Happy #MatchDay! I would like to send congratulations to all the fourth-year medical students who matched into their pediatric residency programs today. Being a pediatrician is rewarding beyond words because we #PutKids1st. Welcome! #Match2019 #MatchDay2019 #FutureFAAP

We are here in Itasca, IL working on behalf of the Chapter, and we have launched our new twitter act! #ALF2019

Today, American Academy of Pediatrics published updated recommendations on water safety. Pediatricians can partner with families, programs and organizations in their communities to address the drowning risks specific to their community. #DrowningPrevention #Drowning ow.ly/fNee50ncJvh

Here at the ALF! Listening to Dr. Yasuda's Presidential Address on all the initiatives being delved into. Follow the discussion #AAPLeads

Hearing from AAP President-Elect Candidates : Dr. Beers & Dr. Shaw Inspiring to have two great female candidates during Women’s History Month #ALF2019

.⁦American Academy of Pediatrics⁩ Lynn Olson talks about the ⁦American Academy of Pediatrics⁩ work in #injury prevention #AAPLeads

Thank you to these brave and amazing families. #AAPLeads

More evidence supports the early introduction of peanut-based foods to infants to prevent peanut allergies, according to AAP. There is no reason to delay giving your baby foods like peanut products, eggs or fish when they are ready for solids: Pediatrics. ow.ly/22eQ30o6RrN

From our CME event tonight: Lots if updates in the 2018 RedBook 1 change includes the treatment recommendations for Lyme disease - and wider usage of doxy doxy

If you missed the call tonight and would like a copy of the video, email us and we can send it to you (such as using dropbox). Email: [email protected]. Lots of great info on Strep, LTBI, and Lyme Disease

Next season's flu vaccination won't be as painful. UPI.com explains why the nasal spray will be back in pediatrician's offices as an option to #FightFlu. Everyone six months and older should get the vaccine. upi.com/Health_News/20…

Congratulations again to all the #FutureFAAP! We had a great time celebrating #Match2019 with all of you, and can’t wait to work together in the future to #PutKids1st!

Baby cough syrup has been recalled due to potential contamination with bacteria. ow.ly/jK7h30o9DTi

New Safety alert on Rock n Play cpsc.gov/Newsroom/News-…

Before Nicole Hughes could swallow a bite of a brownie she split with her son Levi, she found him at the bottom of the pool. In this powerful PSA, she urges parents to talk to their child’s pediatrician about #DrowningPrevention. aap.org/drowning Levi’s Legacy

Its ELECTION TIME!! The Chapter East election ballots will be sent out by National AAP staff via survey monkey #makeyourvoiceheard Would also love your participation in a short survey to gauge interest on hosting a social gathering at NCE: surveymonkey.com/r/W5GK3X5

The AAP has provided chapter awards since 1963. USCE is honored to be a recipient of an award tonight.

Congrats to our 2020 Special Achievement Awardees, MAJ Liz Simmons, CDR Witza Seide, and CAPT (ret) Wendy Schofer!