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Montana pediatricians score wins in environmental justice

AAP Chapter, District and Member Engagement team
Published: April 01, 2025
TOPICS: Environmental Health
Abstract
Lori G. Byron, M.D., M.S., FAAP, a member of the AAP Council on Environmental Health and Climate Change Executive Committee, discusses the role of pediatricians in addressing climate change.
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Grants equip pediatricians with tools to improve mental health care

AAP Chapter, District and Member Engagement team
Published: January 01, 2025
TOPICS: Psychosocial Issues
Abstract
The Arkansas, Florida, Maine, Minnesota and Rhode Island chapters each received a $20,000 grant through the Healthy People 2030 Grant Program for Chapters.
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Alabama alliance tackles QI projects to improve child health

E. Cason Benton, M.D., FAAP
Published: November 01, 2024
TOPICS: Adolescent Health/Medicine, Asthma, Obesity, Trauma, Vaccine/Immunization
Abstract
Pediatric health care providers in Alabama have engaged in quality improvement collaboratives on topics such as asthma, trauma-informed care, vaccinations and mental wellness.
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5 chapters receive awards for innovation, overcoming challenges, EDI efforts

Published: September 01, 2024
Abstract
The Outstanding Chapter Awards, Phoenix Award and Inspire Change Award were announced during the 2024 Leadership Conference.
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State initiatives on November ballot will affect children, families

AAP State Advocacy Team
Published: July 01, 2024
TOPICS: Advocacy, Legislation, Substance Use
Abstract
More than 100 individual initiatives and referenda will be considered in the Nov. 5 election in the 26 states that permit them.
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Chapters addressing effects of climate-related events on child health

from the AAP Chapter, District and Member Engagement Team
Published: April 01, 2024
TOPICS: Advocacy, Child Health Financing, Environmental Health
Abstract
Chapters remain diligent in supporting laws and policies that will help protect families from the negative impacts of climate change.
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Members can submit resolutions for 2024 Leadership Conference

from the AAP Department of Chapter, District and Member Engagement
Published: February 01, 2024
TOPICS: Advocacy
Abstract
Resolutions are due April 1.
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Health literacy focus of new advocacy campaign launched by pediatric trainees

from the AAP Section on Pediatric Trainees
Published: December 01, 2023
TOPICS: Advocacy, Teaching/Curriculum Development, Workforce
Abstract
This year’s campaign, “LAUNCH into Health Literacy,” seeks to improve patients’ and families’ access to, understanding and use of health information so they can better navigate health systems and communicate with their medical team.
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D.C. Chapter implements online platform to increase WIC participation

from the AAP D.C. Chapter
Published: November 01, 2023
TOPICS: Advocacy, Fetus/Newborn Infant, Nutrition
Abstract
Despite the benefits of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, participation has trended downward nationwide, particularly for children ages 1-4 years, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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5 chapters recognized for exceptional work, resilience, EDI efforts

from the AAP Department of Chapter, District and Member Engagement
Published: October 01, 2023
Abstract
The winners of the Outstanding Chapter Awards, Phoenix Award and Inspire Change Award were recognized during the annual Leadership Conference.
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End of public health emergency ushers in changes to vaccine, Medicaid policies

from the AAP State Advocacy Team
Published: August 01, 2023
TOPICS: Advocacy, Vaccine/Immunization, COVID-19
Abstract
Data show that more than 3.7 million enrollees in 37 states and the District of Columbia lost coverage after going through the redetermination process or for procedural reasons.
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Michigan Chapter readies pediatricians to assess threats of violence

from the AAP Michigan Chapter
Published: July 01, 2023
TOPICS: Disaster Preparedness, Firearms, Injury, Violence & Poison Prevention
Abstract
The Michigan Chapter used AAP Disaster Recovery Funds to support pediatricians impacted by school shootings.
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Chapter wellness program ‘a life vest for burned out pediatricians’

from the AAP Department of Chapter, District and Member Engagement
Published: May 01, 2023
TOPICS: Psychiatry/Psychology, Workforce
Abstract
The Florida Chapter launched a wellness program in 2020 to offer resources for members’ overall well-being.
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Small chapter takes large role in environmental advocacy

Gredia Huerta-Montañez, M.D., FAAP
Published: April 01, 2023
TOPICS: Advocacy, Environmental Health, Injury, Violence & Poison Prevention
Abstract
The AAP Puerto Rico Chapter’s response to extreme climate events and environmental threats has become a case study on climate justice and preparedness.
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AAP resolution process can help shape advocacy agenda

from the AAP Department of Chapter, District and Member Engagement
Published: March 01, 2023
TOPICS: Advocacy
Abstract
Myriad resources are available to guide members through the resolution writing process.
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Chapters partner with local groups to tackle low vaccination rates

from AAP Pediatric Practice and Health Care Delivery
Published: February 01, 2023
TOPICS: Public Health, Vaccine/Immunization
Abstract
The Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota and Texas chapters received funding from the CDC to develop plans to reach rural and under-resourced populations.
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AAP Mentorship Program has resources to improve work-life balance

from the AAP Department of Chapter, District and Member Engagement
Published: January 01, 2023
TOPICS: Workforce
Abstract
Mentors and mentees can connect virtually, via phone or in person.
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Medicaid victories in Oregon, Massachusetts pave way for other states

from the AAP Department of Chapter, District and Member Engagement
Published: December 01, 2022
TOPICS: Advocacy, Billing & Coding
Abstract
The states must increase or maintain Medicaid payment rates at a minimum of 80% of Medicare rates.
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Chapters take varied approaches to address food insecurity among patients

from the AAP Department of Chapter, District and Member Engagement
Published: November 01, 2022
TOPICS: Nutrition
Abstract
The White House highlighted the project during the recent Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health.
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QI project leads to fewer missed opportunities, higher teen immunization rates

from Quality Networks
Published: October 01, 2022
TOPICS: Vaccine/Immunization, Workforce
Abstract
The rate of missed opportunities to vaccinate adolescents declined from 58% in July 2021 to 45% in April 2022 among participating practices.
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