ACPA offers educational webinars to cleft and craniofacial care providers worldwide. From now until the end of June, ACPA is offering a discounted price for webinar collections priced at $69.99 for members and $89.99 for non-members. Each collection includes five to … Read More
Celebrate National Hospital Week with ACPA
National Hospital Week, May 10-16, is the perfect time to thank healthcare providers who serve the cleft and craniofacial community. Join ACPA by recognizing the professionals and cleft and craniofacial teams that have made an impact in your life. During … Read More
Call for Nominations: 2021 ACPA Board of Directors
ACPA is now accepting nominations for ACPA’s 2021 Board of Directors from current voting ACPA Members, which are Active and Life Members. The ACPA Nominating Committee strives for a balance of disciplines, gender, geography, institutional, racial, ethnic and other demographics. … Read More
ACPA Statement on Orthodontic Treatment During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA) has prepared a statement orthodontic treatment in response to national and institutional calls for cessation of nonessential orthodontics in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. This guidance is intended to complement, rather than replace, … Read More
Spread Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness with ACPA this July
ACPA works to enhance national awareness and understanding of facial differences, especially during National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month in July. During awareness month, ACPA encourages providers and families to find unique and relevant ways to build cleft and craniofacial … Read More
Coming Soon: 2020 ACPA Team Approval Application
The 2020 ACPA Team Approval Application is expected to open in May – starting this year, the application will be completed online. All ACPA Approved Teams up for renewal in 2020 and unlisted teams will be invited to apply. If … Read More
Speech and Audiology Services and Self-Care Resources During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA) has prepared a statement on speech and audiology services in response to the national and institutional calls for the cessation of non-essential clinic visits in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the member … Read More
Study Examines Barriers, Supports to Facilitate Breast Milk Feeding for Infants with Cleft Lip/Palate
Breast milk provision to infants with CL/P is slightly lower than national average Infants with CL/P face multiple obstacles to successful oral feeding Early diagnosis and educational resources help families prepare and be successful in providing breast milk to infants … Read More
ACPA Announces 2020 Professional Scholarship Winners
ACPA strives to support patients and families by helping to equip care providers with essential professional resources. Each year ACPA provides the opportunity for graduate students or young professionals studying in cleft and craniofacial fields to become members of ACPA … Read More
ACPA Provides Resources in Response to Member and Team Survey
ACPA specialists across the country, and around the world, are working hard to meet the needs of their patients while aiding in the COVID-19 pandemic. At the end of March, professionals in the community completed a survey to provide insight … Read More