Announcements

Join the subspecialist community at the 2023 ASPHO Conference, May 10-13, in Fort Worth, TX, for high-caliber education, networking, and professional development. Learn the latest basic, clinical, and translational science at 24 concurrent, 31 oral, and 370 poster presentations. Benefit from onsite only programs and on demand access for 60 days after the conference. Register by April 12 for early bird savings.

Next Tuesday, March 7, join the ASPHO Webinar, Vignettes of Vanquishing Vexing Variants, at 3pm CT, presented by moderator Melissa Rose, DO, of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and speakers Harry Lesmana, MD, from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and Elizabeth Varga, MS LGC from Nationwide Children's Hospital. Learn how germline variants of uncertain significance (VUS) are of potential importance in diagnosis and management of pediatric hematology/oncology patients. Discuss practical approaches and cases providing practical examples of available resources that can be leveraged in the interpretation of VUS.

There’s still time to register for this Tuesday's ASPHO Webinar on The Use of Yoga for Children with Cancer & Blood Disorders at 3pm CT. Understand the benefits of yoga for PHO patients and hear program development pearls from panelists Tracey Jubelirer, Maggi Meyer, DPT, and yoga therapist Tonia Kulp, with moderator Holly Spraker-Perlman, cataloging the benefits of yoga in adults with cancer, the limited available data for use of yoga in children with PHO diagnoses (including sickle cell disease), and discussion regarding potential avenues to offer yoga in the hospital setting.

Registration is open for the 2023 ASPHO Conference, May 10-13, 2023, in Fort Worth! Reconnect with your friends and colleagues for an exciting #ASPHO2023 conference experience with abundant education, award presentations, professional development, and networking to inspire and support your work. Join your community in Fort Worth, TX, for dynamic learning and signature programs only available onsite and enjoy on demand access through July 13!

Register for the ASPHO Webinar, Quality Informatics: Improving Pediatric Care through Electronic Health Record Innovations, taking place Tuesday, January 17, 3 pm CT. The electronic health record (EHR) is often cited as a source of frustration, but in an ideal world, it can support quality initiatives, improve patient safety, and make it easier to take care of patients. Dr. Orenstein is an expert in clinical informatics and using the EHR to implement quality initiatives to improve patient outcomes. Bring your questions to the live Q&A.

Are you interested in shaping the direction of the Society and having an impact on the subspecialty? Apply to serve on the Society's Board of Trustees by Friday, December 16. Read about the 2023-24 slate, eligibility, and competencies for the open positions.

Register for the ASPHO Webinar, Quality Informatics: Improving Pediatric Care through Electronic Health Record Innovations, taking place Tuesday, January 17, 3 pm CT. The electronic health record (EHR) is often cited as a source of frustration, but in an ideal world, it can support quality initiatives, improve patient safety, and make it easier to take care of patients. Dr. Orenstein is an expert in clinical informatics and using the EHR to implement quality initiatives to improve patient outcomes. Bring your questions to the live Q&A.

Register for the ASPHO Webinar, Strategies to Provide Comprehensive Care to Adolescents and Young Adults with Genetic Blood Disorders, taking place Tuesday, December 6, 3 pm CT. Review patients' unique biopsychosocial needs regarding sickle cell disease and strategize to help address these needs within the comprehensive care visit. Bring your questions to the live Q&A.

Submit an abstract to present a paper or poster at the 2023 ASPHO Conference, May 10-13 in Fort Worth, TX. Applications are also open for the Young Investigator Award, APP Travel Award, and Early Career Travel Awards. Awards are based on evaluation of abstracts and applications submitted by January 12, 2023, 3pm CT.

Reinforce your preparation for the initial certification exam or MOCA-Peds - or your current practice and knowledge of established standards of care at the 2023 Review Course taking place virtually January 26-29. Register as an Early Bird and save $250!

Register for the ASPHO Webinar, How to Identify and Overcome Imposter Syndrome' taking place Wednesday, October 19 at 3pm CT. Understand the nuances and learn practical strategies to manage and minimize the effects of Imposter Syndrome. Bring your questions to the live Q&A.

Celebrate accomplishments in PHO by nominating a colleague, or yourself, for a 2023 ASPHO Award by September 15. The awards recognize clinicians and investigators across every career stage for outstanding contributions that improve PHO science and patient care. 

Residents and medical students can now join ASPHO to learn about the PHO career path. Full member benefits include a subscription to Pediatric Blood & Cancer, being part of the member community, networking opportunities, learning directly from experienced specialists, savings, and much more. Share news of this opportunity with colleagues and institutions to support up-and-coming medical professionals.