapies-Rare Disease Briefing will explain the science behind cell and gene therapies and their incredible potential for positively impacting patients’ lives. We will also […]

Monkeypox Vaccine and Therapeutics Survey

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has developed several surveys to report administration and inventory (including wastage) and redistribution associated with administering Monkeypox vaccine (JYNNEOS) and the therapeutic (TPOXX). Vaccine: Monkeypox Vaccine Administration & Inventory (which includes wastage reporting) Monkeypox Vaccine and Medication Redistribution survey Therapeutic: TPOXX Provider Treatment Initiation Request Survey All providers may request TPOXX for […]

Breastfeeding: 6 Tips for Talking with Patients

Despite the fact that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for a baby’s first 6 months of life, many women do not breastfeed — whether they aren’t successful, they had to stop early, or this option wasn’t accessible for them. The reasons are unique to every mother. However, it’s never been more […]

AMA Advocacy Update: August Recess Call to Action & More

August recess call to action During their August district work period, members of Congress should be reminded that there is still unfinished work on important health care issues, including looming cuts to physician Medicare payments and fixing the cumbersome prior authorization process. Read more. National Update Big steps for bill to streamline prior authorization in […]

U.S. Declares Monkeypox a Public Health Emergency

via MedPage Today The Biden administration declared a public health emergency (PHE) for monkeypox, signaling new urgency as cases rise in the U.S. Since the first case was identified in the U.S. in May, the total number of cases has risen to 6,617, according to the latest data from the CDC. It’s a sharp increase from […]

ABMS Response to National Board of Physicians and Surgeons’ Assertion of Certifying Body Equivalency

The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) strongly disagrees with the persistent and misleading assertions that the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons (NBPAS) recertification process provides a means of continuing ABMS board certification or is equivalent to ABMS board certification. Claims of equivalence to ABMS certification or that NBPAS is a means to maintain […]

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