CPS update
The Cincinnati Pediatric Society penned a letter to the editor that was published in the Cincinnati Enquirer on March 14, supporting students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL –the site of a mass shooting in February. Signed by current CPS president Paul Bunch, MD, and Drs. Camille Graham, Ernie Ciambarella, Kate McGovern Driscoll, Nick DeBlasio, Chris Peltier and Meredith Frost, the letter expressed solidarity with all students who participated in the National School Walkout and March for Our Lives, which called for Congress to pass tighter gun control laws. The letter, in part, stated:
“We have been impressed with the students’ poise and courage as they work through their grief. They are informing the country of the immediate trauma as well as the post-traumatic stress borne by survivors. They are using their collective voice to effect change in a peaceful manner. They are employing the democratic process to influence policymakers and to change laws.
“Now is the time to listen to them. Now is the time to help them process their grief. Now is the time to support them as they develop solutions.”
Mark your calendar
Spring is a busy time for CPS members. We hope to see you at some or all of the upcoming events:
- Thursday, April 19 – Quarterly CME dinner – “Ankyloglossia and Other Tethered Oral Issues,” presented by Anna Meyer, MD, at Maggiano’s in Kenwood (1.0 hour CME). Free for members; $25 for non-members.
- Friday, April 20 – CPS Spring Intensive – “Adverse Childhood Experiences and Toxic Stress,” at the Red Cross Building (4.0 hours CME) in Norwood. $30 for members; $70 for non-members; includes breakfast. Register at www.cincinnatichildrens.org/pediatric-intensive.
- Sunday, May 20 – Spring Awards Dinner – Cincinnati Art Museum. Ernie Ciambarella will be recognized as the outstanding community physician.
- Thursday, May 31 – Graduating resident send-off happy hour at Mad Tree Brewery in Oakley, starting at 6:30 pm
- Saturday, June 30 – CPS outing to an FC Cincinnati game at Nippert Stadium. They will face off against the Ottawa Fury. CPS members and their families will receive discounted tickets and food vouchers. More details to come on how to purchase tickets.
Watch this space for more details. Questions? Contact Paul Bunch, president, at paul.bunch@gmail.com. Or go to www.cincinnatipediatricsociety.com.
