Power, Politics, and Pediatrics: Assessing the Impact of Governance on Global Child Health

Friday, October 9, 2020, 11:00 AM - Saturday, October 10, 2020, 3:15 PM, VIRTUAL CONFERENCE

Children represent the future of our world. They are tomorrow’s leaders, and their health outcomes today will have a significant effect on our planet’s long-term health and  productivity. Policies that ensure each child has access to quality healthcare are just as crucial as those that promote health by preventing injury, providing access to healthy foods and safe neighborhoods, and alleviating poverty.  Addressing all these factors can greatly improve a child’s long-term potential to live a productive and healthy life.
Conversely, children exposed to adverse childhood experiences are at risk for poor outcomes not only in childhood, but also throughout their lives. For example, studies describe that children exposed to violence, abuse and neglect are more likely to experience depression, inflammation related illnesses and metabolic risks like having high blood pressure and high cholesterol and being overweight into adulthood. Leaders at all levels must prioritize keeping children safe and healthy.
The 2020 12th Annual CHOP Global Health Conference will explore how politics,
governance and leadership affect global child health. In low-, middle- and high-income
countries around the world, these key factors influence health systems in powerful ways and affect healthcare delivery. This meeting will bring together an interdisciplinary group of experts including social scientists, policy, political science and global child health experts to share approaches for working with and within various political systems to positively impact child health. The meeting will also challenge and equip attendees to become advocates for child health within their own systems at the local, national and international levels.

1. Critically assess the benefits and consequences of different policies on the health and well-being of children
2. Recall at least two ways in which research can inform policies that improve child health
3. Identify at least three ways to advocate on behalf of pediatric patients

Registration for the 2020 Global Health conference is free.  Pre-registration is required; the registration deadline is Friday, Oct. 2, 2020.

Registration includes live stream access to the conference and access to view presentations online.
For any questions please email [email protected]

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education to physicians.

AMA CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Additional Credits for Optional Preconference Sessions
• How to Get into Politics = 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
• Harnessing Power for Good: How to Use Local Politics to Advance the Health of
Underserved Children in the United States = 1.0 AMA PRA Category1 Credit(s)™

CONTINUING NURSING EDUCATION APPROVED PROVIDER STATEMENT
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is an approved provider of nursing professional development education by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

SOCIAL WORK ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is a pre-approved provider of continuing education credits
for Pennsylvania Licensed Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors. Participants licensed in Pennsylvania who attend the full workshop and complete the required evaluation are eligible for 1.0 CEU credits for the “How to Get into Politics” pre-conference session, 1.0 CEU credits for the “Harnessing Power for Good” pre-conference session, and 6.5 CEU credits for the main conference. Participants licensed in other states should check with their local licensing boards to determine continuing education approval.

 

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (9.00 hours), ANCC NCPD Contact Hours (9.00 hours), Non-Physician AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Attendance (includes PA, RT, RDMS) (9.00 hours), Social Work (8.50 hours)