Coronavirus: Resources for Members & Impact on Chapter Events
We are continuing to monitor the COVID-19 outbreak in Georgia and the US and as a Chapter are making adjustments to ensure the safety of our members, partners, staff and community at large. We are committed to following all recommendations from the CDC and state and local public health departments and will be modifying and postponing events as necessary. The Jim Soapes Charity Golf Tournament benefiting the Pediatric Foundation of Georgia scheduled to be held on April 22, 2020 has been postponed. Please keep an eye on your email for updates. The Georgia Pediatric Practice Manager and Nurses meeting scheduled to be held on May 15, 2020 may also be postponed. A decision regarding this meeting will be made in early April. Please keep an eye on your email for updates.
The Chapter will be limiting in person meetings and providing a call-in or webinar option for all meetings. All Chapter staff are working remotely in the coming weeks, so we ask for your patience in returning calls. Email is the best way to reach the staff. Visit the About tab for a directory. Thank you!
Mission and History
To improve the health and welfare of all the infants, children and adolescents in the State of Georgia.
Chapter Benefits
Build your leadership skills via participation in Chapter committees, task forces & sections.
Advocacy
We advocate in the Georgia Assembly and the state Medicaid and Peachcare programs.
CME
Continuing medical education is a vital element for improving the quality of patient care.
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Upcoming Events
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Resources
We are continuing to monitor the COVID-19 outbreak in Georgia and the US and as a Chapter are making adjustments to ensure the safety of our members, partners, staff and community at large. We are committed to following all recommendations from the CDC and state and...
Upcoming Webinars…
The Chapter has a number of webinars on various topics planned. Register and plan to attend with your colleagues.
Postponed – Jim Soapes Golf Charity Classic
The 2020 event is postponed. Please check back.
Ga Pediatric Nurses & Practice Managers Meeting
The next GPNA & GPPMA Meetings will be held on May 15 at the Macon Marriott. The GPNA and the GPPMA bi-annual meetings feature sessions on current pediatric practice management and pediatric nursing issues.
2020 Pediatrics by the Sea, June 17-20
Pediatrics by the Sea is the Georgia AAP’s Summer CME Meeting on Practical Pediatric Topics
News & Media
Kudos to Marshalyn Yeargin, MD, FAAP
On February 19, Marshalyn Yeargin Allsopp, MD, FAAP was honored to present the Emory University School of Medicine’s 16th annual Hamilton Homes Memorial Lecture. She spoke on racial disparities and its long term impact on development. Dr. Yeargin was the first...
2019 HPV Vaccine is Cancer Prevention Award Winner Spotlights: Cobb Pediatric Associates
Cobb Pediatric Associates is the 2019 HPV Vaccine Is Cancer Prevention Champion, for the state of Georgia!
GA Chapter AAP Award Winners
Denmark Lifetime Achievement Harry L. Keyserling, MD Outstanding Achievement Kids Docs on Wheels Young Physician Award Katherine F. Duncan, MDSylvia M. Washington, MD Friend of Children Award Beverly Knight Olson Legislator of the Year Rep. Sharon Cooper
PEDIATRICS-published online April 1, 2019 – Changes to WIC Program Helped Halt Increasing Obesity Rates in Children
The authors of the study, “WIC Food Package Changes: Trends in Childhood Obesity Prevalence,” appearing in the 2019 May issue of Pediatrics…