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School Health Committee Toolkit
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This online toolkit was created by our pediatric health care providers to provide resources and information that can be used to promote the health and well-being of children of all ages. It includes content for clinicians, parents, caregivers, teachers, and children related to mental health, COVID-19, childcare, and more.
Immigrant Child Health Toolkit
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The Immigrant Child Health Toolkit was created by the members of the Immigrant Child Health Committee of the DC Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. It is intended for use by medical providers caring for recently arrived immigrant children in their practice. We hope that this toolkit will be a valuable resource both during and around a patient’s medical visit.
Child & Adolescent Mental Health Resource Guide
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This searchable resource guide contains over 300 community mental health resources throughout the DMV. Users can apply filters specific to insurance and service type (e.g., perinatal mental health, early childhood, family supports) to generate a list of potential resources for families.
Learn About the DC Chapter
DC AAP Impact Report: Hope Starts With Us!
The D.C. Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (DC AAP) is comprised of over 450 pediatricians committed to the optimal health and development of children and adolescents of Washington, DC. DC AAP is tackling some of the greatest health inequities to Washington, DC’s children and adolescents.
Committee Participation
The D.C. Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (DC AAP) is comprised of a number of committees including Adolescent Health, Advocacy, Breast Feeding, CATCH, Fetus/Newbor, Immigrant Health, Prevention, School Health and more.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Statement on Racism
As health care providers dedicated to promoting the health and wellness of pediatric populations and pediatricians in the District of Columbia, the DC Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics understands the direct impact of systemic racism on the communities in which we serve. As healthcare providers dedicated to promoting the health and wellness of the pediatric population in the District of Columbia, the DC AAP is committed to advancing the care of ALL children. We understand that we cannot accomplish this goal without tackling systemic racism and the many forms it shows up in the lives of the children for which we care.
DC AAP aims to foster an environment that supports people of all races, ethnicities, and cultures. The chapter aims to support systems that enable equitable access to resources so that our patients and members can thrive. DC AAP also endorses professional workshops and continuing learning opportunities that highlight programs that are diverse, equitable and inclusive.
Through advocacy, education, and support, we will strive to create a more equitable world for our patients. We will advocate locally and nationally to improve policies to ensure all our children have equal access to healthcare. We will educate our patients and our community to ensure we are delivering high quality equitable care through programs that are diverse, equitable and inclusive.
Current AAP DC Chapter Events
Chapter Elections
Starting May 25th
The DC Chapter is accepting candidates for the treasurer and four at-large board member positions now.
Past AAP DC Chapter Events
Prior Authorization Testimony – Dr Nicole Du
Chairperson and members of the Committee on Health, my name is Dr. Nicole Du and I am a pediatrician in...
Spring Symposium
The Built Environment and Its Impact on Children's Health Heldon April 25th at the Kaiser Permanente Center...
February 16th Virtual Town Hall
Back in 2004, thousands of District homes tested above the federal limit for lead contamination. DC officials have…
Advocacy Day March 7th, 2023
More than 70 medical students, residents, and practicing physicians attended.
Community Pediatricians
37% of women who talked to someone about the abuse talked with a health care…
Thursday Town Hall Jan 12th
This virtual town hall featured experts on Hispanic health and addressed the following: Health…
Asthma Summit
The Asthma Summit is a annual summit joint that is an educational collaboration between Children’s National Hospital/IMPACT DC and The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Services. As part of the Clinical Public Health program, the Summit focuses on how future clinicians can help eliminate childhood Asthma in Washington, DC. As part of the experience, students work in groups to develop Clinical Public Health proposals with prevention strategies that address childhood asthma prevalence, attacks, and/or treatment, one of which is an Op-Ed. These Op-Eds are scored by our IMPACT team and the top 3 are published in the DC AAP’s newsletter.
Asthma Summit Op-Ed
A Breath of Fresh Air: Utilizing Community Health Advocates and Student Educators to Combat the Asthma Epidemic in Southeast Washington, DC Schools…
Asthma Summit Op-Ed Team
Improving Childhood Asthma and Strengthening Community Development in Southeast D.C. The RAISE (Reducing Asthma In SouthEast) InitiativeTeam 17: Caroline Bereuter, Sophia Cordes, Sophie...
Asthma – Mindful Breathing
Mindful Breathing for Kids: Conquering Asthma in Washington D.C. One Stress-Free Breath at a TimeWritten By: Anthara G nanakumar, Sasha Narain, Helina Sirak, Lauren Sullivan, and Lola...
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American Academy of Pediatrics
District of Columbia Chapter
P.O. Box 4521
Washington, D.C. 20017
For general inquiries and information,
please email DC AAP at executivedirector@aapdc.org