#CallYourPediatrician
This toolkit will provide materials to help spread the word – YES, bring your child in and please call your pediatrician if you have any questions or concerns! We know some parents are uncertain about bringing their child to the pediatrician for their scheduled well-child visit, or for immunizations – or if it is better to wait until after the pandemic. Pediatricians’ offices are open and have taken every precaution to ensure the safety of patients, families, and staff.
Statement on Racism
The Pennsylvania Chapter of the AAP opposes all forms of racism and discrimination. We recognize the serious and life-long health effects that racism and bias have on children and families and condemn overt acts as well as the unlabeled attitudes and policies that allow racism to exist in our society. We hereby affirm the AAP Policy on Racism and commit to furthering our role in combatting racism and its effects on child health, following the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion in all that we do.
Membership Opportunities
Advocacy
Advance the interests of Pennsylvania infants, children, and adolescents and the value of pediatric practice through ADVOCACY at the State Capitol and in Washington, D.C.
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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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PA AAP Every Child Counts 2020 Census
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May President's Message
"Time to Change"
By: Deborah Moss, MD, MPH, FAAP With my president’s term coming to an end, I am reflecting on my personal transition, the transition occurring in the chapter (don’t forget to vote!), and on the change we all find ourselves in at this pivotal and weighty time of COVID, racial injustice and economic turmoil. It has become paralyzing for me. So I’ve started working on what I can do when feeling paralyzed. First, I look for hope. I am encouraged by the realization that the study of transition, indeed the celebration of change (like child growth and development!) is part of the pediatrician’s professional DNA. We are designed to exist, even thrive, in a sea of change. So we have a role now; we are well positioned to advocate for positive change, for policies and ideas that support and protect all children and their families. I have learned during my presidency what a tremendous resource the AAP and the PA state chapter can be in helping us advance these ideals. |