Measles Guidance for Providers
With measles cases on the rise, Le Bonheur is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest information and resources for providers and families.
Le Bonheur Resources:
- Download and review this provider guidance to know when to test for measles, how to identify the disease and where to report measles cases.
- Download and share this information with patients and families.
- View the Webinar: Update on Measles for Providers recording.
Additional Resources:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- Shelby County Health Department
- Tennessee Department of Health
- Arkansas Department of Health
- Mississippi Department of Health
If you suspect a measles case, contact your local health department for guidance on measles reporting and testing.
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News
Bearden named Le Bonheur chief of Pediatric Psychology and Behavioral Health
Donald Bearden, PhD, joined Le Bonheur and The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UT Health Science Center) as chief of Pediatric Psychology and Behavioral Health. Bearden comes to Le Bonheur from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta where he served as section director of Psychology and a senior neuropsychologist. He also served as assistant professor of Pediatrics at Emory School of Medicine. Bearden will create and lead a division to meet the mental health needs of the hospital and the community by incorporating psychology and behavioral health into multiple aspects of pediatric health care.
Arnold elected to the Pediatric Infectious Disease Society Board of Directors
Sandy Arnold, MD, MSc, FPIDS, was recently elected to the Pediatric Infectious Disease Society (PIDS) Board of Directors. She is a past chair of the Clinical Affairs Committee and will be chairing the committee to update the IDSA Guidelines for the Management of Histoplasmosis. Arnold is the division chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases and the medical co-director of Antimicrobial Stewardship at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. She is also a professor at UT Health Science Center.
Register now: 18th Annual Pediatric Neurology Symposium
The 18th Annual Pediatric Neurology Symposium will be held April 25-26. This symposium aims to enhance the competence and performance of health care providers by improving their understanding of nervous system disorders, emerging therapies and novel imaging modalities. It is designed to shorten diagnosis times, improve diagnostic accuracy and optimize treatment plans, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes. The program will update primary care practitioners, neurologists and other health care professionals on the latest advancements in diagnosing and managing nervous system disorders in both adults and children. Learn more and register here.
Download Le Bonheur's antimicrobial guidance: Firstline
Every health care provider plays a critical role in combating antimicrobial resistance. Firstline is free infectious disease guidance designed to provide Le Bonheur’s latest guidelines, antimicrobial dosing information and other infectious disease guidance. The antimicrobial guidance is used to alert providers, nurses and pharmacists of drug shortages and updated guidance, making it easy to optimize treatments immediately. To stay up to date, visit here.
