Pediatricians recount heartbreaking encounters with children traumatized by the war.

Despite many competing priorities, it is important for pediatricians to be at the table when disaster planning is discussed.

Since 9/11, greater focus has been placed on the impact of disasters on children, which influenced national and local preparedness and planning efforts. As a result, pediatricians may be asked to advise on preparing for disasters.

After a chemical or biological attack, children are at the greatest risk of exposure and harm as well as long-term medical and mental health sequelae.

The AAP delegation attending the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates (HOD) 2017 interim meeting in Honolulu focused on preserving and strengthening Medicaid policies, thereby guiding AMA advocacy efforts at the national and state levels.