By Margaret (Peggy) Honein, PhD, MPH Chief, Birth Defects Branch, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention PeriStats is an online data resource developed by the March of Dimes that provides health data on mothers and infants through searchable topic areas. … Read More
Jordan Conference Attendees Agree with ACPA White Paper on International Treatment Programs
John A. van Aalst, MD, chair of the International Outreach Committee, recently attended the first Middle East-wide Cleft and Craniofacial Conference in Sweimeh, Jordan. The purpose of the conference was to “establish the framework for cleft practitioners throughout the Middle East … Read More
Cleft Palate Foundation Giving
For 42 years, the Cleft Palate Foundation has worked to make a difference for individuals and families affected by cleft and craniofacial anomalies. Your partnership in this work has been essential, and we extend our heartfelt appreciation for all you … Read More
Introducing the 2016 Visiting Scholar
ACPA and the International Outreach Committee are pleased to introduce Dr. Jorge Oviedo as the 2016 Visiting Scholar. Dr. Oviedo is a maxillofacial surgeon in Santo Domingo, Heredia in Costa Rica and works at the Cleft Palate – Maxillofacial Care Service … Read More
ACPA and CPF Presidents Address Offensive Comments Made about Individuals with Cleft on TV Show
Many people are aware of the offensive comments made on the TV show “Survivor’s Remorse” a few weeks ago. This negative content has sparked many advocacy efforts since then, and we applaud you for standing up for our cleft-craniofacial community. … Read More
Members Elect 2016 Executive Council
Thanks to the many of you who participated in this year’s election and to the candidates. Elected by the membership to the 2016 ACPA Executive Council are: President-Elect: Robert J. Havlik, MD, Milwaukee, WI Vice President-Elect: Bernard J. Costello, DMD, … Read More
Clinician’s Corner: Structure or Function?
That is the question… when it comes to considering speech therapy. I once made a comment in a lecture at an international meeting that speech therapy cannot correct VPI. After the lecture, I was approached by a plastic surgeon who … Read More
Approval versus Accreditation
An approval process, such as that of the Commission on Approval of Teams, is distinct from an accreditation process, which is a more formal term. Both are types of credentialing, which is an umbrella term that reflects a public recognition … Read More
Highlights from National Cleft & Craniofacial Awareness Month
In July ACPA partnered with the Cleft Palate Foundation (CPF) for National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month. It was a great way to raise awareness about cleft lip & palate and to increase visibility about the work of … Read More
ACPA and CPF Alignment
In Palm Springs, the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association Executive Council and Cleft Palate Foundation Board met jointly with an aim to explore areas of common interest and future collaboration. The Council and Board acknowledged that although related organizations, many may … Read More