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Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: June 20, 2025
TOPICS:
Immigration
Abstract
A motion calling to uphold standards for the treatment of detained immigrant children was filed this week in response to the Trump administration’s efforts to terminate those standards.
News
AAP puts child well-being at center of immigration policy advocacy
Available to PurchasePublished: June 01, 2025
TOPICS:
Advocacy,
Immigration
Abstract
Child health professionals are concerned about policies and actions that reinstate family detention, end protections for schools and health care clinics from immigration enforcement actions, and limit health care access for immigrant children and their families.
News
Published: April 22, 2025
TOPICS:
Advocacy,
Federal Policy,
Immigration,
Public Health,
Vaccine/Immunization,
Workforce,
Diversity, equity and inclusion
Abstract
During the first few months of the Trump administration, officials have implemented new executive orders and actions that have had sweeping impacts on pediatrics and child health.
News
Published: March 26, 2025
TOPICS:
Advocacy,
Immigration
Abstract
The AAP is one of nearly a dozen health organizations calling on the federal government to end detention of immigrant families and children while urging leaders to prioritize the best health interests of those families.
News
Published: January 22, 2025
TOPICS:
Immigration
Abstract
In a statement issued Tuesday, AAP President Susan J. Kressly, M.D., FAAP, said the Academy opposes any policies that are detrimental to children’s health and well-being.
News
Published: January 05, 2025
Abstract
Benard P. Dreyer, M.D., FAAP, who served as AAP president in 2016 and received the 2024 Joseph St. Geme Leadership Award, died Jan. 1 at age 78.
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Pediatricians step up to provide care for migrant children, families
Available to PurchasePublished: January 01, 2025
Abstract
Buses have dispersed hundreds of thousands of migrant children and adults all over the country, and pediatricians have answered their need for health care.
News
Published: December 10, 2024
TOPICS:
Immigration
Abstract
A federal judge on Monday granted a stay against a final rule allowing more than 100,000 noncitizen Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients to apply for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act.
News
Published: November 08, 2024
TOPICS:
Immigration
Abstract
A final rule change allows Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients to apply for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act until Jan. 15, 2025.
News
Published: November 04, 2024
Abstract
Elayna Fernandez, an author and storyteller, shared how the relationships developed between her family and their pediatricians helped create a safe and supportive environment when they needed it most.
News
AMA House of Delegates meeting: FAAP elected to board; pediatric-related policies approved
Available to PurchasePublished: August 01, 2024
Abstract
The meeting included discussion of numerous pediatric issues.
News
Published: July 18, 2024
TOPICS:
Advocacy,
Immigration
Abstract
A new policy enacted by the Biden administration is designed to help keep immigrant families together and assist Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients in obtaining work visas.
News
Published: May 16, 2024
Abstract
There have been 57 confirmed measles cases associated with the shelter, but modeling shows that figure could have been significantly higher without quick work to vaccinate residents and investigate suspected cases.
News
Published: April 01, 2024
Abstract
AAP Executive Committee leaders visited several sites in Arizona and Mexico along the Southwest border.
News
Published: October 21, 2023
TOPICS:
Federal Policy,
Immigration,
Social Media
Abstract
In her plenary address Saturday, Sandy L. Chung, M.D., FAAP, reflected on the accomplishments of the AAP and members during her year as president.
News
Pediatricians are vital resource for immigrant children with disabilities
Available to PurchasePublished: October 01, 2023
TOPICS:
Disabilities,
Immigration
Abstract
The number of immigrant children with disabilities is unknown, but they experience significant barriers to accessing medical care and community support services.
News
Published: August 15, 2023
Abstract
Authors called for pediatricians to advocate for changes.
News
Published: August 08, 2023
Abstract
The immigrant detention system is outdated and a profound mismatch with children and families crossing the border.
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Pediatricians report 18.5% of patient families have limited proficiency with English
Available to PurchasePublished: July 01, 2023
Abstract
The percentage of children who speak a language other than English at home increased from 8.5% in 1979 to 21.3% in 2021, according to a Census Bureau survey.
News
Published: July 01, 2023
Abstract
Following the deaths of an 8-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy in the custody of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the AAP continues to call for changes to CBP facilities to keep children safe.
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