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The Maryland Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (MDAAP) is a recognized 501(c)6 organization in the state of Maryland. Since its inception in 1950, ... TheMDAAPhasalonganddistinguishedhistoryofadvocacyandsupportofMaryland’schildrenandadolescentsandtheirhealthcareneeds. TheMarylandChapter,AmericanAcademyofPediatrics(MDAAP)isarecognized501(c)6organizationinthestateofMaryland.Sinceitsinceptionin1950,theMDAAPhasalonganddistinguishedhistoryofadvocacyandsupportofMaryland’schildrenandadolescentsandtheirhealthcareneeds.Ourmission“TosupportandencouragepediatriciansinthepromotionofoptimalhealthforallofMaryland’schildrenandadolescents”speakstothatcommitment.TheMDAAPinitiatesandsupportsprogramsthatrespondtotheneedsofchildrenandadolescentsandtheirhealthcareprovidersthroughcollaborativeandcreativeprogrammingwithotherpublicandprivateorganizations. JoinMDAAP PleasenotethatthisapplicationappliestoMarylandChapter,AmericanAcademyofPediatricsannualmembershiponly… MembershipBenefits Developcareerandleadershipnetworks. Leadership Officers,Representatives,andCommittees WhoWeAre Whatwedo,ourmission,governance,andmore… 2022MDAAPChapterAnnualMeeting PediatricProviderandPracticeWellness 2022Highlights 2021MDAAPChapterAnnualMeeting COVID-19:PediatricLessonsLearned 2021Highlights 2019MDAAPChapterAnnualMeeting TheEvolutionofPediatricPracticeManagement 2019Highlights MDAAPChapterPresidentWeeklyBlogPosts Say“Boo”totheFlu! Oct17,2022|WeeklyBlogIlovefall. It’smyfavoritetimeofyear: pumpkinspice,beautifulweatherandfallsports. Andthentherearetheflushotclinics. Atmyoffice,weoffer... BuckleUpforNationalChildPassengerSafetyAwarenessWeek Sep19,2022|WeeklyBlogBuckleUpforNationalChildPassengerSafetyAwarenessWeekMyhusbandlovestotellourdaughterstoriesaboutridinginhisfamily’s1970’swood-paneledstation... HeadingbacktoclassandbacktoALMOSTnormal! Aug22,2022|WeeklyBlogHeadingbacktoclassandbacktoALMOSTnormal!Ilovethebeginningofanewschoolyear: newpencils,notebooks,andacleanslate.Pediatricians,likeeducators... SafeSleepforHappyMornings Aug8,2022|WeeklyBlogAsamom,Irememberwatchingmydaughtersleepinhercrib.Istaredatherforlongperiodsoftimetomakesurethatshewasbreathing. Don’tForgetAboutRoutineImmunizations Jul25,2022|WeeklyBlogAsparentsandchildrenacrossthecountrypreparetoheadbacktoschool,routinechildhoodimmunizationsshould… We’vemovedbeyondacrisis…it’samentalhealthemergency Jul18,2022|WeeklyBlogAskanypediatrichealthcareproviderandtheywilltellyouthatamentalhealthcrisishasbeenbuildingintheUS. It’sSummertimeandit’sCheck-Uptime! Jul11,2022|WeeklyBlogAsparentsandschoolagedchildrenheadtotheirpediatrichealthcareproviderthissummerfortheiryearlywellchildexam… COVIDVaccinesforChildrenUnder5: TheNextRightThing Jul4,2022|WeeklyBlogLastmonth,theFDAandCDCapprovedandrecommendedtheCOVID-19vaccineforchildrenundertheageoffive. ReadMoreInOurBlogArchive UpcomingEvents MDAAPChapterChatZoomMeeting October20,2022–12:00-1:00PM MDAAPChapterTownHallZoomMeeting–“ReflectionsonPediatricCOVID-19Preparations:WhatWorkedandWhatDidn’tWork”  October24,2022–6:00-7:00PM MDAAPChapterAdvocacy101ZoomMeeting November2,2022–7:00-8:00PM MDAAP/BHIPPZoomTraining–“PsychopharmacologyforChildhoodAnxiety” November9,2022–6:00-7:00PM InTheNews AAPNewsRelease LeadingHealthCareOrganizationsUrgeActiontoProtectPhysicians,Hospitals,PatientsandFamiliesfromViolence AAPNewsRelease AmericanAcademyofPediatrics:FirearmsViolencePreventionDemandsaPublicSafetyApproachLikeRegulationofMotorVehicles AAPNewsRelease HealthOrganizationsUrgetheBidenAdministrationtoDeclareaFederalNationalEmergencyinChildren’sMentalHealth AAPNews Weallhavearoleincombatingstressinourselves,thosearoundus AAPNewsRelease AmericanAcademyofPediatricsUrgesFamiliestoGetChildrenVaccinatedforInfluenzatoPreventandControlIllnessin2022-23 AAPNewsRelease AmericanAcademyofPediatricsOffersRecommendationsforHealthcareProviderstoHelpDistinguishBleedingDisordersFromChildAbuse ArchivedNews FeaturedItems AAPPolicyStatement ImmunizationInformationSystems AAPClinicalReport EvaluationforBleedingDisordersinSuspectedChildAbuse AAPPolicyStatement AmericanAcademyofPediatricsRecommendationsforthePreventionofPediatricATV-RelatedDeathsandInjuries AAPPolicyStatement Firearm-RelatedInjuriesandDeathsinChildrenandYouth:InjuryPreventionandHarmReduction AAPPolicyStatement RecommendationsforPreventionandControlofInfluenzainChildren,2022–2023   AAPTechnicalReport RecommendationsforPreventionandControlofInfluenzainChildren,2022–2023 ArchivedNews StatementonRacism FrequentlyVisited BrightFutures BrightFutures/AAPPeriodicitySchedule MarylandCommunityServicesLocator AmericanAcademyofPediatrics FrequentlyAskedQuestions MarylandChapter–AmericanAcademyofPediatrics Whatarecurrentchapterinitiativesandprojects? Informationaboutcurrentchapterinitiativesandprojectscanbefoundhere. HowdoIbecomeamember? Informationaboutbecomingamemberandmembershipduescanbefoundhere. WhyshouldIbecomeamemberandjointheMDAAP? MDAAPoffersyoutheopportunitiestoadvocate(foryourprofessionaswellasyourpatients/families),takealeadership role,andnetworkwithyourcolleagues.Formoreinformationclickhere. Howdoesthechapteradvocateforitsmembers? TheMDAAPisyourvoiceatthetableintheMarylandDepartmentofHealth,MarylandGeneralAssembly,andotheradvisoryboards.Inaddition,ourMDAAPPediatricCouncilassistswithissuesofaccesstocare,qualityofcare,andphysicianpayment.TheMDAAPhasrecentlytackledtheseissues: MetwiththeHealthServicesCostReviewCommission(HSCRC)torecognizeissuesrelatedtopediatricinpatientservicesandintegrationofpediatriccareinthecommunity SupportedlegislationtoestablishaMaternalandChildHealthTaskforcetohelpHSCRCcreatepoliciesthatwillincentivizepreventionofandearlyinterventionforpediatricillnessandcommunity-basedmodelsofcare WrotelettertoGovernorHoganrequestingE&MCodereimbursementbeincreasedtoparitywithMedicare HowdoesthechapteradvocateforMaryland’schildrenandadolescents? TheMDAAPisthevoiceofchildrenintheMarylandGeneralAssembly.TheMDAAPwillkeepyouinformedaboutlegislationaffectingyourpatients–andwithyourhelp,wecanbringexpertiseneededtomovelegislationforward.In2020,theMDAAPsupportedlegislationthatwould: EstablishacrisisinterventionteamcenterofexcellenceintheGovernor’sOfficeofCrimePrevention,Youth,andVictimServices DedicatestaffattheMarylandDepartmentofEducationtocoordinatewithschoolbehavioralhealthservices,reviseregulationsregardingschool-basedhealthcenters,anddevelopguidelinesforschoolsonatrauma-informedapproach Reducetobacco,vaping,andelectronicsmokingdevicesusebybanningflavoredproducts ProhibittheuseofchlorpyrifosinMaryland EstablishaseatforanMDAAPrepresentativeontheMaryland DepartmentofHealthLeadPoisoningPreventionCommission EstablishaStatecoordinatorforAutismStrategyintheMaryland DepartmentofHealthDepartmentofDisabilities GovernmentResources State/RegionalGovernmentInformation MarylandStateGovernment:MarylandElectronicCapital MarylandHouseofDelegates MarylandManualOnline:AGuidetoMarylandGovernment FederalGovernmentInformation MarylandandtheFederalGovernment Congress.Org:AGuidetotheU.S.Congress