By focusing on the right priorities, pediatricians have served as the voice America can rely on and proved that courage and hope can be contagious, writes AAP President Sara "Sally" H. Goza, M.D., FAAP.

Voting is one of the main ways we can address health inequities in our communities.

The 2020 conference will help pediatricians provide the best possible care for their patients and ensure the health of their practices in a safe and cost-effective way.

Dr. Alonzo deGrate Smith and Dr. Roland Boyd Scott were rejected by the AAP in 1939 before becoming the first Black members in 1945.

AAP remains committed to dismantling racism so all children have the opportunity for a safe and healthy future.

The Academy and its members are working tirelessly to not only address the pandemic but avoid a backlog of deferred immunizations and medical care.

The COVID-19 crisis is exacerbating health and social disparities. Therefore, it’s more important than ever to prioritize equity.

Recent AAP efforts include advocating for gun violence research and a ban on inclined infant sleepers.

"The AAP continues to lead the movement to increase collaboration between the fields of clinical medicine and public health not only to address emerging crises but to push for upstream changes," writes AAP President Sara "Sally" H. Goza, M.D., FAAP.

Census data determine how federal funds for vital health, housing, nutrition and education programs will be distributed for years to come.

New AAP President Sara "Sally" H. Goza, M.D., FAAP, lays out issues to focus on in the new year including health equity, inclusion, gun injuries and deaths and physician health.