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PA AAP Board of Directors Election Results
President's Message, June 2025
Kate Tigue, MD, FAAP
Dear colleagues,
Over the last several weeks, due to some personal and professional events, I have spent many hours reflecting on the topic of caregiving. As pediatricians, we are united by a deep commitment to caring for others. It is the foundation of our profession and our purpose. Every day, we show up for our patients, literally holding the hands of children and families through medical uncertainty, developmental challenges, chronic conditions, and moments of crisis. However, the caregiving doesn’t end when we leave our offices, clinics or hospitals. We also care for our own families—raising children, supporting partners, and increasingly, tending to aging parents. Current state and national issues have prompted many of us to extend this care even further into our communities. We are advocates for public health, access to lifesaving vaccines, protecting and preserving Medicaid and CHIP, education, and mentorship.
Over the last several weeks, due to some personal and professional events, I have spent many hours reflecting on the topic of caregiving. As pediatricians, we are united by a deep commitment to caring for others. It is the foundation of our profession and our purpose. Every day, we show up for our patients, literally holding the hands of children and families through medical uncertainty, developmental challenges, chronic conditions, and moments of crisis. However, the caregiving doesn’t end when we leave our offices, clinics or hospitals. We also care for our own families—raising children, supporting partners, and increasingly, tending to aging parents. Current state and national issues have prompted many of us to extend this care even further into our communities. We are advocates for public health, access to lifesaving vaccines, protecting and preserving Medicaid and CHIP, education, and mentorship.