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American Academy of Pediatrics
Non-profit Organization Management
Itasca, Illinois 63,497 followers
Dedicated to the health of all children.
About us
Founded in 1930, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is a professional membership organization of 67,000 pediatricians committed to the optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. AAP is the nation’s leading advocacy organization for children, and the leading source of children’s health-related information for pediatricians and their patients. AAP also oversees HealthyChildren.org, the only parenting website backed by pediatricians, and has the largest pediatric publishing program in the world, with more than 300 titles for consumers and over 500 for physicians and other health care professionals, including Pediatrics, its monthly scientific journal, and AAP News, its membership news magazine. For more information on AAP publications, please visit http://www.aappublications.org. AAP headquarters is in Itasca, IL.; AAP also operates a federal affairs office in Washington, DC. Join our team and play a role in shaping the way children’s health is provided in the U.S. Since 2005, AAP has been named one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in Chicagoland. Work at the AAP and make a difference! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DG7lDZImF0Q Connect with us on social media: AAP Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmerAcadPeds AAP Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmerAcadPeds AAP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameracadpeds/ Healthy Children Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthychildren Healthy Children Twitter: https://twitter.com/healthychildren Healthy Children Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthychildrenaap/ Healthy Children Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/healthychildrenaap/ Healthy Children in Español Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealthyChildrenEspanol Healthy Children in Español Twitter: https://twitter.com/aapninossanos AAP News Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AAPNews AAP News Twitter: https://twitter.com/aapnews
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External link for American Academy of Pediatrics
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- Non-profit Organization Management
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- 201-500 employees
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- Itasca, Illinois
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1930
- Specialties
- Pediatrics, Children's Health, and Public Health
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345 Park Blvd
Itasca, Illinois 60143, US
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601 13th Street NW
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Washington, DC 20005, US
Employees at American Academy of Pediatrics
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Michael Tang, MD, MBA
VP, Integrated Care at Cityblock Health
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Benson Hsu, MD, MBA, FAAP, FCCM
Founder and Chair, Aequitas Health | Aspen Institute Health Innovators Fellow | Bush Fellow | Pediatric Critical Care Physician
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David Roth
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Matt Dragovits
Video Producer and Editor - American Academy of Pediatrics
Updates
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In this episode of the Pediatrics On Call podcast Dr. Katharine Zuckerman offers advice from a new tip sheet about diagnosing autism in the medical home. Listen to the full episode during #AutismAcceptanceMonth: https://lnkd.in/e8g5pihS
Diagnosing Autism in the Medical Home, How Moving Affects Access to Social Services – Episode 197
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A growing number of families live in areas that are affected by extreme weather events. Share these videos, social media graphics articles and other resources from our toolkit to help educate families about steps they can take at home on #EarthDay2024: https://lnkd.in/eu9FESp6
Environmental Health
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“The health of our planet and the health of our children are inextricably intertwined. Pediatricians like me know this; we see it every day.” On Earth Day, AAP President Dr. Ben Hoffman describes in an AAP Voices blog the prescription he would like to write to address the detrimental effects of climate change on children’s health. Climate change poses an immediate threat to children and teens and the AAP has made environmental health and disaster readiness a strategic initiative. In his blog, Dr. Hoffman shares the firsthand effects of climate change he has witnessed in his home state of Oregon and shares how pediatricians can work together to advocate for better climate policies. Read more: https://bit.ly/4b3QrYT
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We know that kids bear the brunt of climate change’s health impacts, and that climate change exacerbates health inequities, with marginalized and vulnerable populations disproportionately impacted. That’s why pediatricians advocate for climate action. Check out AAP’s resources, tools, and solutions on how to act on climate change and protect children this #EarthDay: https://lnkd.in/eFcXeFzD
Promoting Healthy Environments for Children
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Thank you to all the pediatricians who attended AAP’s Advocacy Conference earlier this week! The important messages you took to Capitol Hill will make an impact as Congress moves to protect children online and reauthorize the Emergency Medical Services for Children program. And if you missed out on the Advocacy Conference and would like to get involved with advocating for children, visit www.aap.org/advocacy for more info and to sign up for AAP’s advocacy newsletter.
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With recent measles outbreaks in this country, it’s important to learn how to quickly diagnose measles and minimize the spread in your clinic and community. Watch AAP’s free Red Book webinar for the latest guidance: https://lnkd.in/efMkR4B5
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AAP President Ben Hoffman recently traveled to Puerto Rico to meet with the AAP Puerto Rico Chapter and the Sociedad Puertorriqueña Pediatría and learned how pediatricians in Puerto Rico are supporting marginalized communities: “I heard story after story about the adversity faced in providing care — from financial struggles to the death and destruction wrought by Hurricane Maria in 2017. Many challenges brought on by the hurricane persist to this day. What got to me was the sheer force of their resilience and resourcefulness and how joyfully committed they are to doing what’s best for kids.” Read more in his latest AAP News column: https://lnkd.in/d8fF2eiP
Pediatricians in Puerto Rico exemplify commitment to marginalized communities
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“There are millions of parents like me who have watched our children come of age in an unrestricted and unprotected digital universe devoid of any guardrails that can keep them safe. It’s time to take action to protect children online.” Pediatrician and mom Molly O’Shea describes in a Stat News op-ed the impact social media platforms have on teens and how the algorithms amplify harmful content. Dr. O’Shea urges Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act to make social media safer for kids and teens. https://bit.ly/49Gytub
Kids can't wait any longer for social media safety
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