Napnap: NY Western Chapter

01/30/2026

Before you leave on vacation... don't forget to sign up for the
Ages and Stages Day Conference

Saturday March 14, 2026 Reikart House in Amherst NY

Educational Value: You can earn 6 NAPNAP CEs while networking with other pediatric-focused APRNs.

How to Sign Up: You can register directly through the WNY
NAPNAP Conference Registration page

Discount Hotel Stay information is also on our website

“PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY:AGE BASED GUIDELINES FOR THE CLINICIAN”Lisa Dasta, FNP-C- Pediatric Dermatology- Golisano Children's Hospital of Buffalo

10/07/2025

Join us for our first meeting of the year October 14th at Classics V Banquet Center 2425 Niagara Falls Blvd, Amherst.

Ben Kasper, the trauma, injury and prevention coordinator from OCH will be talking about trending regional injury patterns, injury prevention resources available, non-accidental trauma, disaster preparedness, car seat basics and leveraging community partnerships. He has a lot to cover and we hope you will join us in learning from him. 1.5 CEs will be available. Please invite your colleagues.

https://community.napnap.org/.../continuing.../chapter-ce
Dinner Choices:
Sirloin Steak, Chicken Valentino, Crabmeat Stuffed Filet of Sole, or Vegetable Capellini

10/07/2025

Time is running out to register for NAPNAP's Pediatric Virtual Symposium! October 8 is the final day to secure your spot, learn about the latest in pediatric health care and earn more than 25.0 CE contact hours.

Attendees can join us live on October 10 and access the content on demand through December 31. Learn more and register today: https://www.napnap.org/specialty-symposium/

10/07/2025

October is RSV Awareness Month. NAPNAP's RSV resource library delves into clinical aspects of RSV, including prevention guidance, treatment information and more.

Explore the library today to gain valuable insights from professionals in primary care and pediatric pulmonology and enhance your care for patients and their families: https://www.napnap.org/rsv-resources/

10/07/2025

October is ADHD Awareness Month. October is ADHD Awareness Month. NAPNAP's resources, developed in partnership with Nemours KidsHealth, are available for you to share with your patient families to help them better understand attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, including strategies for learning to live with and manage ADHD successfully. Explore the resources here: https://kidshealth.org/NAPNAP/en/parents/az-adhd.html?ref=search

10/03/2025

Weekly Health Policy Update from National

10/03/2025

Dyslexia awareness-This documentary screening with discussion panel after is happening tonight at Roswell if anyone is interested

The Western Region PTA Special Education Committee along with Parent Network, and the WNY Literacy Alliance is excited to announce a special screening of the documentary The Right to Read in honor of Dyslexia Awareness Month.

📅 Date: Friday, October 3rd
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Roswell Park, Hohn Auditorium

This free event is open to the public and will include a panel discussion immediately following the film.

👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/ozdbM7yCEJGCMK4VA

Together, we can raise awareness and spark meaningful conversations about literacy and dyslexia.

10/03/2025

Recruit & Reward is back! Refer a pediatric-focused APRN to join NAPNAP by Oct. 31 and you’ll be entered into a drawing for exciting NAPNAP prizes, including membership renewal and a ticket to the 2026 National Conference on Pediatric Health Care. Each successful referral means another chance to win! Visit our website for details and start sharing the benefits of membership with your colleagues today: https://www.napnap.org/recruit-reward/

11/08/2024

The restaurant has graciously let us accept RSVPs through Monday morning! We would love to see you Tuesday at our next dinner meeting!
https://community.napnap.org/nywesternchapter/continuing-education/chapter-ce?fbclid=IwY2xjawGbCkVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHcDVrtxsflfHMqtR_mS_WGRqWaN8ovx27FEy0qh0mlpsDGhRnVTimhUqgw_aem_E-iMpfgAiua0UPzrB6JsvQ

Please join us Tuesday November 12 for our next dinner presentation at the Bijou Grill
Our speaker has experience in the special victims department so he will adding in s*x trafficking as well as drug trends and the link between both
Please register at the link: https://community.napnap.org/nywesternchapter/continuing-education/chapter-ce

Flyer is below. Dinner options are arugula pesto shrimp, butternut squash ravioli, crusted salmon, frenched chicken.
There will be a cash bar and apple crisp for dessert.

There is a lot on Washington street or you can look for Street parking. There are many lots and ramps the areas that offer parking or taking the train from UB south campus is an option.

10/30/2024

Please join us Tuesday November 12 for our next dinner presentation at the Bijou Grill
Our speaker has experience in the special victims department so he will adding in s*x trafficking as well as drug trends and the link between both
Please register at the link: https://community.napnap.org/nywesternchapter/continuing-education/chapter-ce

Flyer is below. Dinner options are arugula pesto shrimp, butternut squash ravioli, crusted salmon, frenched chicken.
There will be a cash bar and apple crisp for dessert.

There is a lot on Washington street or you can look for Street parking. There are many lots and ramps the areas that offer parking or taking the train from UB south campus is an option.

01/24/2023

Congratulations on this well deserved honor!

As part of our anniversary celebrations, we are excited to celebrate our organization's emerging leaders - those who will help NAPNAP grow and succeed in the next 50 years.

Our New York Western chapter nominated Christie Koedel. Christie's experience serving on her chapter's board and her dedication to volunteer work exemplify an emerging leader's qualities.

To learn more about our emerging leader program or view other recipients, visit the NAPNAP website.

https://www.napnap.org/50forward-emerging-leaders-2/

01/23/2023

Interested in coming to conference? Join a group of WNY NAPNAP members in Orlando! Sign up before 1/31 to save!