2026 Fall Webinar Series Available
Registration is free, but advance registration is required.
Well-child Visits Before 30 Months
August 26, 2026 | Noon CT
Passionate about early childhood health and development, Dr. Howell will discuss the critical role of well-child visits before 30 months of age and share practical strategies to support healthy growth and developmental outcomes during a child's earliest years.
In partnership with Louisiana AAP, please join us for a Provider Lunch & Learn, "Well-child Visits Before 30 Months" on August 26, 2026 at Noon.
Learners will be able to:
- Enhance their knowledge and awareness of colorectal cancer trends and the rationale behind the national guidelines shift toward initiating screening at 45 years of age.
- Improve their knowledge of the unique characteristics of individuals diagnosed with early-onset colorectal cancer.
- Receive evidence-based strategies to improve their performance in colorectal cancer screening.
Speaker:
Meghan Howell, MD. FAAP
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Section of General Pediatrics
Dr. Meghan Howell is a pediatrician at Tulane-Lakeside Pediatrics, as well as the clinical director for the NICU Graduate Clinic. Dr. Howell completed her medical degree and residency training, including a chief resident year, at Tulane University School of Medicine.
This training is eligible for CME credit.
Cancer Screening and Prevention: What’s Same Old, What’s New, What’s Coming
September 16, 2026 | Noon CT
Louisiana Healthcare Connections, in partnership with the Louisiana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), invites providers to a free Lunch & Learn webinar featuring Donna L. Williams, MS, MPH, DrPH, a nationally recognized leader in cancer prevention, screening, and community engagement.
During this informative session, Dr. Williams will provide an overview of current cancer screening guidelines, emerging innovations in cancer detection, and the evolving role of HPV self-collection in cervical cancer prevention. Attendees will gain practical insights into the latest evidence-based strategies that can help improve screening rates and support earlier cancer detection.
Learners will be able to:
- Enhance knowledge of screening guidelines through brief
- Implementing HPV self-collection toward eliminating cervical cancer
- Summarize the status and implications of newer screening strategies including multi-cancer early detection tests
Speaker:
Donna L. Williams, MS, MPH, DrPH
Director, Louisiana Cancer Prevention & Control Professor
Associate Dean for Practice and Community Engagement
LSU Health New Orleans School of Public Health
Associate Director, Community Outreach and Engagement
LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center
This training is eligible for CME credit.
Addiction Treatment Updates
October 7, 2026 | Noon CT
Louisiana Healthcare Connections, in partnership with the Louisiana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), invites providers to a free Lunch & Learn webinar featuring Susan Julius, MD, Regional Medical Director for Avenues Recovery Center at Covington.
Dr. Julius will provide valuable updates on addiction treatment, sharing clinical insights and best practices for addressing substance use disorders. Drawing from more than 17 years of experience in addiction medicine, she will discuss evolving treatment approaches, the biology of addiction, and strategies to support patients and families affected by this complex disease.
Speaker:
Susan Julius, MD
Regional Medical Director
Avenues Recovery Center at Covington
This training is eligible for CME credit.
The Louisiana AAP designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The Louisiana AAP is accredited by the Texas Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
For additional information, contact the Louisiana AAP CME Department at (225) 379-7923 or CME@laaap.org.