Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics

04/22/2024

National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is April 22-29! NIIW highlights the importance of immunizing children two years and younger against vaccine preventable diseases. For more information visit: https://tinyurl.com/3kr96b9d

10/10/2023

MCAAP Member, Safdar Medina, will be presenting Adolescent Substance Abuse: Screening, Prevention, and Treatment. For more information, visit https://www.massachusettspta.org/2023-2024-ma-pta-health-safety-and-wellness-programing/

Meet our Keynote Speaker: Dr. Safdar Medina

Dr. Safdar Medina is the Pediatric Director at Tri River Health Center in Uxbridge and an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at UMassChan Medical School. He currently serves as the school physician for the Northborough/Southborough School District and is Medical Consultant for the School Health Unit at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. He was awarded a grant by the American Academy of Pediatrics in 2008 to work with community partners on teen substance use prevention.

Adolescent Substance Use is a major public health concern and use of ni****ne products, cannabis products, and alcohol, continue to be prevalent among teens. Screening and prevention are key. Treatment options exist, including motivational interviewing and medication. This keynote presentation will provide an overview of recent trends and discuss strategies to help parents and educators.

To see this presentation and more, register TODAY for our upcoming Health Symposium on November 4th in Braintree, MA!

https://www.massachusettspta.org/2023-2024-ma-pta-health-safety-and-wellness-programing/2023-healthy-living-for-everyone-summit-agenda/

10/05/2023

Massachusetts PTA, a MCAAP partner, will be hosting a Health Symposium on Saturday, November 4, 2023. Click on the link for more information. https://www.massachusettspta.org/2023-2024-ma-pta-health-safety-and-wellness-programing/

Register Today- Everyone is Welcome!

Link: https://www.massachusettspta.org/2023-2024-ma-pta-health-safety-and-wellness-programing/2023-healthy-living-for-everyone-summit-agenda/

Early Bird Registration:Before October 15- $30; After October 15 -$35; Day of Registration is $40. Register Early to ensure your spot!

Included with the program will be continental breakfast, lunch and an opportunity to network and share. Registered participants only will be able to access all videos of the 2023 Health Symposium workshops, keynote speaker and luncheon panel forum

04/24/2023

National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is April 24 - April 30. NIIW is a great time to learn about the vaccines your baby needs! Visit CDC’s website to learn about the 14 diseases vaccines prevent, view the latest immunization schedule, and get tips on how to comfort your baby during vaccine visits: https://go.usa.gov/xEspJ

08/02/2022

August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM)! NIAM celebrates the benefits of vaccination and highlights the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. Watch for NIAM updates through the month! https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/index.html

Vaccines are important for your child at all ages.