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Education
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Leadership & Networking
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Congratulations to AAP President-Elect!
Susan J Kressly MD, FAAP
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On September 28, 2023 members of the American Academy of Pediatrics elected Dr. Susan J. Kressly, former Pennsylvania Chapter president, as the president-elect for AAP starting in 2025. Other Pennsylvania members elected to office include Angela M. Ellison, MD, MSc, FAAP who will serve as the newest Medical subspecialist Board member and (Stephanie) Tanner Walsh, MD, IBCLC, FAAP who will serve as the District III National Nominating Committee representative. Congratulations to all of our Pennsylvania members that have been elected!
For more information on election results, please click here. |
Angela M Ellison MD, MSc, FAAP
(Stephanie) Tanner Walsh MD, IBCLC, FAAP
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President's Message, November 2023
Mary Ann Rigas, MD, FAAP
Hello my fellow PA AAP members!
I’ve known Nevaeh since she was born; she is the oldest of three sisters. She came with her sisters and mom for her 16-year well child visit, sports physical, and learner’s permit physical this past summer. During her private interview, Nevaeh shared with me that she had started dating a boy in her class and that they had had sex a few times. Her mom knew that they were dating but not that they were sexually active, and Nevaeh was quite sure that her mom would be furious with her if she found out. Nevaeh admitted that she didn’t want to become pregnant at that time, and we talked about the pros and cons of talking to her mom about contraception. I suggested that we could talk to her together, focusing on the benefits that hormonal contraception can provide to menstrual flow, cramps, and acne if Nevaeh didn’t feel comfortable talking about using it for contraception. We also discussed the option of starting contraception without discussing it with her mom. Ultimately, Nevaeh did not feel comfortable with either of these plans. I reinforced the importance of always using condoms and provided information about emergency contraception.
Last week, Nevaeh returned to the office with her mom. She had missed several days of school over the past few weeks due to nausea and vomiting upon awakening in the morning and needed a doctor’s excuse. Mom asked me outright, “Could she be pregnant?” Needless to say, Nevaeh’s pregnancy test was positive.
I’ve known Nevaeh since she was born; she is the oldest of three sisters. She came with her sisters and mom for her 16-year well child visit, sports physical, and learner’s permit physical this past summer. During her private interview, Nevaeh shared with me that she had started dating a boy in her class and that they had had sex a few times. Her mom knew that they were dating but not that they were sexually active, and Nevaeh was quite sure that her mom would be furious with her if she found out. Nevaeh admitted that she didn’t want to become pregnant at that time, and we talked about the pros and cons of talking to her mom about contraception. I suggested that we could talk to her together, focusing on the benefits that hormonal contraception can provide to menstrual flow, cramps, and acne if Nevaeh didn’t feel comfortable talking about using it for contraception. We also discussed the option of starting contraception without discussing it with her mom. Ultimately, Nevaeh did not feel comfortable with either of these plans. I reinforced the importance of always using condoms and provided information about emergency contraception.
Last week, Nevaeh returned to the office with her mom. She had missed several days of school over the past few weeks due to nausea and vomiting upon awakening in the morning and needed a doctor’s excuse. Mom asked me outright, “Could she be pregnant?” Needless to say, Nevaeh’s pregnancy test was positive.
Become a member and help us to improve the health and well being of children in Pennsylvania
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Membership opportunities are available to pediatricians and allied health professionals. The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics provides an array of benefits and services to keep you up-to-date and informed. The Chapter actively advocates on behalf of your patients, their families, and you. Together, we serve as one voice in fulfilling the needs of children and pediatricians in the state.
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