Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics

10/07/2025

Join us November 7-9th in Stone Mountain for Pediatrics in the Park – Fall CME Meeting! Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and recharge. Register below—we can’t wait to see you there!
https://web.cvent.com/event/cbdaa517-3d34-4a72-ba8e-a03e05caedc0/register?rp=5995fba7-37b7-456a-a7b4-1e007e1466d7

09/24/2025

Thank you, Dr. Kleinert Appalachian Psychological and Behavioral Services! We are grateful for you kicking off our mental health webinar series and sharing your expertise. This partnership and the training opportunity it provides pediatricians make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of Georgia’s children, adolescents, and young adults.
Georgia Psychological Association

Dr. Whitney had the honor today of presenting for the Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. This collaboration between Psychologists and Pediatricians supports Georgia's children and teens! 🥰

09/24/2025

We’re excited for the 2025 Fall CME Meeting! We have a fantastic lineup of sessions covering coding & practice management, hospital medicine, wellness & DEI, pediatric nursing, and so much more. Don’t miss this chance to join us in Stone Mountain and connect and learn! Register today: https://web.cvent.com/event/cbdaa517-3d34-4a72-ba8e-a03e05caedc0/summary?rp=5995fba7-37b7-456a-a7b4-1e007e1466d7

09/12/2025

Don’t forget to VOTE in the National AAP Election! Our Candidates are Dr. McFadden of Atlanta, Georgia and Dr. Spitzer of San Diego, California

https://forms.aap.org/vote/?utm_source=MagnetMail&utm_medium=email&utm_term=PA%5FOnCall&utm_campaign=OnCall%5FMON%5FSept8%5F2025

08/29/2025

Pediatrics in The Park - Building connections, growing, and supporting the meaningful work we share. Join us in Stone Mountain, November 7-9! Register Here: https://web.cvent.com/event/cbdaa517-3d34-4a72-ba8e-a03e05caedc0/summary?rp=5995fba7-37b7-456a-a7b4-1e007e1466d7

08/22/2025

🍂 Join us for Pediatrics in the Park: Fall CME Meeting – November 7–9! Connect with peers, earn CME credits, and stay updated on the latest in pediatric care—all in a beautiful fall setting. 🍁
Register Today: https://web.cvent.com/event/cbdaa517-3d34-4a72-ba8e-a03e05caedc0/regProcessStep1?rp=5995fba7-37b7-456a-a7b4-1e007e1466d7

08/11/2025

Registration is still open for our upcoming event!

08/07/2025

📣 Calling Future Doulas in 30331 & 30213!

Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia is offering a FREE Doula Training Program through our Building Perinatal Support Professionals (BPSP) initiative — and we have 2 spots left just for residents in zip codes 30331 and 30213!

This cohort begins August 2025 and provides culturally affirming education, hands-on experience, and mentorship to prepare participants for careers as community-based doulas.

If you or someone you know lives in 30331 or 30213 and has a passion for supporting birthing people, don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference!

🟣 Apply now: https://tinyurl.com/5ah3vybh

08/07/2025

"Among 3,285 emergency department (ED) patients in 8 U.S. cities, 86% reported they had not received at least one vaccine, 46% who were not up to date with recommended vaccines said they would accept one or more missing vaccines if offered during their ED visit, and 87% said they would accept all missing vaccines. EDs could be explored as settings to offer vaccination screening and to increase vaccination coverage among underserved populations." Rodriguez RM, Torres JR, Chinnock B, et al. Emergency Department Survey of Vaccination Knowledge, Vaccination Coverage, and Willingness to Receive Vaccines in an Emergency Department Among Underserved Populations — Eight U.S. Cities, April–December, 2024. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2025;74:456–462. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm7429a1

08/07/2025

When more kids have immunity, it’s harder for contagious diseases to spread. Scott Hadland, M.D., M.P.H., M.S., FAAP, discusses the importance of routine immunizations for kids to stay healthy in school.

The CDC just released new data revealing a decline in kindergarten vaccination rates compared with last year. High childhood vaccination rates are essential ...