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We promote health and wellness for all children, adolescents, and families and advance equitable, evidence-based, collaborative approaches to pediatric care.

More at wcaap.org. For more info about WCAAP, please visit www.wcaap.org. For more info about national AAP, please visit www.aap.org.

02/10/2025

✨ A Refresher for WA-CHIP Alumni Clinics ✨

Light touch, high impact.
Reconnect, refresh, and sustain your clinic’s success!

👥 Why Join?
✔️ Refresher on proven strategies to reduce missed opportunities
✔️ Reinforce staff skills + update your toolkit
✔️ Reconnect with peers across Washington

🏥 Benefits for Your Clinic
✔️ Continued QI support—without the 7-month commitment
✔️ Data-driven insights tailored to you
✔️ Recognition as a statewide leader

🕒 Commitment: ~2 hrs/month for leads + optional staff participation
📧 Sign up: lgosselin@wcaap.org
⚡ Spots are limited!

26/09/2025

📣 Calling All Pediatricians!

Come meet WCAAP's new Executive Director and join with other local pediatricians for a listening session!

🗓️ Date: October 6
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: 7 Seas Brewing, 2101 Jefferson Ave, Tacoma, WA

This is your space to share what life is like as a pediatrician in 2025 — the challenges, the triumphs, and everything in between. Let’s come together to listen, learn, and shape the future of pediatric care in Washington.

To RSVP email Amy awildt@wcaap.org or hit the link in bio!

23/09/2025

Join WCAAP’s Equitable Care Committee tomorrow 9/24 at 7AM as we welcome Dr. Nyssa Petersen Ventura and Anna Munsey-Riseley who will discuss how pediatric providers and families can work together to identify, navigate, and advocate for a child’s needs across home and school. Link in bio!

16/09/2025

Join WCAAP and Dr. Deb Rodriguez on Thursday, September 18th, 2025, at 7AM as we welcome partners and experts from foster care ecosystem to explore the critical role pediatric providers play in promoting healing, development, and stability for young children involved in the child welfare system. Participants will learn about trauma-informed care principles, how to support families under stress, and ways to collaborate effectively with caseworkers and courts — especially in early childhood cases. Together, we’ll discuss best practices for building resilience, ensuring safety, and improving outcomes through cross-system partnerships. Visit wcaap.org/events to learn more and register - Link in bio!

15/09/2025

BREATHE EASY: Best Practices for Respiratory Vaccine Inventory Management
September 17 @ 7:00 am – 7:30 am
Respiratory season is here — are you ready? Last year, Washington lost nearly $7 million in wasted flu, COVID, and nirsevimab doses. With over 2 million doses of nirsevimab expiring this fall, we can’t afford to repeat the same mistakes.

Join WCAAP for a 30-minute practical webinar that builds on DOH’s vaccine inventory trainings.

We’ll show you:

How to put DOH tools into practice
Strategies to right-size your orders
How your clinic can reduce waste while keeping vaccines available for patients when they need them most.
📅 Date: September 17, 2025
🕘 Time: 7:00-7:30 AM
📍 Location: Online

Together, let’s protect patients and preserve Washington’s universal vaccine program.

👉 https://wcaap-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OSysDKSQR6SBbXBlKPI6Jg #/registration

05/09/2025

We are now enrolling for cohort 6 of WCAAP GATHER that launches on September 15th! If you've not yet had the opportunity to participate in a WCAAP GATHER cohort, or participated in an earlier cohort, please consider joining this one as the program has evolved so much over these years!

WCAAP GATHER (Generate And Teach Health Equity Routinely)TM is a 3-month health equity focused learning collaborative where you can earn both CME and MOC credits. This is an excellent way to connect with pediatric care professionals from all walks of life and from all over the state. GATHER promotes a positive relationship with health equity to help improve the way we interact with patients, staff and colleagues. In WCAAP GATHER you will discuss the value of acknowledging your personal agency and recognizing the power dynamic in your exam rooms and in the workplace. To date WCAAP GATHER has served over 68 participants including providers, nurses, behavioral health specialists and healthcare administrators in 12 counties across the state and in Canada.

To learn more visit https://wcaap.org/resources/gather/

26/08/2025

Last week WCAAP and Seattle Children’s FAST team of Drs. Jessica Jeness, Kate Benjamin, China Bolden Jarvis held the First Approach Skills Training - Behavior Basics (FAST-B) training targeted for community health workers and other mental health care providers. The goal of the training was to equip care providers to empower parents and caregivers to manage challenging behavior like arguing, tantrums, and big emotions in children ages 4-12.

The training covered key skills for engaging caregivers in video-guided care through asynchronous FAST-B curriculum such as motivational interviewing, stages of change, and validation. We also reviewed strategies for rapport building and cultural humility through breakout sessions.

18/07/2025

Join us for a webinar exploring the foster care ecosystem and the role that pediatricians play in with families and the court systems. Link to register in our bio!

11/07/2025

Support Child Health in Washington!

Donate today to fuel pediatricians and providers working for equity and well-being across the state. Every gift counts.

🔗 Click the link in bio or visit wcaap.org/donate to give.

Let’s build a healthier future together!

25/06/2025

Last weekend was a weekend well spent 🌱 WCAAP’s Early Childhood Committee—joined by the wonderful Elexis Jackson and Lori Gosselin—had the honor of visiting ’s Healing House. We were inspired by their holistic, justice-centered approach to care. We ended with full hearts… and full bellies, thanks to and their legendary chilaquiles 🌶️✨

18/06/2025

Over the weekend, we had an amazing gathering of 35 pediatric residents interested in working together to speak up for kids. They gathered to share ideas, Potbelly sandwiches, and why this is personal for them.

Organized by the incredible 3rd year AAP resident reps, with a special shout out to Dr Nahee Park, AAP rep for her organizational prowess. Thanks to Dr Crystal Shen, co-chair of the WCAAP legislative advocacy committee, and support from the WCAAP and the Sperring Fund, hosted by AAP President Dr. Beth Ebel, who now feels so much better about the future.

Learn more about WCAAP and how you can get involved at wcaap.org link in bio!

05/06/2025

🌍 Protecting Our Planet, Protecting Our Children 🌍

A healthy environment means a healthy future for our children. This , let's remember that clean air, safe water, and a thriving planet are essential for every child's well-being.

Small steps make a big difference:
💚 Reduce plastic waste
🌳 Plant trees for cleaner air
🚶‍♂️Walk, bike, or use public transport
♻️ Advocate for sustainable policies

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Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
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Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
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