DCAAP hosts its Annual Advocacy Day Tuesday March 10th
“Messaging that Matters: Building Powerful Advocacy for Child Health”
With local legislative challenges and ongoing changes from the federal administration, it will be all hands on deck to help protect DC’s kids and make sure they have the resources their families need to thrive.
Learn from the personal experiences of chapter and national AAP leaders, practice your advocacy skills, and network with colleagues. Lunch will be provided [for in-person participants]. If you are unable to join our speakers in person, please RSVP for the virtual link for speakers.
1 CME – 1 Hour to Complete
Quick Reference Video Segments
If you have attended a training in the past and need a refresher on DC WIC or how to use the FindHelp tool, here are some key video segments to watch:
- What is DC WIC? – 2:25
- How to Use the FindHelp tool – 37:50
- Additional tools and reference materials – 49:18
$25 Amazon e-gift card available to the first 30 viewers to complete the training and feedback survey.
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.
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Get In Touch
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













