State and Global Initiatives: Empowering Pediatric-Focused Nurses

The Ohio Chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) is committed to optimizing the health and well-being of all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults – both across Ohio and around the world.

Through our state and global health initiatives, we strive to advance a shared vision for pediatric health that transcends borders, geography, and income levels. Our goal is to help establish consistent, evidence-based standards for pediatric care delivery, ensuring that every child, everywhere, receives safe, competent, and developmentally appropriate care.

Together, our collective expertise can help shape the future of pediatric nursing – empowering every nurse, in every setting, to deliver high-quality, family-centered care that meets the needs of a changing world.

Across the globe, children’s health continues to face growing challenges, including provider shortages, conflict, climate change, and inconsistent standards in nurse training and credential recognition. These systemic barriers often leave pediatric populations – particularly in underserved and lower-income regions – without access to essential care. Addressing these disparities requires a united, global nursing response grounded in collaboration, innovation, and shared professional standards.

Learn more about the global context and collaborative priorities that guide our efforts:

If you have questions about Ohio NAPNAP’s state or global initiatives, please contact us.

 

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Ohio Pediatric Psychiatry Access Line (OPPAL)

Now Providing Consultations and Accepting Primary Care Provider Enrollment!

A new statewide resource is now available to strengthen pediatric behavioral health care in Ohio. The Ohio Pediatric Psychiatry Access Line (OPPAL) provides primary care providers (PCPs) with free, same-day access to peer-to-peer consultations with child psychiatrists – supporting timely, expert guidance for children and adolescents with behavioral health needs.

Features and Benefits for Ohio PCPs

  • Free phone consultations with pediatric behavioral health experts.
  • No cost to participate – available to providers in solo, group, or hospital-affiliated practices.
  • Statewide access connecting PCPs to behavioral health resources across Ohio.
  • Flexible scheduling: call back within 30 minutes or at a preferred time.
  • Common topics: anxiety, depression, ADHD, and medication management.

How to Access OPPAL*

Call: 614-605-1511
Available: Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
*Enrollment is not required before calling – you can enroll and request a consultation in the same call.

For additional information, including registration, educational resources, and webinars, visit:

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More About OPPAL

OPPAL is a collaborative initiative led by the Ohio Departments of Health and Medicaid, in partnership with the Ohio Colleges of Medicine Government Resource Center and the Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. For more information, contact: [email protected].

This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which provided 41.8% of total project costs for a total of $1,957,032. The contents are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views or policies of HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.