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Nevada AAP in the News

Nevada AAP chapter members talk with journalists and write op-eds to provide accurate and reliable medical information to the public. Chapter members are encouraged to email ED@NevadaAAP.org to report missing media pieces from this list.

Nevada AAP Members in the News -- 2023

Pediatricians, other physicians keep pressure on lawmakers to enact stricter gun laws

AAP News -- February 1, 2023

Terence McAllister, MD, FAAP

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Nevada AAP Members in the News -- 2022

Funcionarios de salud detallan cómo vigilar síntomas en bebés durante aumento de casos RSV

The Nevada Independent -- December 6, 2022

Kristina Deeter, MD, FAAP

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The Rise of the RSV, Food Insecurity in Southern

Nevada Week -- November 25, 2022

Rebecca Meyers, MD, FAAP

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Government services only help kids if families utilize programs

Las Vegas Sun -- November 13, 2022

Randi Lampert, MD, FAAP

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Pediatrician's Philanthropic Work Is a 'Game Changer'

UNLV News -- November 2, 2022

Oriaku Kas-Osoka, MD, MEd, FAAP

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Signs Of Respiratory Illnesses In Children

2 News -- November 1, 2022

Vanessa Slots, MD, FAAP

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COVID in Context: Health officials concerned over triple threat of COVID, RSV and flu

The Nevada Independent -- October 28, 2022

Jose Cucalon Calderon, MD, FAAP

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To reverse the tide, Nevada must recognize obesity as a real disease

Reno Gazette-Journal -- October 27, 2022

Steven Shane, MD, MS, FAAP

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Fight wildfire, smoky conditions — by replacing your old fossil fuel appliances

Reno Gazette-Journal -- October 5, 2022

Debra Hendrickson, MD, FAAP

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Childhood obesity in Nevada: Can we turn the tide?

Elko Daily Free Press-- September 24, 2022

Steven Shane, MD, MS, FAAP

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Increase in allergy, asthma symptoms among kids during monsoon season

LAS VEGAS (KLAS)-- September 9, 2022

Carrie Wijesinghe, MD, FAAP

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Pediatrician Alerts Community About Polio, Need For Vaccinations

UNLV News Center-- August 24, 2022

Josephine Sun, MD, BA, FAAP

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Make a vaccine plan for little ones today

Reno Gazette Journal -- August 3, 2022

Kristina Deeter, MD, FAAP

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Cleaning our air through a vehicle repair and replace program

The Nevada Independent -- July 22, 2022

Debra Hendrickson, MD, FAAP

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‘Best interest of the baby,’ American Academy of Pediatrics recommends longer breastfeeding period

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- July 19, 2022

Carrie Wijesinghe, MD, FAAP

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HPV Vaccine: Prevention Is the Best Medicine

Renown Health Blog -- July 12, 2022

Vanessa Slots, MD, FAAP

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The CDC reports Melatonin poisoning increase in children

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) -- June 27, 2022

Jose Cucalon Calderon, MD, FAAP

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COVID-19 vaccines arriving for Las Vegas' youngest children

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) -- June 20, 2022

Tal Minuskin, MD, FAAP

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Nearly killed by a car at age 3, this kindergarten grad knows what she wants to be when she grows up

Reno Gazette Journal -- June 6, 2022

Kristina Deeter, MD, FAAP

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Promising but not definitive: Reno pediatrician discusses new study on SIDS

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) -- May 18, 2022

Jose Cucalon Calderon, MD, FAAP

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Enterate sobre los peligros del vapeo/uso de Cigarrillos Eléctricos con el Dr. Jose Cucalón Calderón

107.7 y 105.3 FM Radio Lazer -- 17 De Mayo, 2022

Jose Cucalon Calderon, MD, FAAP

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Cómo hablar con sus hijos sobre el uso peligroso de los cigarrillos electrónicos, conocido como el V

El sol de Nevada -- 11 De Mayo, 2022

Jose Cucalon Calderon, MD, FAAP

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Ensuring kids have access to doctors beyond COVID

The Nevada Independent -- March 18, 2022

Vanessa Slots, MD, FAAP

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RSV surge slowing after a severe season that started early

RENO, Nev. (News 4 and Fox 11) -- February 15, 2022

Vanessa Slots, MD, FAAP

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CCSD is now the country’s largest district with optional mask policy

Las Vegas Sun -- February 12, 2022

Pamela Greenspon, MD, FAAP

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Las Vegas mom battling COVID meets baby for the first time

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- January 21, 2022

Robert Hsiao, MD, FAAP

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Pointers from a Pediatrician: Doctors seeing more sick kids

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- January 14, 2022

Carrie Wijesinghe, MD, FAAP 

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Managing omicron concerns within the Clark County School District

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) -- January 4, 2022

Evelyn Montalvo Stanton, MD, FAAP  

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Pediatricians support Build Back Better Act

Reno Gazette Journal -- January 4, 2022

Debra Hendrickson, MD, FAAP

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Nevada AAP Members in the News -- 2021

What you need to know about new Nevada laws going into effect in 2022

RENO, Nev. (News 4 & FOX 11) -- December 30, 2021

Terence McAllister, MD, FAAP 

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Las Vegas pediatrician warns of stomach virus sweeping through the valley

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) -- December 12, 2021

Carrie Wijesinghe, MD, FAAP

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Nevada’s vaccine rollout for children 5 to 11 sees initial rush, protest

The Nevada Independent -- November 11, 2021

Terence McAllister, MD, FAAP

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Southern Nevada health officials urge COVID vaccine for kids 5-11

Las Vegas Review-Journal -- November 10, 2021

Terence McAllister, MD, FAAP

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Pediatric vaccines available by walk-in at SNHD clinics across Clark County

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- November 10, 2021

Terence McAllister, MD, FAAP

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Nevada encouraged by demand for COVID-19 shots for ages 5-11

Las Vegas Sun -- November 10, 2021

Terence McAllister, MD, FAAP

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Health experts urge parents to vaccinate kids before holidays

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- November 10, 2021

Terence McAllister, MD, FAAP

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Slow Roll-out for Children's COVID Vaccines

KTVN Channel 2 -- November 10, 2021

Terence McAllister, MD, FAAP 

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Doctors encourage vaccination for all eligible kids

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) -- November 10, 2021

Terence McAllister, MD, FAAP

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Pointers from a Pediatrician: Getting your kids vaccinated again COVID

Las Vegas Review-Journal -- November 4, 2021

Carrie Wijesinghe, MD, FAAP

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Parents weigh decisions as COVID vaccine doses for kids reach Nevada

Las Vegas Review-Journal -- November 3, 2021

Evelyn Montalvo Stanton, MD, FAAP

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Keeping schools safely open

The Nevada Independent -- September 8, 2021

Vanessa Slots, MD, FAAP 

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CCSD families face school quarantines after suspected COVID-19 cases, doctors weigh in

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- September 8, 2021

Terence McAllister, MD, FAAP

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Growing caseload suggests kids not as resistant to COVID-19 as thought

Las Vegas Review-Journal -- September 3, 2021

Rita Shah, MD, FAAP

Evelyn Montalvo Stanton, MD, FAAP

Rebecca Meyers, MD, FAAP

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More parents asking to vaccinate kids 11 and younger after FDA's Pfizer approval

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- August 24, 2021

Terence McAllister, MD, FAAP

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2021 flu season: what we should expect as flu shots begin to roll out in a few weeks

Las Vegas (KSNV) -- August 14, 2021

Evelyn Montalvo Stanton, MD, FAAP

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Doctors in Southern Nevada studying effects of 'long COVID' in children

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) -- August 13, 2021

Evelyn Montalvo Stanton, MD, FAAP

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Titus says universal leave integral part of human infrastructure bill

Las Vegas Sun -- August 12, 2021

Randi Lampert, MD, FAAP

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Renown pediatrician encourages parents stay updated on their children's vaccines

KRXI -- August 3, 2021

Jose Cucalon Calderon, MD, FAAP

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Clark County Commission calls meeting to discuss COVID-19 mitigation

KTNV -- July 19, 2021

Terence McAllister, MD, FAAP

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Keeping unvaccinated kids safe while parents get the shot

KOLO -- June 10, 2021

Vanessa Slots, MD, FAAP

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COVID vaccine Q&A with Elko doctors

ELKO DAILY -- June 10, 2021

Jonathan Slothower, DO, FAAP

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33 Reno pediatricians: WCSD should reinstate universal mask wearing until school year ends

Reno Gazette-Journal -- May 19, 2021

Kimiko Ishibashi, MD, FAAP

Tammy Roesler, MD, FAAP

Debra Hendrickson, MD, FAAP

Rotem Elitsur-Fitzpatrick, MD, FAAP

Kristen MacLeod, MD, FAAP

Kathleen Christopherson, MD, FAAP

Lari Frazee, DO, FAAP

Fannie Fang, MD, FAAP

Lauren Sandefur, MD, FAAP

Scott Wallace, MD, FAAP

Lindsay Koppinger, MD, FAAP

Krista Colletti, MD, FAAP

Vanessa Slots, MD, FAAP

Sonia Budhecha, MD, FAAP

Kristina Deeter, MD, FAAP

Kathryn Eckert, MD, FAAP

Sara Healy, MD MPH, FAAP

Daniel Colombo, MD, FAAP 

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Families react to vaccine endorsement for children ages 12-15

KOLO -- May 15, 2021

Vanessa Slots, MD, FAAP

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Nevada kids 12-15 cleared to get COVID vaccine this week

Las Vegas Review-Journal -- May 12, 2021

Evelyn Montalvo Stanton, MD, FAAP

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As Frontline Health Care Workers, We Support the Proposed Public Option Legislation

The Nevada Independent -- May 7, 2021

Randi Lampert, MD, FAAP

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Parents advised to plan vaccines, doctor's visits for latest Pfizer approval for older kids

FOX5  -- May 6, 2021

Pamela Greenspon, MD, FAAP

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Nevada health officials hope to get more health providers to boost COVID vaccinations

KSNV -- May 5, 2021

Pamela Greenspon, MD, FAAP

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COVID Conversations: Teenagers, kids and the COVID-19 vaccine

News 4-Fox 11 -- April 20, 2021

Vanessa Slots, MD, FAAP

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Las Vegas girl, 9, continues recovery from COVID-19-caused condition

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- March 24, 2021

Taryn Bragg, MD, FAAP

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COVID-19 vaccine trials are underway for children

KSNV -- March 22, 2021

Evelyn Montalvo Stanton, MD, FAAP

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For young Nevadans with underlying conditions, vaccine eligibility couldn't come soon enough

KTNV -- March 22, 2021

Evelyn Montalvo Stanton, MD, FAAP

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UNLV Pediatrician Looks to the Future

UNLV News Center -- March 19, 2021

Rebecca Meyers, MD, FAAP

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Nevada Must Double Down on Clean Casino Air

The Nevada Independent -- February 11, 2021

Jose Cucalon Calderon, MD, FAAP

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When is it time to get a new mask?

FOX5 Answers -- February 11, 2021

Evelyn Montalvo Stanton, MD, FAAP

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Obesity risk concerns amidst the pandemic

KOLO 8 News Now -- January 6, 2021

Rotem Elitsur-Fitzpatrick, MD, FAAP

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