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PA AAP in the News
PA AAP in the News highlights media coverage that shows how the Pennsylvania Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics advocates for Pennsylvania children’s health and gives a voice to pediatricians and health care providers who care for them across the state.
WHYY | December 9, 2025
Interview with Toni Richards-Rowley, MD, FAAP
What could CDC changes to hepatitis B vaccines mean for infants and families in Pennsylvania and New Jersey?
Interview with Toni Richards-Rowley, MD, FAAP
What could CDC changes to hepatitis B vaccines mean for infants and families in Pennsylvania and New Jersey?
PA Environment Digest Blog | December 2, 2025
Interview with Gabe Cisneros, MD, FAAP
EPA's Delay of Oil & Gas Industry Methane Emissions Reductions Harms Pennsylvanians
Interview with Gabe Cisneros, MD, FAAP
EPA's Delay of Oil & Gas Industry Methane Emissions Reductions Harms Pennsylvanians
WITF | November 26, 2025
Interview with Kate Tigue, MD, FAAP
Vaccines Are Safe and Effective: Pa. Pediatrics Leader Reassures Families as Questions Grow
Interview with Kate Tigue, MD, FAAP
Vaccines Are Safe and Effective: Pa. Pediatrics Leader Reassures Families as Questions Grow
Spotlight PA | October 23, 2025
Interview with Kate Tigue, MD, FAAP
As vaccine policies shift under Trump admin, PA pediatricians focus on keeping patients informed
Interview with Kate Tigue, MD, FAAP
As vaccine policies shift under Trump admin, PA pediatricians focus on keeping patients informed
ABC27 WHTM | June 23, 2025
Interview with C. Eve Kimball, MD, FAAP
Two states now ban fluoride in drinking water. Could Pennsylvania become the third?
Interview with C. Eve Kimball, MD, FAAP
Two states now ban fluoride in drinking water. Could Pennsylvania become the third?
Philadelphia Inquirer | June 11, 2025
Opinion Piece by Dan Taylor, DO, FAAP, FACOP
Do pediatricians contribute to declining vaccination rates?
Opinion Piece by Dan Taylor, DO, FAAP, FACOP
Do pediatricians contribute to declining vaccination rates?
WENY News | June 2, 2025
Interviews with Toni Richards-Rowley, MD, FAAP and Priscilla Mpasi, MD, FAAP
PA Doctors React to Make America Healthy Again Report
Interviews with Toni Richards-Rowley, MD, FAAP and Priscilla Mpasi, MD, FAAP
PA Doctors React to Make America Healthy Again Report
ABC27 WHTM | June 2, 2025
Interviews with Toni Richards-Rowley, MD, FAAP and Priscilla Mpasi, MD, FAAP
Pennsylvania pediatricians advocate against Medicaid cuts
Interviews with Toni Richards-Rowley, MD, FAAP and Priscilla Mpasi, MD, FAAP
Pennsylvania pediatricians advocate against Medicaid cuts
Fox43WPMT | June 2, 2025
Interview with Toni Richards-Rowley, MD, FAAP
Families and advocates rally to protect Medicaid coverage
Interview with Toni Richards-Rowley, MD, FAAP
Families and advocates rally to protect Medicaid coverage
Tribute-Review | March 23, 2025
Letter to the Editor with PA AAP Member TJ Maroon, MD, FAAP
Medicaid Cuts Would Have Disastrous Effects
Letter to the Editor with PA AAP Member TJ Maroon, MD, FAAP
Medicaid Cuts Would Have Disastrous Effects
ABC27 WHTM | March 8, 2025
Interview with Kate Tigue, MD, FAAP
Interview with PA AAP 2025 Pediatrician of the Year Norrell Atkinson, MD, FAAP
Pennsylvania Pediatricians Gather for Conference in Hershey
Interview with Kate Tigue, MD, FAAP
Interview with PA AAP 2025 Pediatrician of the Year Norrell Atkinson, MD, FAAP
Pennsylvania Pediatricians Gather for Conference in Hershey
GoErie | January 29, 2025
Interview with Hayley Hellstern, DO, FAAP
Measles vaccination rates drop among Pa. kindergartners, raising herd immunity concerns
Interview with Hayley Hellstern, DO, FAAP
Measles vaccination rates drop among Pa. kindergartners, raising herd immunity concerns
Traffic Injury Prevention Project Pickups: Wilkes-Barre Car Seat Check | November 20, 2024
Car Seats Checked at Local Fire Department as Holiday Travel Approaches | Fox 56
Spreading Holiday Cheer with Safety in Mind | Times Leader
Santa Claus Makes Stop in Wilkes-Barre to Encourage Car Safety | PA Homepage
Car Seats Checked at Local Fire Department as Holiday Travel Approaches | Fox 56
Spreading Holiday Cheer with Safety in Mind | Times Leader
Santa Claus Makes Stop in Wilkes-Barre to Encourage Car Safety | PA Homepage
PA AAP Coverage and Pickups: Encouraging Early Civic Engagement
KYW Newsradio | November 1, 2024
Interview with Gabriel Cisneros, MD, FAAP
Pediatricians Encouraging Parents to get Kids Involved in the Election Process
WHTM | October 30, 2024
Interview with Gabriel Cisneros, MD, FAAP
Pennsylvania Pediatricians Stress Importance of Teaching Kids about Voting
CityBiz | October 25, 2024
Article on Teaching Early Civic Engagement
Pediatricians Encourage Early Civic Engagement Education for Children to Achieve Lifelong Health and Well-Being
KYW Newsradio | November 1, 2024
Interview with Gabriel Cisneros, MD, FAAP
Pediatricians Encouraging Parents to get Kids Involved in the Election Process
WHTM | October 30, 2024
Interview with Gabriel Cisneros, MD, FAAP
Pennsylvania Pediatricians Stress Importance of Teaching Kids about Voting
CityBiz | October 25, 2024
Article on Teaching Early Civic Engagement
Pediatricians Encourage Early Civic Engagement Education for Children to Achieve Lifelong Health and Well-Being
WTAJ | August 28, 2024
Interview with Kelly Whitaker, PA Traffic Injury Prevention Project (TIPP)
Officials, Students Showcase How to Walk to School Safely
Interview with Kelly Whitaker, PA Traffic Injury Prevention Project (TIPP)
Officials, Students Showcase How to Walk to School Safely
Spotlight PA | August 27, 2024
Interview with PA AAP President Kate Tigue, MD, FAAP
Rising Vaccine Exemptions in PA Schools Up Chance of Measles Outbreaks
Interview with PA AAP President Kate Tigue, MD, FAAP
Rising Vaccine Exemptions in PA Schools Up Chance of Measles Outbreaks
City and State Pennsylvania | August 27, 2024
Interview with Alison Culyba, MD, MPH, PhD, FAAP
As Traffic Fatalities Increase, So Do Fears About the Future of Vision Zero
Interview with Alison Culyba, MD, MPH, PhD, FAAP
As Traffic Fatalities Increase, So Do Fears About the Future of Vision Zero
Spotlight PA | July 16, 2024
Statement from PA AAP Leadership
Breast Milk Bank has 'Profound Impact' on the Survival of Medically Fragile Babies in PA and Beyond
Statement from PA AAP Leadership
Breast Milk Bank has 'Profound Impact' on the Survival of Medically Fragile Babies in PA and Beyond
90.5 WESA | July 5, 2024
Interview with Lynne Williams, MD, PhD
Report from Children's Home of Pittsburgh Identifies Key Pediatric Service Needs
Interview with Lynne Williams, MD, PhD
Report from Children's Home of Pittsburgh Identifies Key Pediatric Service Needs
KYW NEWSRADIO | June 26, 2024
Event Highlight with Dr. Vivek Ashok, MD, FAAP
PA pediatricians hold webinar on child gun safety after gun violence declared a public health emergency
Event Highlight with Dr. Vivek Ashok, MD, FAAP
PA pediatricians hold webinar on child gun safety after gun violence declared a public health emergency
Spotlight PA | June 5, 2024
Paid family leave draws bipartisan support as good for the economy, but some oppose cost, lost control
Paid family leave draws bipartisan support as good for the economy, but some oppose cost, lost control
Philly Voice | May 31, 2024
Opinion Piece by Dr. Folsade Kehinde, MBBS, MD, MPH, FAAP
Lack of paid family leave in Pennsylvania forces many mothers to forgo critical bonding time to ensure financial stability
Opinion Piece by Dr. Folsade Kehinde, MBBS, MD, MPH, FAAP
Lack of paid family leave in Pennsylvania forces many mothers to forgo critical bonding time to ensure financial stability
PA AAP 2024 State Advocacy Day Coverage & Pick-ups | May 6, 2024
MyChesCo | April 11, 2024
Highlight of Family Care Act Press Conference with Dr. Amaka Nnamani
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Rally for Groundbreaking Family Care Act
Highlight of Family Care Act Press Conference with Dr. Amaka Nnamani
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Rally for Groundbreaking Family Care Act
Leader Times | April 2, 2024
PA AAP 2024 Pediatrician of the Year Announcement
PA AAP announces Kenneth Keppel, MD, FAAP named 33rd recipient of Pediatrician of the Year 2024
PA AAP 2024 Pediatrician of the Year Announcement
PA AAP announces Kenneth Keppel, MD, FAAP named 33rd recipient of Pediatrician of the Year 2024
WITF | March 7, 2024
Interview with Teresa Olsen, Director of Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) Program for the PA AAP
Animal cruelty and violence toward humans run hand-in-hand
Interview with Teresa Olsen, Director of Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) Program for the PA AAP
Animal cruelty and violence toward humans run hand-in-hand
CBS21 | January 2, 2024
Interview with Frank Maffei, MD and Teresa Olsen, Program Director of Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) for the PA AAP
Child welfare experts offer recommendations following Keystone State Child Abuse Medical Forum
Interview with Frank Maffei, MD and Teresa Olsen, Program Director of Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) for the PA AAP
Child welfare experts offer recommendations following Keystone State Child Abuse Medical Forum
90.5 WESA | December 20, 2023
Interview with Dr. Rachel Berger, MD, FAAP
Report finds PA's child welfare system lacks consistent standards, medical expertise
Interview with Dr. Rachel Berger, MD, FAAP
Report finds PA's child welfare system lacks consistent standards, medical expertise
Pittsburgh Tribune Review | December 18, 2023
Interview with Dr. Frank Maffei, MD and Annette Myarick, Executive Director for the PA AAP
Medical forum cites holes in child abuse prevention programs
Interview with Dr. Frank Maffei, MD and Annette Myarick, Executive Director for the PA AAP
Medical forum cites holes in child abuse prevention programs
90.5 WESA | November 20, 2023
Interview with Dr. Amaka Nnamani, MD, FAAP
Breast milk is medicine: New Pa. legislation ensures babies on Medicaid will get their prescription
Interview with Dr. Amaka Nnamani, MD, FAAP
Breast milk is medicine: New Pa. legislation ensures babies on Medicaid will get their prescription
WHYY | September 4, 2023
Press Conference Highlight Featuring Vivek Ashok, MD
Ahead of school year, Philadelphia activists, federal lawmakers push for federal assault weapons ban
Press Conference Highlight Featuring Vivek Ashok, MD
Ahead of school year, Philadelphia activists, federal lawmakers push for federal assault weapons ban
City & State Pennsylvania | September 1, 2023
Event Highlight with Vivek Ashok, MD
Mary Gay Scanlon joins Philly advocates in calling for assault weapons ban
Event Highlight with Vivek Ashok, MD
Mary Gay Scanlon joins Philly advocates in calling for assault weapons ban
Philadelphia Inquirer | April 12, 2023
Interview with Dr. Tanner Walsh, MD, CLC, FAAP and Kaiden Levy, Program Coordinator for PA AAP Breastfeeding Programs
Chester, where breastfeeding is less common, receives state grant to encourage nursing
Interview with Dr. Tanner Walsh, MD, CLC, FAAP and Kaiden Levy, Program Coordinator for PA AAP Breastfeeding Programs
Chester, where breastfeeding is less common, receives state grant to encourage nursing
Press Release | April 11, 2023
PA AAP DEI Champion Announcement
Dr. Elizabeth Miller Announced as PA AAP's Inaugural DEI Champion
PA AAP DEI Champion Announcement
Dr. Elizabeth Miller Announced as PA AAP's Inaugural DEI Champion
Press Release | April 11, 2023
PA AAP 2023 Pediatrician of the Year Announcement
Acting PA Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen Announced as Pediatrician of the Year for 2023
PA AAP 2023 Pediatrician of the Year Announcement
Acting PA Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen Announced as Pediatrician of the Year for 2023
Hastings Tribune | August 19, 2022
Op-Ed from Dr. Chiamaka Nnamani, MD, FAAP
Companies, Congress should step up to support breastfeeding moms
Op-Ed from Dr. Chiamaka Nnamani, MD, FAAP
Companies, Congress should step up to support breastfeeding moms
Boston Herald | August 14, 2022
Q&A with Dr. Michael Goodstein, MD, FAAP
What parents should know about SIDS and how to prevent it
Q&A with Dr. Michael Goodstein, MD, FAAP
What parents should know about SIDS and how to prevent it
PA HomePage | August 1, 2022
Highlight First Food Program's User-Generated Campaign
Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week
Highlight First Food Program's User-Generated Campaign
Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week
WHTM | July 15, 2022
Interview with Dr. Mary Ann Rigas, MD, FAAP
Pennsylvania pharmacists can now vaccinate young children for COVID, flu
Interview with Dr. Mary Ann Rigas, MD, FAAP
Pennsylvania pharmacists can now vaccinate young children for COVID, flu
WHYY | July 4, 2022
Interview with Dr. Marcie Macolino, MD, FAAP
Some Philadelphia parents scramble to find COVID-19 vaccine appointments for their young kids
Interview with Dr. Marcie Macolino, MD, FAAP
Some Philadelphia parents scramble to find COVID-19 vaccine appointments for their young kids
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | June 18, 2022
Interview with Dr. Trina Peduzzi, MD, FAAP
Group pushes for new technology to prevent hot car deaths like Upper St. Clair incident
Interview with Dr. Trina Peduzzi, MD, FAAP
Group pushes for new technology to prevent hot car deaths like Upper St. Clair incident
WHYY | June 10, 2022
Interview with Dr. Mary Ann Rigas, MD, FAAP
Battle continues over vaccination powers for PA pharmacies
Interview with Dr. Mary Ann Rigas, MD, FAAP
Battle continues over vaccination powers for PA pharmacies
PA AAP 2022 State Advocacy Day Coverage & Pick-ups | June 8, 2022
NorthcentralPA.com | April 28, 2022
Highlight Prevent Child Abuse PA
Pinwheel gardens sprout across the U.S. to raise awareness about child abuse
Highlight Prevent Child Abuse PA
Pinwheel gardens sprout across the U.S. to raise awareness about child abuse
Romper | April 9, 2022
Interview with Dr. Tanner Walsh, MD, CLC, FAAP
The Best Potty Training Urinals to Motivate Your Child
Interview with Dr. Tanner Walsh, MD, CLC, FAAP
The Best Potty Training Urinals to Motivate Your Child
Verywell Family | March 29, 2022
Interview with Renee Turchi, MD, MPH, FAAP
Nap Time: What to Know About Toddlers and Naps
Interview with Renee Turchi, MD, MPH, FAAP
Nap Time: What to Know About Toddlers and Naps
Verywell Family | March 11, 2022
Interview with Dr. Renee Turchi, MD, MPH, FAAP
Signs of Sleep Regression
Interview with Dr. Renee Turchi, MD, MPH, FAAP
Signs of Sleep Regression
Bucks County Herald | March 3, 2022
Interview with Lyn B. Robertson, DPH, MSN, BSN
Bucks Immunization Coalition among recipients of immunization access and education grants
Interview with Lyn B. Robertson, DPH, MSN, BSN
Bucks Immunization Coalition among recipients of immunization access and education grants
The Philadelphia Inquirer | February 20, 2022
Interview with Dr. Christina Master, MD, FAAP
More Philly-area schools are ending mask mandates, but the question of how and when is dividing communities
Interview with Dr. Christina Master, MD, FAAP
More Philly-area schools are ending mask mandates, but the question of how and when is dividing communities
WHTM | February 15, 2022
Interview with Dr. Justin Schreiber, DO, FAAP
Mask & vaccine mandates in schools across Pennsylvania
Interview with Dr. Justin Schreiber, DO, FAAP
Mask & vaccine mandates in schools across Pennsylvania
Public News Service | January 19, 2022
Interview with Dr. Christina Master, MD, FAAP
Managing Kids' Screen Time Helps Decrease Blue-Light Exposure
Interview with Dr. Christina Master, MD, FAAP
Managing Kids' Screen Time Helps Decrease Blue-Light Exposure
WGAL | January 10, 2022
Interview with Dr. Justin Schreiber, DO, FAAP
Susquehanna Valley schools make changes due to coronavirus cases
Interview with Dr. Justin Schreiber, DO, FAAP
Susquehanna Valley schools make changes due to coronavirus cases
New York Times | January 2, 2022
Op-Ed Letter from Dr. Deborah Moss, MD, FAAP
The Challenges of Keeping Schools Open
Op-Ed Letter from Dr. Deborah Moss, MD, FAAP
The Challenges of Keeping Schools Open