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 Classic has been cancelled for 2020.
The Fall CME Meeting has been converted to a virtual format. Pediatrics on the Virtual Parkway: Halloween Edition is Saturday, October 31st – Sunday, November 1st. Information on how to register is coming soon.
The Georgia Pediatric Practice Manager and Nurses Meeting has been postponed to May 2021.
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.
For questions regarding our response to COVID-19, contact Noreen Dahill at ndahill@gaaap.org.
For questions regarding telehealth, contact Fozia Eskew at feskew@gaaap.org.
You can also visit the About tab for a full staff directory. Thank you!
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To improve the health and welfare of all the infants, children and adolescents in the State of Georgia.
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Upcoming Events
Georgia AAP’s Fall CME Virtual Meeting – Pediatrics on the Virtual Parkway: Halloween Edition
The Georgia AAP’s Fall CME Meeting will be held virtually! We look forward to having you join us on October 31st and November 1st, 2020!
Upcoming Webinars…
The Chapter has a number of webinars on various topics planned. Register and plan to attend with your colleagues.
News & Media
Why Do Children Struggle With Masks?
Some youngsters will be asked to wear facial coverings as they return to school
The return to school means some children will be asked to wear face coverings as they move from class to class, something a lot of youngsters will find difficult.
Addressing Social Health and Early Childhood Wellness (ASHEW) Quality Improvement Learning Collaborative
Addressing Social Health and Early Childhood Wellness (ASHEW) Quality Improvement Learning CollaborativeThe Addressing Social Health and Early Childhood Wellness (ASHEW) initiative seeks to improve the health, wellness, and development of children through practice and...
The Pediatrician’s Toolkit for School Re-Entry and Children’s Health in the Time of COVID-19
The School Health Committee of the Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics has prepared The Pediatrician’s Toolkit for School Re-Entry…