Amos S. Deinard, MD, MPH, FAAP, passed away at the age of 86 on March 9, 2022, from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Deinard was a longtime member of MNAAP. Dr. Deinard’s motto was, “Go forth and varnish” and he was an ardent supporter of pediatric oral health initiatives. In 2005, he helped found and direct the […]
Dr. Ria Bardhan is a member of the MNAAP Board of Directors and co-chairs a chapter work group. Minnesota Pediatrician asked Dr. Ria Bardhan to answer our questions as this issue’s Member Spotlight. Thank you, Dr. Bardhan! What drew you to pediatrics? This was an interesting journey as several experiences growing up in India shaped […]
A message from Chapter President Sheldon Berkowitz, MD, FAAP: This year our chapter has seen a huge level of interest in serving on our board of directors as evidenced by the very large number of candidates that either self-nominated or were nominated by others. Our executive committee has taken this as a sign that we […]
If you are looking for a great way to get involved in MNAAP, make connections with fellow pediatricians across the state, and offer your input into the chapter’s initiatives and activities, consider applying to be a candidate for the MNAAP Board of Directors. Three at-large positions are available and MNAAP members will vote in June to select […]
I understand your work at Sage Prairie Addiction Medicine Clinic focuses on adolescents. What a typical day is like for you? I see patients via Zoom in a walk-in closet. Most of my patients are in late adolescence (18-25). I’d like to see more patients in middle school and high school. Substance use disorders (SUD) […]
