The leadership of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (MNAAP) will change in the new year, with a familiar face taking over as executive director. Melissa DeBilzan, who formerly served as communications director for the chapter, was selected as the new executive director by the chapter’s board, effective January 1, 2019. She […]
MNAAP is seeking more pediatricians and residents interested in answering Somali parent questions about immunizations during mosque visits taking place December through February. These sessions are usually 60-90 minutes and will have a Somali interpreter at the session. We are working with 20 imams and mosques to provide this education for parents and interested elders. […]
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is seeking 1-2 pediatricians to provide ongoing feedback on issues related to Child & Teen Checkup, such as training, outreach and clinical supports needed. The committee, which also represents family practitioners, nurse practitioners and physician assistants, meets with staff from MDH and the Department of Human Services (DHS) about 4 […]
