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President's Message, May 2026
Kate Tigue, MD, FAAP
Dear colleagues,
A resilient healthcare system begins with a strong primary care foundation that is well-supported and accessible to all; this is especially critical for pediatrics. When children have access to quality, pediatric primary care, we identify problems earlier, rely less on costly, specialized services, and establish long-term health that leads to long-term adult health. Without that foundation, children fall through the cracks - not through the fault of their families, but the system that fails to support them. Right now, that is the reality in Pennsylvania.
A resilient healthcare system begins with a strong primary care foundation that is well-supported and accessible to all; this is especially critical for pediatrics. When children have access to quality, pediatric primary care, we identify problems earlier, rely less on costly, specialized services, and establish long-term health that leads to long-term adult health. Without that foundation, children fall through the cracks - not through the fault of their families, but the system that fails to support them. Right now, that is the reality in Pennsylvania.