Join fellow public health advocates to learn about gun violence prevention, connect with and be inspired by others fighting for change, and take local action for better gun-related policies. Introductory remarks, keynote, policy panel, and break-out groups.
Breakfast at registration
Suggested donation: $5
Speakers Include:
Nupol Kiazolu
President, Youth Coalition for Black Lives Matter – Greater NY
Founder/Chief Executive Officer, Vote 2000
Jo Anne Simon
Assemblymember
52nd District of NY State Assembly
Speaker on NYS gun violence prevention bills
Aletha Maybank, MD, MPH
Vice President, Empire State Medical Association –
National Medical Association State Affiliate
Panel Moderator, “From Learning to Action”
Rebecca Fischer
Executive Director, New Yorkers Against Gun Violence
Panelist, “From Learning to Action” on Extreme Risk Protection Orders
Breakout Co-facilitator, “Connecting for Action” on Legislative Strategy
Ken Kidd
Founding Member, Steering Committee Member
Gays Against Guns
Panelist, “From Learning to Action” on Concealed Carry Reciprocity
Breakout Co-facilitator, “Connecting for Action” on Media and Messaging Strategy
Caroline Weinberg, MD, MPH
Interim Executive Director
March for Science
Panelist, “From Learning to Action” on federal & state gun violence research funding
Javier Lopez
Assistant Commissioner
Bureau of Systems Partnerships
Center for Health Equity
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Panelist, “From Learning to Action” on local funding and scale up of Cure Violence models
Breakout Co-facilitator, “Connecting for Action” on Community Strategy
Angela Montague, LCSW
Associate Director of Social Work
NYC Health + Hospitals / Metropolitan Hospital
Breakout Co-facilitator, “Connecting for Action” on Community Strategy
Jeffrey Oestreicher, MD, FAAP
Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
Breakout Co-facilitator, “Connecting for Action” on Legislative Strategy
Christian Pean, MD, MS
Orthopedic Surgery Resident Physician
NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital
Breakout Co-facilitator, “Connecting for Action” on Media and Messaging
James Dobbins III
Assistant Director, Community Affairs
Director, Emergency Services
Guns Down, Life Up Initiatives
Speaker
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Sponsored by:
New York Doctors Coalition
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Email info@NYDocs.org
This free, in-depth training enhances your skills to assess, treat and manage common mental health concerns in children and youth.
The training is led by experts from Massachusetts General Hospital, University of Buffalo, and more. It focuses on best practices for common mental health concerns in children and adolescents.
Sunday, June 24, 8:30am – 4:20pm
Monday, June 25, 8:30am – 2:15pm
The agenda includes content on topics such as:
- ADHD, anxiety, aggression, bipolar disorder, depression, and trauma
- Effective assessment and treatment strategies
- Reimbursement practices for mental health services
This training is presented by Project TEACH, a project funded by the New York State Office of Mental Health.
Good mental health lets young people live their best lives. Let us help you care for the kids in your practice.
Paul Francis, JD, New York State’s Deputy Secretary for Health and Human Services will present on the progress of state health reform initiatives and what’s next for New York State health reform efforts, such as the Medicaid reforms, State Innovation Model program, Prevention Agenda and payment and delivery system innovations. Panelists Neil Calman and Benjamin Chu will add their perspectives from practice and policy advocacy.
Time and location TBA
Registration is now open for the 2018 AAP National Conference & Exhibition at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. from November 2-6, 2018.
- Advocacy 101: Ensuring that Elected Officials Put Kids First
- Drug Endangered Children in Our Communities
- Cracking the Code: How Genomics and Personalized Medicine Impact Pediatrics
- Caring for Transgender Youth
- Hot New Health Technology Innovations for Infants and Children
- Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking: A Frontline Pediatrician’s Perspective
800/468-6322 (Toll-free in U.S. and Canada)
415/979-2290 (International)
Time and location TBA