Register for PA AAP's Advocacy Day on 5/24!
Advocacy Day provides members with the opportunity to connect with their legislators and fellow advocates on policy issues related to pediatrics mental health.

Have you seen PA AAP's
Blueprint for Children, the living document drafted by our Advocacy Committee meant to guide legislation around pediatric health
and wellbeing?
Have you seen PA AAP's
Blueprint for Children, the living document drafted by our Advocacy Committee meant to guide legislation around pediatric health
and wellbeing?
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.
#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.
Membership Opportunities
AdvocacyAdvance 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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EducationEnsure the highest quality of patient care through EDUCATION of pediatricians, residents, and medical students.
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Leadership & NetworkingPromote 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
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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President's Message, March 2021
Trude Haecker, MD, FAAP
Spring Forward
I was so pleased to spend the first official day of Spring with many of you at the 2021 PA AAP second annual Pediatric Conference—and our inaugural virtual event. What a great day! It was a pleasure to have such amazing speakers to advance our knowledge of the latest topics in pediatric healthcare and to inspire us to improve the wellbeing of Pennsylvania’s children. We owe much gratitude for the hard work of the Chapter’s staff, our Board of Directors, the CME Planning Committee, and of course, our speakers, for a conference that I hope exceeded expectations and facilitated dialogue between providers across the state.
I was so pleased to spend the first official day of Spring with many of you at the 2021 PA AAP second annual Pediatric Conference—and our inaugural virtual event. What a great day! It was a pleasure to have such amazing speakers to advance our knowledge of the latest topics in pediatric healthcare and to inspire us to improve the wellbeing of Pennsylvania’s children. We owe much gratitude for the hard work of the Chapter’s staff, our Board of Directors, the CME Planning Committee, and of course, our speakers, for a conference that I hope exceeded expectations and facilitated dialogue between providers across the state.