First 5 LA’s Pediatric Provider Toolkit includes approaches to implement a new developmental screening initiative or refine existing screening practices to strengthen quality and effectiveness within a pediatric medical setting.
Medical Professionals
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FRAC
This Food Research & Action Center’s fact sheet outlines the impact of poor nutrition on child health, iron deficiency, developmental delays, hospitalizations, and school performance.
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Talking with parents about developmental concerns
Tip sheet for talking with parents about developmental concerns may be helpful as you work with families of children with special needs.
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ACEs Aware
ACEs Aware is California’s Department of Health Care Services effort, in partnership with the state’s Surgeon General, to give Medi-Cal providers training, protocols, and payment for screening children and adults for Adverse Childhood Events (ACEs).
Are you a medical professional looking to join our HMG LA efforts?
We know that early screenings lead to more successful outcomes and healthcare providers are often the first line of defense.
You are invited you to join our growing HMG LA community and together, we can enhance the referral process and help ensure that all Los Angeles County families are supported.
For more information on how you can join HMG LA’s growing list of providers, please complete the form below or email [email protected] or [email protected].
Funded by First 5 LA’s Pathways investment, part of Help Me Grow Los Angeles, a collaboration of First 5 LA and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.