Region 1
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Quebec
June 2010 Newsletter Article
Looking for a way to contribute to the APA and gain regional leadership experience? Then now is the time to step forward for the open position of co-chair for Region I. In an attempt to add continuity and expand the outreach, we have created this third seat and have extended the term of co-chair to 3 years. So we need to ask for nominations for (or for a person to step into) the now open 3rd co-chair position. We will be sending out a separate email soliciting participation. Please feel free to step up or to nominate any candidate you feel will bring energy to the role and serve the region well.
The PAS in Vancouver was a great event in a beautiful city, wish all could have been there. But in case you missed any of the research presentations at the PAS, we wanted to spotlight the "Best of the Best (aka APA Region 1)"!
The following are projects presented by trainees as submitted by our Region 1 members:
- Perceptions of Transition among Low Income Adolescents with and without Asthma
Deepa R. Camenga (Fellow in Training), Peter G. Szilagyi, Jonathan D. Klein. Yale University, New Haven, CT; Pediatrics, University of Rochester School of Medicine, Rochester, NY; American Academy of Pediatrics, Elk Grove Village, IL. - Mothers' Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding Breast Milk Expression: An Analysis of Data from the Infant Feeding Practices Survey II'
Peggy G. Chen (Fellow in Training), Lara W. Johnson, Marjorie S. Rosenthal. Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT; Department of Pediatrics, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT. - Infant and Maternal Factors Associated with Postpartum Depressive Symptoms: Insight from PRAMS 2004-2007
Laura H. Dawson (Medical Student), Ana C. Garnecho, Hanna Kim, Samara Viner-Brown, Pamela C. High. Warren Alpert School of Medicine @ Brown University, Providence, RI; Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Hasbro Children"s Hospital, Providence, RI; Rhode Island Department of Health, Providence, RI. - Traditional Alternative Healing Practices for Sick Children in Cambodia
Tep Navy (MPH, Research Trainee), Varun Kumar, Anthony Alario, Randal Rockney. Pediatrics, Angkor Hospital for Children, Siem Reap, Cambodia; Pediatrics, Rhode Island/Hasbro Children's Hospital, Providence, RI. - Association of Breast Pump Use with Breastfeeding Success: Analysis of the Infant Feeding Practices Survey II
Lara W. Johnson (Fellow in Training), Peggy G. Chen, Marjorie S. Rosenthal. Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT; Department of Pediatrics, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT.
Additionally region members highlighted the work on depression by Carol Weitzman which included:
- Treatment for Maternal Depression: An RCT of Brief On-Site Cognitive Behavioral Therapy vs. Case Management
- Rates of Maternal Depression and Associated Factors in an Underserved Population
Carol Weitzman, Diana Edmonds, Judith Davagnino, Heather Howell, Nathan Gotman, Kimberly Yonkers. Department of Pediatrics, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT; Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT.
Region 1 members also gathered on Monday morning for the Region 1 Breakfast, where we enjoyed time together overlooking the beautiful Vancouver's "Strait of Georgia" with the mountains in the distance. Perhaps those from Vermont were not as impressed by the sights as the rest of us "flat landers". But all actively enjoyed the discussion which was framed by the question, "How can we re-energize the Region?" or "What can or do we do that adds value to APA membership?"
We welcome your suggestions on the previous questions and hope that you will strongly consider the opportunity of serving as co-chair. Looking forward towards a great 50th Year!
Region Co-chair,
Ada Fenick
ada.fenick@yale.edu
Bruce Bernstein
bbernste@stfranciscare.org
Marcia VanVleet
mvanvleet@WIHRI.org
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Region I Co-Chairs:
Yale University School of Medicine
333 Cedar St
New Haven,CT06520-8064
Phone: (203) 397-3789
Fax: (203) 785-3932
ada.fenick@yale.edu
Marcia Van Vleet, MD
Women and Infants' Hospital of Rhode Island
101 Dudley Street
Providence,RI02905
Phone: (401) 274-1122 (Ext: 1770)
Fax: (401) 453-7571
mvanvleet@wihri.org
