Check out the following holiday health and safety tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics:
- 12 Safety Tips for Holiday Decorations | Healthy Children
- 4 Ways to Keep Kids Safe & Healthy During the Winter Holidays | Healthy Children
- Holiday Travel Tips | Healthy Children
Do you know a pediatrician who goes above and beyond for kids or champions diversity, equity and inclusion in pediatrics? PA AAP members are invited to nominate a colleague for PA AAP's 2025 Pediatrician of the Year Award or DEI Champion Award! For more information about how to nominate your exceptional colleague, review the evaluation criteria and submission requirements on PA AAP's Awards Page here!
Save-the-Date for PA AAP's 2025 Pediatric Conference!
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Save the date for the Pennsylvania Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics' upcoming Pediatric Conference: "Addressing Challenges in Modern Pediatrics!"
Join us for exciting sessions covering topics including food allergies, social determinants of health screening, evaluating and treating victims of child maltreatment, as well as a keynote presentation from incoming AAP President Dr. Sue Kressly! Check back soon for information on registration, exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities, and the Call for Abstracts for the conference Trainee Poster Session. We look forward to seeing you there! |
President's Message, December 2024
Kate Tigue, MD, FAAP
Dear Colleagues,
As we approach the end of 2024, I want to take this opportunity to say thank you to our Board of Directors, members and staff for your tireless efforts and engagement over this past year, which has helped PA AAP engage in multifaceted work on behalf of children and pediatric providers across Pennsylvania. Through our programs, educational offerings, advocacy and legislative successes, and our growing network of community partners, PA AAP has been busy meeting the needs of children. I truly could not be more proud of what we have been able to accomplish together.
Before we close out the year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we’ve had together in 2024. Your support and membership have enabled PA AAP to:
As we approach the end of 2024, I want to take this opportunity to say thank you to our Board of Directors, members and staff for your tireless efforts and engagement over this past year, which has helped PA AAP engage in multifaceted work on behalf of children and pediatric providers across Pennsylvania. Through our programs, educational offerings, advocacy and legislative successes, and our growing network of community partners, PA AAP has been busy meeting the needs of children. I truly could not be more proud of what we have been able to accomplish together.
Before we close out the year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we’ve had together in 2024. Your support and membership have enabled PA AAP to:
- Expand our advocacy efforts on behalf of children, which helped secure passage for thirteen PA AAP-supported state bills in 2024. These legislative successes represent a major victory for our organization as we seek to expand access to care in Pennsylvania and ensure that our Commonwealth affords all children the opportunity to have a healthy future. Some of the bills that were signed into law in 2024 mandated insurance coverage of telemedicine services, banned non-compete contracts in most health care provider contracts, made critical reforms to our juvenile justice system, expanded Medicaid coverage for human donor milk, allowed PA to join the Interstate Licensure Compact, and more.
- Host monthly Let’s Talk webinars for PA AAP members, partners, and other pediatric caregivers on timely child health topics.
- Obtain grant funding to launch projects involving trauma-informed care, youth suicide prevention, disaster preparedness, and infection prevention and control, to name just a few.
- Earn a seat at the table with government agencies, insurers, and legislators to champion the values and interests of pediatric providers.
- Develop a wide-ranging network of medical associations into the PA Providers for Gun Safety Coalition, addressing all matters surrounding gun violence in Pennsylvania.
Membership Opportunities
Advocacy
Advance the interests of PA children and families and the value of pediatric practice through ADVOCACY at the State Capitol. Register or log in to access PA AAP's new Advocacy Action Center!
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Education
Ensure the highest quality of patient care through EDUCATION of pediatricians, residents, and medical students.
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Leadership & Networking
Promote optimal physician well-being and career stamina through PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and NETWORKING opportunities.
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Become a member and help us to improve the health and well being of children in Pennsylvania
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Membership opportunities are available to pediatricians and allied health professionals. The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics provides an array of benefits and services to keep you up-to-date and informed. The Chapter actively advocates on behalf of your patients, their families, and you. Together, we serve as one voice in fulfilling the needs of children and pediatricians in the state.
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