Sending our heartfelt thoughts to the Kansas City community from the Kansas Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. KAAP remains committed to advocating for the well-being of Kansas’ children. Find guidance on discussing violence with children here: kansasaap.org/wordpress/reso…

I was hoping 2024 would be a year we chose to make good policy choices for children.

Also, it is not lost on me that Feed the Children is based in OK….

Medicaid ‘Unwinding’ Makes Other Public Assistance Harder to Get kffhealthnews.org/MTc3NzU1NQ via @kffhealthnews

“We mourn the loss and celebrate the life and many contributions of first lady Rosalynn Carter, whose work to promote vaccinations and mental health care improved the health, safety and well-being of all children.' - American Academy of Pediatrics President Dr. Sandy L. Chung

Today we are saddened by the loss of Rosalynn Carter. Her work helped lead to the Vaccines for Children program, which still ensures countless kids can get vaccinated.

#VaccinationChampion

Longtime Seattle-area pediatrician Talat J. Khan, M.D., FAAP, is being remembered as a dedicated mother and beloved colleague days after she was killed near her apartment in a Houston suburb. publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/2…

The AAP Board of Directors expanded its policy 'The Effects of Armed Conflict on Children' amid the Israel-Hamas War to stress the protection of children during war and emphasize the Academy’s opposition to religious persecution. publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/2…

Thank you Rep. Kim Schrier, M.D.! Your comments were so inspiring. Glad to have you bringing the voices of children to Congress.

Outstanding event! Thanks for coming Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo, MD. So glad to have you in Congress.

Did you know the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Nutrition was formed in 1954? From juice to infant formulas, this #AAPPeds75 retrospective shares important #Pediatrics articles from the last 75 years that impact the health of children today: bit.ly/46YPuPo

Martha Sanchez, our director of health policy, shares how necessary it is for young adults to have access to mental health resources and services at the American Academy of Pediatrics rally

We all hope that our children will live a healthy life. And every child deserves a shot at making their dreams come true.

I spoke at American Academy of Pediatrics National conference about our work at HHS to make sure all children's needs are met.

Dr. Fauci: Pediatricians served as a ‘shining light’ during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The American Academy of Pediatrics presented an Honorary Fellow designation to the former NIAID director Monday at the AAP National Conference & Exhibition #AAP2023

Story: bit.ly/3Q2Hbv8.

“At HHS.gov we are with you when it comes to moving towards a system of health care that no longer just thinks about treating illness but about promoting wellness from the very beginning.” -- Secretary Xavier Becerra at AAP National Conference & Exhibition #AAP2023 .
Story: bit.ly/3Fvzclj.

Nicole Baldwin, MD, FAAP American Academy of Pediatrics Mark Del Monte, JD Ohio AAP Benjamin D. Hoffman, MD, FAAP AAP National Conference & Exhibition More details on Dr. Fauci becoming an honorary Fellow and his praise of pediatricians at bit.ly/3Q2Hbv8.

Dr. Chung recounted how the American Academy of Pediatrics and pediatricians rose to the challenges of the past year during her AAP National Conference & Exhibition #AAP2023 address.
Story: bit.ly/3S8VvEU.

#AAP2023 begins next week! Have you made your conference plans? Check out all that this year's show has to offer: aapexperience23.eventscribe.net

Our own policy statement shows that armed conflict disproportionately impacts children. Every child deserves a childhood free from violence, terror and suffering.

This #WorldMentalHealthDay is a reminder that the mental health crisis affects us all.

If you or someone you know is struggling, you're not alone and help is available: call or text 988 any time, day or night, for support.