NCE 2008
October 10-14, 2008
Boston, MA

The Council on Community Pediatrics (COCP) sponsors and supports several Community Pediatrics-related events at the annual AAP National Conference and Exhibition. For a more detailed listing of Community Pediatrics-related luncheons, dinners and educational programs and exhibits, click here.

• Annual Community Pediatrics Awards Luncheon
  Sunday, October 12, 2008
  Noon - 2:00pm
  Location TBA

  The Council on Community Pediatrics honored pediatricians who have made outstanding contributions to children's health through Community Pediatrics. The Awards Luncheon is free to all COCP members. Please contact Nancy Levin at nlevin@aap.org for registration information.

• Impact of the Pediatrician on Early Brain Development
  Monday, October 13, 2008
  8:00am-4:45pm
  Location TBA

  This session, developed and sponsored by the COCP, will examine the science, economics, and politics around early brain development. A poster session will provide an opportunity to speak directly with individuals highlighting community aspects of early brain development.

For the schedule of events, click here.

• Special Interest Group Networking Breakfasts
  Monday, October 13, 2008
  7:00am-7:45am
  Location TBA
  
  SIGs promote education and networking opportunities for COCP members with interests in the following areas:
  Community Pediatrics Education and Training
  Prevention and Public Health
  Rural Health

Breakfast is free to SIG members and those interested in learning more about the work of the SIGs. RSVP to Nancy Levin indicating which SIG breakfast you would like to attend.

• Indian Health Special Interest Group Luncheon
  Monday, October 13, 2008
  Noon-2:00pm
  Location TBA

Dr Perri Klass, Medical Director of Reach Out and Read, will be sharing information about the new Reach Out and Read American Indian/ Alaska Native Coalition, and will provide a train-the-trainers session on Reach Out and Read. To RSVP for the event email indianhealth@aap.org.

• Community Pediatrics Reception and Poster Session
  Saturday, October 11, 2008
  6:00pm-7:30pm
  Location TBA

  This annual event celebrates the accomplishments of pediatricians working to improve children's health at the community level. Join us this year to celebrate the 15th anniversray of the CATCH grant program. This event is sponsored by a grant from Wyeth. All attendees are welcome. No pre-registration is required.

• Pediatrics for the 21st Century Symposium Series
  Oral Health in the 21st Century: Something to Smile About: The Pediatrician's Role in Oral Health (C6005)
  Friday, October 11, 2008
  Noon-5:30pm
  Location TBA
  
  This session will focus on pediatric oral health issues related to the science of oral health disease, family dynamics of the disease, future approaches to therapy, relationship to child well-being, and intervention, and much more! For more information visit the Peds-21 pages.

How to Join:
If you are already a member of the AAP and would like to become a COCP member, join online by:
1. Go to http://www.aap.org/moc/indexEntry.cfm and login with your AAP ID and password.
2. Click on "Member Community".
3. Click on "Join a Section or Council" under Section, Council & Committee
Information.
4. Choose "Council on Community Pediatrics", answer a few questions, and click "Submit".

For More Information:
If you would like more information about Community Pediatrics events happening at the NCE or about the Council on Community Pediatrics, contact the American Academy of Pediatrics at cocp@aap.org or 800-433-9016, ext 7085.