The American Academy of Pediatrics - Arizona Chapter

08/22/2025

Arizona has the highest rates of congenital syphilis in the U.S. Syphilis is a very serious infection that can spread to the baby during pregnancy. To protect your baby, it is important to have syphilis blood testing as soon as you discover you are pregnant and throughout pregnancy. Visit Healthy Children for more information https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/sexually-transmitted/Pages/congenital-syphilis-infections-what-parents-need-to-know.aspx

08/21/2025

Superheroes, unite! Kaboom! Team Raising Resiliency is using their superpowers to raise funds through AzAAP’s Annual Speak Up for Kids fundraiser to strengthen early relational health and mighty powerful family bonds. Demonstrate your superhero strength by joining the team and make a one-time or monthly donation today! https://azaap.betterworld.org/campaigns/speak-up-kids-2025

08/15/2025

As millions of children across the state return to classrooms, the Arizona Medical Association (ArMA), the Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AzAAP), and the Arizona Academy of Family Physicians (AzAFP) are reaffirming the importance of vaccinations in protecting children’s health and the well-being of our communities. Read the joint statement here: https://www.azmed.org/news/708033/Physicians-Reaffirm-Importance-of-Vaccines-Amid-Measles-Outbreak.htm

08/14/2025

Swoosh! Superheroes Unite! AzAAP’s Annual Speak Up for Kids fundraiser benefiting early relationships is underway, and there is exciting news. Thanks to a generous funder, all monthly-donor gifts through the GEM (Gives Every Month) program between now and the end of the year will be matched up to $25,000. Show your super-strength by becoming a GEM, and support strong, powerful family bonds through activities and programs such as Reach Out and Read Arizona. Learn more and make your power-packed donation today: https://azaap.betterworld.org/campaigns/speak-up-kids-2025

08/13/2025

The ability to hear plays a critical role in a student's success in school, impacting learning, communication, and social interaction. School health professionals: As you conduct hearing screenings this year, please keep the Medical Services Project (MSP) in mind for children who do not pass hearing screenings or may need further evaluation. MSP is a grant-funded program that connects uninsured or underinsured children to low-cost services through partnerships of providers throughout the state. If you identify a child who may benefit from services through MSP, contact us at www.azaap.org or learn more information about our program here: https://azaap.org/msp

For over 20 years, physicians and other health care professionals statewide have donated their services to thousands of uninsured and underinsured children through the Medical Services Project (MSP), a program of the Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AzAAP).    

08/12/2025

Shazam! Superheroes Unite! AzAAP’s Speak Up for Kids team, Bright Beginnings, is seeking your support in raising funds to build strong early relationships. Join the superhero team today by making a one-time donation or by becoming a GEM (Gives Every Month) and making a convenient, monthly, recurring donation to help raise funds to improve the health and wellbeing of Arizona children and support Arizona pediatric healthcare professionals who care for them. Learn more and make your donation today: https://azaap.betterworld.org/campaigns/speak-up-kids-2025

08/07/2025

August is National Eye Exam Month, which is a perfect reminder as children head back to school! School health professionals: As you conduct vision screenings this year, please keep the Medical Services Project (MSP) in mind for children who do not pass vision screenings or may need further evaluation. MSP is a grant-funded program that connects uninsured or underinsured children to low-cost services through partnerships of providers throughout the state. If you identify a child who may benefit from services through MSP, contact us at www.azaap.org or learn more information about our program here: https://azaap.org/msp

For over 20 years, physicians and other health care professionals statewide have donated their services to thousands of uninsured and underinsured children through the Medical Services Project (MSP), a program of the Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AzAAP).    

08/05/2025

Kapow! Superheroes Unite! Join AzAAP’s Annual Speak Up for Kids fundraiser by joining a team to raise funds to strengthen the invincible powers of early relationships through programs such as Reach Out and Read Arizona. New this year, unleash your superpowers and make a lasting impact by choosing to donate monthly and becoming a GEM (Gives Every Month). Learn more and make your donation today: https://azaap.betterworld.org/campaigns/speak-up-kids-2025

08/04/2025

Childhood vaccination is essential because it helps provide immunity before kids are exposed to potentially life-threatening diseases. Children need two doses of measles vaccine by age 6 to stay protected from this highly contagious and dangerous virus. Learn more about vaccines your child needs by age 6 here: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/immunizations/Pages/Your-Babys-First-Vaccines.aspx

08/02/2025

Is your child protected against measles? Learn more about how to protect your children during a measles outbreak: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/immunizations/Pages/how-to-protect-your-children-during-a-measles-outbreak.aspx

08/01/2025

Children’s diets play a big role in their dental health. It’s not just about brushing – sugary snacks and drinks can sneak in cavities over time. Click the link to discover tooth-friendly diet tips and how small changes can make a big difference:

Besides regular toothbrushing, a child’s diet plays a key role in overall dental health. And, of course, sugar is the big villain. The longer and more frequently teeth are exposed to sugar, the greater the risk of cavities.

07/31/2025

It’s the time of year when children are returning to school. What parents should know about wellness visits as part of their children’s preventative care:

No matter what grade your child is about to enter, there's the yearly back-to-school checklist of to-dos.