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.
Upcoming Events
News & Media
Upcoming Webinars…
The Chapter has a number of webinars on various topics planned for this month. Register and plan to attend with your colleagues.
2019 Jim Soapes Golf Charity Classic – April 24th
The 2019 event will be held on Wednesday, April 24th at Harbor Club in Greensboro, Georgia.
Healthcare Transitions for Young Adults: A Road Map for Physician Practice
“Healthcare Transitions for Young Adults: A Road Map for Physicians” will be held on May 4, 2019 at the Wellstar Development Center.
Ga Pediatric Nurses & Practice Managers Meeting
The next GPNA & GPPMA Meetings will be held on May 17th at the Cobb Energy Centre in Atlanta. The GPNA and the GPPMA bi-annual meetings feature sessions on current pediatric practice management and pediatric nursing issues.
Pediatrics ‘Just Off’ Peachtree
Pediatrics “Just Off” Peachtree is the Georgia AAP’s Fall CME Meeting.
2019 Pediatrics by the Sea, June 12-15
Pediatrics by the Sea is the Georgia AAP’s Summer CME Meeting on Practical Pediatric Topics & Pediatrics Coding Conference.
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…
Tania Smith, MD Wins CDC HPV Award
Tania Smith, MD heads Prestige Pediatrics in Albany and is the 2018 HPV Vaccine Is Cancer Prevention Champion, for the state of Georgia!
Georgia AAP Voices Opposition to DHS “Public Charge” Proposal
December 17— Last week Terri McFadden, MD submitted a letter to the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security in opposition to its so-called “Public Charge” proposal…
Dr. Goza voted AAP President-Elect
Dr. Goza will take over as president on Jan. 1, 2020, following Kyle Yasuda, M.D., FAAP, of Seattle, who will serve as president in 2019. To read about Dr. Goza’s background…
