Dedicated to the health of all children in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Chapter, AAP is a state level organization of approximately 2200 pediatricians who are dedicated to promoting the health and well being of children and the value of pediatric practice.
Dear Pennsylvania AAP Members, On March 8th, AAP President Dr. Colleen Kraft outlined the AAP's plan of action to mobilize pediatricians and support the efforts of youth and families, as…
As you are likely aware, the March For Our Lives will happen this Saturday, March 24th. The main event will occur in Washington, DC with 817 (and growing) local events…
This is the first update from the newly formed Advocacy Committee. We hope to organize, and disseminate state and community-wide advocacy priorities for our members to empower them to regularly…
International Teen Health Week (March 18-24) plans are underway all over the world including in Haiti, Switzerland, Australia, Brazil, Hungary, and many states in the US. An interactive map and information about…
The Recommended Immunization Schedule for Children and Adolescents Aged 18 Years or Younger, United States, 2018 is available on the CDC website as an 8-page color document in PDF format.…
What if there were a virus that killed or maimed dozens of children daily in the U.S.? We know its structure, mechanism of death and disability, and potential cure, yet…
Teen Health Week Twitter Chat #Teens4Vaccines@ImmunizePA We will discuss and share facts about vaccines and vaccine preventable diseases.Share with @ImmunizePA what you are doing for #TeenHealthWeek 2018.Ask @ImmunizePA your questions…
Join us for a presentation by and discussion with: Laura Offutt, MD The presentation will address how teens access health information online, why teaching them digital health literacy is important…
12:00pm-1:15pm Join us for a presentation by and discussion with: Ian M. Paul, MD, MSc (Professor of Pediatrics, Chief Division of Academic General Pediatrics, Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs, Department of…