Articles and Publications
Oklahoma Pediatricians & Family Physicians Outline Recommendations for School Reopening
In an effort to unite Oklahomans in the shared goal of children returning to safe school settings, both for children’s well-being, and to help communities move forward through stress that we are all facing during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Oklahoma Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (OKAAP) and the Oklahoma Academy of Family Physicians (OAFP) issue this statement.
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Blakely’s Blessings: Success with the Right Village and Resources
Blakely Bowlesphoto: Courtesy of Gloria Bowles When a newborn enters the world, it is pure bliss, you are thankful and excited for the new little life. What happens when it is anything but typical? You are left with so many questions. Who is there to guide you? In...
Substance Abuse in Pediatrics: Opportunities for Preventive Steps
The topics of opioids and substance abuse are everywhere nowadays. We hear about it in the news, we learn about it in school, and we see it in our communities. Statistically speaking, more and more of us are affected by the impact substance abuse has on our families and friends. Addiction Medicine, although it has been around for decades, was recently recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties in 2016 as its separate medical subspecialty, in which providers can gain additional training on this salient issue. This topic affects all of us in our community and healthcare providers – regardless of whether we’re taking care of babies or the elderly.
A Positive Mindset with Gratitude is Lifechanging
By Hokehe Effiong , MD What is the word that has been seared in my mind and has saved me from the doldrums of daily life, of simply waking up, doing the daily tasks, sleeping at night, rinse and repeat; the word that has awakened me to the possibilities that abound,...
Oklahoma’s Resident in the Spotlight – Michelle Amaya, DO
Oklahoma's Resident in the Spotlight Michelle AmayaMedical school: Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine College: James Madison University Starters Where did you grow up? family moved to Virginia Beach, VA and I graduated from Bayside High School Health...
For Primary Care: HPV Practices and Changes with the New 2-dose Vaccination Schedule
Article Discussion by Ben Rossavik, DO Nearly all cervical and anal cancers, the majority of vaginal and penile cancers, and 70% of oropharyngeal cancers of attributable to HPV. 33,700 new diagnoses of cancer are related to HPV in the US each year. HPV vaccines have...
Infant Hearing Screening in the Medical Home
It is critical that children with undetected hearing loss be identified so that appropriate medical and audiologic management can be provided1 in a timely manner. The Joint Committee on Infant Hearing (JCIH) recommends all newborns receive a newborn hearing screening...
Oklahoma’s Resident in the Spotlight – Erin King
Hi! My name is Erin King and I am currently a PGY-1 pediatrics resident at OU Children’s in Oklahoma City. I grew up in central Texas and did not think that my journey would bring me to Oklahoma City, but I am beyond happy that this is where I ended up! I wasn’t...
E-cigarettes – A Growing Epidemic and Opportunities to Increase Patient Education
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has already called electronic cigarettes – or e-cigarettes – a public health crisis. There are calls for increased FDA scrutiny and oversight against the companies making these products, as we’re facing what many are calling an epidemic against our nation’s young people.
Oklahoma Family Network: Filling Gaps with Family-to-Family Support
Family-to-family/parent-to-parent groups educate, empower, and encourage parents of children with special health care needs.