President's Message, December 2024
Kate Tigue, MD, FAAP
Dear Colleagues,
As we approach the end of 2024, I want to take this opportunity to say thank you to our Board of Directors, members and staff for your tireless efforts and engagement over this past year, which has helped PA AAP engage in multifaceted work on behalf of children and pediatric providers across Pennsylvania. Through our programs, educational offerings, advocacy and legislative successes, and our growing network of community partners, PA AAP has been busy meeting the needs of children. I truly could not be more proud of what we have been able to accomplish together.
Before we close out the year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we’ve had together in 2024. Your support and membership have enabled PA AAP to:
I look forward to working with you to build on the foundation we’ve laid and pursue new avenues for growth and impact, and I am confident that we can achieve even greater success in the year ahead.
In order to continue to drive forward our vision of a healthier Pennsylvania, we need your support. As we prepare for the journey ahead, I invite you to make a meaningful contribution to our Chapter’s 2025 Annual Fund. Your generosity will allow us to continue to innovate and place our resources where PA AAP can be most influential.
Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference in our ability to expand, innovate, and support our community. Together, we can ensure that our mission remains strong and continues to make a positive impact on Pennsylvania’s children and families.
Please visit our website here to contribute today. Your support is deeply appreciated. As 2024 fades away, may the new year bring peace and time to renew with the people you love.
Cheers,
As we approach the end of 2024, I want to take this opportunity to say thank you to our Board of Directors, members and staff for your tireless efforts and engagement over this past year, which has helped PA AAP engage in multifaceted work on behalf of children and pediatric providers across Pennsylvania. Through our programs, educational offerings, advocacy and legislative successes, and our growing network of community partners, PA AAP has been busy meeting the needs of children. I truly could not be more proud of what we have been able to accomplish together.
Before we close out the year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we’ve had together in 2024. Your support and membership have enabled PA AAP to:
- Expand our advocacy efforts on behalf of children, which helped secure passage for thirteen PA AAP-supported state bills in 2024. These legislative successes represent a major victory for our organization as we seek to expand access to care in Pennsylvania and ensure that our Commonwealth affords all children the opportunity to have a healthy future. Some of the bills that were signed into law in 2024 mandated insurance coverage of telemedicine services, banned non-compete contracts in most health care provider contracts, made critical reforms to our juvenile justice system, expanded Medicaid coverage for human donor milk, allowed PA to join the Interstate Licensure Compact, and more.
- Host monthly Let’s Talk webinars for PA AAP members, partners, and other pediatric caregivers on timely child health topics.
- Obtain grant funding to launch projects involving trauma-informed care, youth suicide prevention, disaster preparedness, and infection prevention and control, to name just a few.
- Earn a seat at the table with government agencies, insurers, and legislators to champion the values and interests of pediatric providers.
- Develop a wide-ranging network of medical associations into the PA Providers for Gun Safety Coalition, addressing all matters surrounding gun violence in Pennsylvania.
I look forward to working with you to build on the foundation we’ve laid and pursue new avenues for growth and impact, and I am confident that we can achieve even greater success in the year ahead.
In order to continue to drive forward our vision of a healthier Pennsylvania, we need your support. As we prepare for the journey ahead, I invite you to make a meaningful contribution to our Chapter’s 2025 Annual Fund. Your generosity will allow us to continue to innovate and place our resources where PA AAP can be most influential.
Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference in our ability to expand, innovate, and support our community. Together, we can ensure that our mission remains strong and continues to make a positive impact on Pennsylvania’s children and families.
Please visit our website here to contribute today. Your support is deeply appreciated. As 2024 fades away, may the new year bring peace and time to renew with the people you love.
Cheers,
Kate Tigue, MD, FAAP
President, PA AAP
2024-2026
President, PA AAP
2024-2026