December New Resource Roundup

Updated Rheumatology Algorithms 

We have updated our algorithms for Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA), Growing Pains, Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP) and Benign Joint Hypermobility to align with the upcoming Rheumatology reverse eConsult pilot. 

Updated Regional Clinic and Outreach Flyers

Updated flyers with specialty referral information, provider listings and deployment schedules are available for Alaska, the North Clinic in Everett, the Tri-Cities and Wenatchee clinics and the outreach clinic at Yakima Children's Village.

Hepatology eConsult Updates

As part of our commitment to improving clinical care resources, Hepatology eConsults are no longer displayed under Gastroenterology and are now displayed under Hepatology. Additionally, the order name for “Liver Enzyme Abnormalities/Hyperbilirubinemia” has changed to “Abnormal Liver Biochemistry.” These changes will not affect the process of submitting eConsults to GI or Hepatology. Separating these two specialties into individual eConsult options allows providers to connect directly to the service and support they need. View the updated eConsult Conditions List for the full list of eConsult orders available.

Richmond Pediatrics After-Hours Now Open  

Richmond Pediatrics has opened a new After-Hours Clinic to expand access to care for children, teens and young adults up to their 21st birthday. The clinic treats minor illnesses and injuries that do not require emergency department services. Appointments can be scheduled online for same-day or next-day visits. Walk-in appointments are not available. Please note that the clinic does not provide X-rays and cannot treat broken bones or mental and behavioral health concerns.

The clinic is open to all pediatric patients in the community, not just current Richmond Pediatrics families. Patients seen at the clinic will be encouraged to complete their follow-up care with their primary care provider.

• Location: Richmond Pediatrics, 23511 56th Ave W., Suite 105, Mountlake Terrace, WA
• Hours: Monday through Friday: 1 to 9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas; open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on most other holidays.

Register to be Part of Our Advocacy Community

Over the last year, Seattle Children's External Affairs team has been reshaping how we think about advocacy. The team invites you to sign up for our advocacy engagement list to stay up to date on key issues and topics Seattle Children’s is advocating on and to receive notice of priority call-to-actions. This is completely voluntary, and participants are asked to use a personal email address.

Resources on Upcoming Federal Changes, Immigrant Eligibility and SNAP Updates

Our commitment to supporting patients and families remains our top priority, especially as we navigate upcoming changes to access and eligibility requirements for food assistance. Below are some helpful resources shared by Northwest Justice Project attorneys regarding upcoming federal changes and immigrant eligibility for food assistance.

• The Federal Health Care Changes Hub provides an overview of major federal policy shifts impacting health care access and affordability, including changes specific to immigrants in Washington.
• The Navigating Health Justice: Tools for Social Workers and Advocates Training focuses on federal policies that will reshape the health care and food assistance landscape in the coming years and is designed specifically for Social Workers and case managers.
• The New Law Limits Health Care & Food Aid for Immigrants handout breaks down which federal programs are affected, when changes take effect and who will remain eligible under the new rules.

If you are working with a family who is visiting a food bank for the first time, Hunger Free Washington has a helpful list of things to know before visiting.

Recent Grand Rounds Recordings Available

Seattle Children's hosts grand rounds on a weekly basis. Here are some recent talks we think may be of interest:

• Pediatricians as Public Health Enforcers? Ethics and Politics in the Era of Vaccine Refusal; Mark Navin, PhD, Professor and Chair of Philosophy at Oakland University (OU), Lecturer, Dept. of Foundational Medical Studies, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine (OUWB); Clinical Ethicist, Corewell Health
• Trust Your Gut: For Antibiotics, PO is the new IV; Adam Brothers, PharmD, Antimicrobial Stewardship Program; Dept of Pharmacy, Seattle Children’s; Victoria Konold, MD, Associate Director, Antimicrobial Stewardship Program; Division of Infectious Diseases, Seattle Children’s; Derry McDonald, PharmD, Antimicrobial Stewardship Program; Dept of Pharmacy, Seattle Children’s