2026 Fall Pediatrics Conference

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026 | 8 AM - 2 PM | CHILDREN’S NEBRASKA GLOW AUDITORIUM

IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL OPTIONS

Join pediatric providers from across the state for updates and timely topics impacting the care of Nebraska’s children and adolescents.

We are excited to welcome AAP Chief Medical Officer and Past President
Lee Beers, MD, FAAP as our Grand Rounds Keynote presenter.

CONFERENCE AGENDA

  • Presenter: Lee Beers, MD, FAAP

    Dr. Beers is a board certified pediatrician. She is past president of the AAP and currently serves as the AAP Chief Medical Officer.

  • Discover what your Chapter has been working on over the past year and join us in celebrating as we award the Child Advocate of the Year, Friend of Child Health, and Outstanding Achievement awards.

  • Presenter: George F. (Guy) McHendry, Jr., PhD

    Mr. McHendry is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at Creighton University. 

  • Presenter: Stephen Dolter, MD

    Dr. Dolter is a board certified pediatric hospitalist and serves as the Chief Medical Information Officer at Children’s Nebraska.

  • Presenter: Daniel Gih, MD

    Dr. Gih is board certified child and adolescent psychiatrist and Vice Chair of Education in the UNMC Department of Psychiatry. He is highly recognized for his work on the intersection of medicine with social media.

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  • Presenters: Melissa St. Germain, MD, FAAP

    Dr. St. Germain is a board certified pediatrician and completed a fellowship in integrative medicine. She is past president of the NEAAP and previously served as VP and medical director at Children’s Nebraska.

  • Presenter: Lauren Maskin, MD, FAAP

    Dr. Maskin is a board certified pediatric hospitalist and has a Masters in Health Promotion. She serves as the Medical Director for Clinical Effectiveness at Children’s Nebraska and leads a section of he Quality and Safety team.

  • Join a networking reception beginning at Casual Pint in Countryside Village to continue your conversations. Appetizers and first drinks provided.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:

CME accreditation pending

REGISTRATION COST:

  • Medical Students/Residents/Fellows - complimentary

  • NEAAP Member Providers - $85

  • Non-Members - $99

  • All - continental breakfast and lunch included

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