Medical Outreach
Our Medical Outreach Education team at the Center for Advocacy and Outreach arranges pediatric, neonatal and OB education for health care professionals and emergency medical service providers across the state. We are committed to being the best medical outreach education resource in order to ensure that all children in Iowa get the highest level of care when they need it most.
Below is the 2019 Webinar Schedule, check the website frequently as new webinars are added often.
To receive emails for webinar registration contact Jessica Dinh at Jessica.Dinh@unitypoint.org or (515) 241-3537.
2019 Webinar Schedule
All webinars are on Wednesdays from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
May 8, 2019
Process Improvement in Pediatric Asthma (PIPA) - A Quality Improvement Initiative for the Inpatient and ED Setting
During this webinar, we will discuss the goals of the American Academy of Pediatrics "Process Improvement in Pediatric Asthma (PIPA)" Quality improvement initiative for both the ED and inpatient setting. We will describe the pathway/changes that we implemented locally at Blank. Next, we will review the outcomes of the QI study (nationally and locally). Finally, we will share our successes and areas for ongoing efforts for our inpatient and ED teams, as well as how we have taken the project to our fellow providers in the community.
Presented By:
Julie Anderson-Suddarth, MD, FAAP, Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Pediatric Sedation, Blank Children's Hospital Audrey Bush, MD, FAAP, Pediatric Hospitalist and Medical Director of Blank Inpatient Pediatrics, Blank Children's Hospital
Click HERE to Register for the Webinar: Process Improvement in Pediatric Asthma
May 22, 2019
Genetic Evaluation of the Developmentally Delayed Child
We will review the primary care approach for patients with genetic concerns.
Presented By:
Nathan Noble, DO, FAAP, FACMG, Medical Director of the Anna Blank Developmental Center, Blank Children's Hospital
Click HERE to Register for the Webinar: Genetic Evaluation of the Developmentally Delayed Child
June 12, 2019
Stay & Play or Load & Go
This webinar will explore the differences in acute sexual assault in prepubescent children versus adolescents and adults. We will review laboratory workup for this population and prophylaxis as well as discuss resources available to the healthcare team.
Presented By:
Jamee Adams, RN, CPEN, Pediatric Transport Team, Blank Children's Hospital
Click HERE to Register for the Webinar: Stay & Play or Load & Go
June 19, 2019
A Multidisciplinary Approach to an Evidenced Based Approach to Treatment for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
This webinar will give you tips and strategies of how to implement a new treatment approach to babies with NAS. Our approach starts prenatally and concludes with follow-up after discharge from the nursery.
Presented By:
Amy Ferguson, MD, FAAP, Pediatric Hospitalist, Associate Program Director of the Pediatric Residency, Medical Director of the Newborn Nursery, UnityPoint Health- Des Moines
Click HERE to Register for the Webinar: Treatment for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
July 10, 2019
Acute Sexual Assault in Prepubescent Children
This webinar will explore the differences in acute sexual assault in prepubescent children versus adolescents and adults. We will review laboratory workup for this population and prophylaxis as well as discuss resources available to the healthcare team.
Presented By:
Ken McCann, DO, FAAP, Medical Director, Blank Children's STAR Center
Click HERE to Register for the Webinar: Acute Sexual Assault in Prepubescent Children
September 25, 2019
Foster Care and The Medical Home
This webinar will explore the differences in acute sexual assault in prepubescent children versus adolescents and adults. We will review laboratory workup for this population and prophylaxis as well as discuss resources available to the healthcare team.
Presented By:
Ken McCann, DO, FAAP, Medical Director, Blank Children's STAR Center
Click HERE to Register for the Webinar: Foster Care and The Medical Home
October 9, 2019
Sleep Difficulties in Children
This webinar will discuss common pitfalls for primary care providers in helping children with sleep related difficulties.
Presented By:
Nathan Noble, DO, FAAP, FACMG, Medical Director of the Anna Blank Developmental Center, Blank Children's Hospital
Click HERE to Register for the Webinar: Sleep Difficulties in Children
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