VCCHDP-Highlights Provider Newsletter

CHDP Highlights Provider Newsletter

Child Health & Disability Prevention (CHDP) program publishes a periodic newsletter for providers including feature articles on child health topics such as child development, immunizations, lead poisoning prevention, nutrition, oral health, and safety. Select from the following newsletters:

January 2023 (PDF)

Upcoming Trainings
2022 Approved Update: Bright Futures Periodicity
New Approved Facility Review and Medical Record Review Tools
Foster Care Medical and Dental Forms
Happy National Children's Dental Health Month

May 2021 (PDF)

CHDP Provider Updates
Brush, Book, Bed
Save the Date: Bridges to Resilience Virtual Conference- June 9, 2021
Recent News About Heavy Metals in Baby Food
Get the Lead Out!
New Dietary Guidelines for Americans for 2020-2025
Kindergarten!... Here I come!
Gold Coast Health Plan: Health Education Department and Resources
Language Assistance Services
Communicating with the use of People First Language
Nurse's Week 2021: May 6-12
California Initiative to Advance and Innovate Medi-cal (CalAIM)
CHDP website, resources and contributors

February 2021 (PDF)

The Help Me Grow VC Line: Care Coordination for Young Children and their Families
Students are not brushing their teeth!
Gold Coast Health Plan 2021 Member Incentive Programs
Becoming a California Children's Services Provider
Resources for Lead Poisoning Prevention During COVID-19
Medi-Cal Rx: Transition
Tips for Telehealth Services

November 2020 (PDF)

Early Identification of Children with Developmental Delays
Introducing HHVC Lead Abatement Program
Immunizations during COVID-19
Fluoride Varnish in the Primary Care Setting
GCHP members reminded to get preventative care services
CCS Referral Process
GCHP Care Management Services
New Resource Page for Staying Lead-Safe During COVID-19
Lead Recalls
World Breastfeeding Week 2020
Welcome to our new CHDP Nurse Consultants!
Food Assistance Resources for Ventura County Families

August 2020 (PDF)

ACEs Aware Ventura County Screening for ACEs - Part II
Suicide Prevention Letter to Providers
Coming Soon: Arroyo Verde Park Inclusive Playground!
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
Boy Scouts of America Recalls Cub Scout Activity Pins Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Content Ban
COVID-19 and Dental Services

February 2020 (PDF)

Screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Most common chronic disease of children and teens? Tooth Decay!
New CHDP Follow Up Assistance to Medi-Cal Dental Providers
Young Adult Expansion
New Consensus on Beverage Consumption in Early Childhood
Thesaurus Global Marketing Recalls Tricycles Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Paint Ban
Welcome New CCS Staff
WIC Card – It’s Here!

November 2019 (PDF)

Autism Screening:2 before 2!
Revised Standard of Care Guidelines on Childhood Lead Exposure
CDPH Warns Consumers Not to Eat La Zagala Brand Fruit Pulp Tamarin Flavor Candy
Improve Patient Attendance for Timely Preventive Care Visits
New CCS Guidelines for Epidiolex Authorization
Introducing the California WIC Card!
Guidelines for Screen Time

August 2019 (PDF)

Developmental Screening- 3 before 3!
Annual Well-Care Visits for Adolescents
A Note to CHDP Health Care Providers
Measles: Current Recommendations
National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
New Tube Feeding Support Group
Beat the Heat
Packing Healthy School Lunches
Protecting Kids Traveling to and from School

May 2019 (PDF)

Changes to Fluoride Varnish Incentives
Healthy Eating Can Keep Children Safe from Lead
CHDP Health Assessment Guideline # 14 - Hearing Screening
New California Children's Services (CCS) Provider Outreach Support
Meet the New CCS Intake Team
Congratulations to Ventura County Oral Health Champions!
National Nurses Week 2019

February 2019 (PDF)

National Children's Dental Health Month
VCPH names new CMS Medical Director
Dental Flossing and More
Nutrition Impact on Oral Health
National Nutrition Month® 2019
Help Me Grow Ventura County
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Legislative SB 1041

November 2018 (PDF)

Smile, California website is live!
Rust-Oleum Recalls Countertop Coating Due to Violation of Federal Lead Paint Ban
Making Healthy Choices during the Holidays
Kitchen Safety Checklist
Halloween Candy Donations

August 2018 (PDF)

World Breastfeeding Week
Ventura County Public Health Immunization Program: Vaccine Tips
National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
California Attorney General Files Suit Over Dangerous Levels of Lead in Toddler Formula
Hydration Recommendation ... WATER!
Splash Safely

May 2018 (PDF)

CHDP Care Coordination / Follow-up Request Form
Ventura County Oral Health Program
Car Seat Safety Tips
A healthy start begins with on-time vaccinations.
Latest Lead Recall
Congratulations to Ventura County oral health champions!

February 2018 (PDF)

CHDP Updates
National Children's Dental Health Month
A Healthy Kid's Plate
How do I know if my child is eating enough?
Blood Lead Testing Information
A Note of Congratulations

November 2017 (PDF)

CRLA helps rural Californians
STD Reduction Campaign
Teen Contraceptive and STD Services
Food Waste
Talking to Kids About Bad News
My child is a picky eater? What can I do?

August 2017 (PDF)

CHDP Events and Resources
National Immunization Awareness Month
National Childhood Lead Poisoning Awareness Month
Pediatric Urology Services Available in Ventura County
American Academy of Pediatric Fruit Juice Recommendations

May 2017 (PDF)

CCS Medical Therapy Program helps children improve functional activities
Planning vacations with a foster child
PM 160 phase out underway
Bright Futures Benefits
Stay safe this summer at home or away
Congratulations to Ventura County oral health champions!
Medi-Cal and insurance cover fluoride varnish application
Updated guideline for childhood obesity
Fish during pregnancy and childhood: What is safe to eat?

February 2017 (PDF)

New Deputy Director for CHDP and Children’s Health Programs
Toys recalled due to lead violations
Put your best fork forward: National Nutrition Month® 2017
Choose tap water for a sparkling smile
PM 160 Tips: Routine Referrals
Does breastfeeding promote oral health?
California’s new car seat law: rear-facing until age 2
How can parents help children prevent cavities?

November 2016 (PDF)

VCPH names new deputy health officer
Provider Tips: New CHDP vaccine procedure codes for 9 Valent Human Papilloma Virus (HPV9) vaccines
County aims to be the healthiest county in the nation by 2030
Body Mass Index Percentile for children and teens ages 2 through 20

August 2016 (PDF)

Project demonstrates model to address childhood obesity
Influenza vaccine during pregnancy may protect breastfed infants
Pregnant Women & Influenza (Flu)
New Down syndrome growth charts available
What's new with VC Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention

May 2016 (PDF)

Let WIC help you support breastfeeding
New features on CHDP website
Ventura County CCS launches pediatric palliative care waiver program
Congratulations to oral health champions!
Public Health Nurses assist children in foster care
Have concerns about lead in drinking water?

February 2016 (PDF)

National Children’s Dental Health Month
PM 160 Tips: Identifying Dental Classes
Healthy eating for beautiful smiles
Savor the flavor of eating right: National Nutrition Month® 2016

November 2015 (PDF)

CHDP launches a new website!
Gateway eligibility now limited to twice per year
Begin early to prevent obesity
The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
Improving care coordination for Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN)
Where can I send parents for information to help them decide about immunizations?

August 2015 (PDF)