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Georgia DPH's Say "YES" Summer, a Fun Way to Increase Vaccination Rates in Georgia!The Georgia Department of Public Health is hosting a Say "Yes" Summer vaccination event as part of an effort to motivate Georgians to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The next event is...

EPIC® Breastfeeding Webinar On Demand Library Now Available!Our on-demand library is now available for viewing to physicians and their practices. To access our library page please click here. Questions, contact Christie Jean at cjean@gaaap.org

NEW Immunization QI Project for 2021-2022!Enroll now through June 1. Participation is open to up to 15 Chapter member practices free of charge. Project incentive: ABP MOC Part 2 (20 points) and Part 4 (50 points) credit, in addition to PI CME (20 points) credit. Click...

The School Health Committee of the Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics has prepared The Pediatrician’s Toolkit for School Re-Entry…

May is National Hepatitis Awareness MonthMay is designated as Hepatitis Awareness Month in the United States, providing 31 days to raise awareness of viral hepatitisGeorgia recently marked the one-year anniversary of the shelter-in-place…

AAP Guidance on Congressional Report on Heavy Toxic Metals in Baby FoodsOn Thursday, Feb.4, 2021 a congressional report identified leading baby food manufacturers knowingly sold baby food that contained high levels of toxic heavy metals; arsenic, lead, cadmium and...

Georgia’s 4th Annual Cervical Cancer Awareness Day Congratulations to White’s Pediatrics and Creekview Pediatrics- HPV ChampionsCervical Cancer Awareness DayOn January 21, the Chapter joined State Representative Teri Anulewicz and over 30 local organizations to stand...

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.

Special Edition on Youth Health Care TransitionsThe Georgia Pediatrician Healthcare is a vast system that requires the guidance of a medical home to help families with children and especially children…

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) ResourcesWe 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...

Atlanta, Georgia - May 2, 2016 - Governor Nathan Deal has signed into law HB 649, the Georgia Lactation Consultant Practice Act, making Georgia the second state, after Rhode Island, to license lactation consultants. The bill was supported by our GA AAP Chapter, The...

March 23, 2016 Last night, the Georgia General Assembly approved the state budget for Fiscal Year 2017.  The budget contains $26.2M in new funds for increased Medicaid payment to physician practices. This is a tremendous win for pediatrics and moves us closer to...