The Papillion Center for FASD is highlighted on pages 8-11 of MTSU’s Fall/Winter Newsletter, along with the FASD United State Fact Sheet for Tennessee. The newsletter features Chris Troutt and Tim Diffenderfer of Papillion Center and describes a grant application that would “create a regional training center that would serve medical practices in a multi-state service area.”
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Heather French, FASD United’s Director of Family Navigation and Resources, writes, “As we close out 2024 and mark the third year of our Family Navigator program, I want to take a moment to celebrate a special milestone: we’ve received our 1,000th request for support this year! It’s incredible to look back on how far we’ve come. At the heart of our Family Navigator program is the belief that every family deserves support.”
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“Join Dr. Kiarra King, OB-GYN & social media influencer, as she chats with host Chris Stallman on The MotherToBaby Podcast about diversity in pregnancy studies and the power of self-advocacy. Dr. King was recently named one of the top 15 Chicago-based "influencers to follow" for her thoughtful content on women’s health, well-being, self-care, lifestyle, fashion and family.”
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“In a new report published in Maternal and Child Health Journal, CDC scientists analyzed data from the Fall 2020 DocStyles survey, a web-based survey of primary healthcare professionals, to evaluate how frequently clinicians ask about prenatal alcohol exposure in their pediatric patient interactions and the methods used to ascertain this information.”
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“Empowered Adulting, a new virtual group, focuses on helping young adults with an FASD to build a strong resume. The first gathering in December will offer practical tips to help young adults take their next step with confidence. This virtual group meets on the second Thursday of each month from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. CST.”
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“Treatment-prioritizing policies present hope for supporting birthing parents who use substances; however, their potential benefits are obstructed by fear and confusion instilled by coexisting punitive policies, stigma of disclosing substance use during pregnancy, variable or lack of screening methods, and insufficient knowledge about health risks and counseling methods.”
- The Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing
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