Pennsylvania Chapter Of The American Academy Of Pediatrics

THE PA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS IS A STATE LEVEL ORGANIZATION OF MORE THAN 2500 PEDIATRICIANS WHO ARE DEDICATED TO PROMOTING THE HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF CHILDREN, AND THE VALUE OF PEDIATRIC CARE.

THE PENNSYLVANIA IMMUNIZATION COALITION (PAIC) IS AN ORGANIZATION OF VOLUNTEERS CONSISTING OF INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE AN INTEREST IN ADVANCING THE MISSION OF TIMELY AND EFFECTIVE IMMUNIZATIONS FOR ALL PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENTS. PAIC PROMOTES TIMELY AND EFFECTIVE IMMUNIZATIONS FOR ALL PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENTS ACROSS THEIR LIFE SPAN. PAIC IS A DIVERSE GROUP OF PASSIONATE, ENERGETIC, AND COMMITTED PARTNERS WORKING TOGETHER TO ENSURE THAT NO ONE IN PENNSYLVANIA SUFFERS FROM VACCINE PREVENTABLE ILLNESSES. WE BELIEVE THIS CAN BE ACHIEVED THROUGH FOCUSING OUR EFFORTS ON EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND ACCESS. IN ADDITION TO THE GRANT FROM THE PAIC, THE PAAAP RECEIVED A GRANT FROM THE PA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO EDUCATE THE RESIDENTS OF THE COMMONWEALTH REGARDING THE BENEFITS OF IMMUNIZATIONS INCLUDING IMMUNIZATIONS FOR COVID 19 AND VARIANTS.

BREASTFEEDING EDUCATION, SUPPORT AND TRAINING (BEST) ARE FUNDED BY THE PA DEPARTMENT OF HEATH. THE BEST PROGRAMS TARGET EDUCATION AND RESOURCES ON BREASTFEEDING TO PRACTICES IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA. AS AN EPIC PROGRAM, THE FOCUS IS ON PROMOTING THE INITIATION OF BREASTFEEDING AND INCREASING THE DURATION OF EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING FOR ABOUT THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF AN INFANT'S LIFE. EPIC-BEST ADDRESSES THIS GOAL BY WORKING PRIMARILY WITH PRIMARY CARE PRACTICES ON ACHIEVING THE PRINCIPLES OF A BREASTFEEDING FRIENDLY OFFICE.

THE TRAFFIC INJURY PREVENTION PROJECT (TIPP): TIPP PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AUDIOVISUAL RESOURCES, MATERIALS, AND TRAINING FOR PARENTS, CARE PROVIDERS, HOSPITALS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL ON ALL TRAFFIC SAFETY ISSUES AFFECTING CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS - CAR SAFETY SEATS, SEAT BELTS, AND AIRBAGS, PEDESTRIAN BICYCLE AND SCHOOL BUS SAFETY AND, TEEN DRIVING.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2021-2022: FIELDED APPROXIMATELY 25,000 HELPLINE AND E-MAIL REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION; MAINTAINED A LIST OF, AND PROVIDED EDUCATION FOR, APPROXIMATELY 5,000 CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY TECHNICIANS IN PENNSYVLANIA; DISTBUTED APPROXIMATELY 7,000 CHILD SAFETY SEATS TO LOAN PROGRAMS AND FITTING STATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COMMONWEALTH; PROVIDED BICYCLE SAFETY PROGRAMS TO MORE THAN 4,000 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT PENNSYLVANIA; PROVIDED WEBSITE ENCOUNTERS TO APPROXIMATELY 23,000 VISITORS AND, COMPLETED APPROXIMATELY 43,000 BROADCAST E-MAILS, PHONE ENCOUNTERS AND WEB ENCOUNTERS PROVIDING INFORMATION ON THE PROGRAM'S TOPICS, AND CPS WEEK PLANNERS.

PA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS: THE PENNSYLVANIA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS IS A STATE LEVEL ORGANIZATION OF APPROXIMATELY 2500 PEDIATRICIANS WHO ARE DEDICATED TO PROMOTING THE HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF CHILDREN AND THE VALUE OF THE PEDIATRIC PRACTICE. REVENUE OF $342,646 AND EXPENSES OF $380,463.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2021-2022: PROVIDED CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION VIA TELECONFERENCES AND ALSO ON-SITE AT PEDIATRIC PRACTICES THROUGHOUT PENNSYLVANIA REACHING OVER 3000 CLINICIANS; COLLABORATED WITH OTHER ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS ON ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE, AND OTHER HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES IMPACTING PENNSYLVANIA CHILREN; ENGAGED PEDIATRICIAN MEMBERS IN STATE MEDICAID, TITLE V AND CHILDRENS' HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM ISSUES ON BEHALF OF CHILDREN, AND THE PEDIATRIC PRACTICES THAT SERVE THEM; IMPLEMENTED QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS IN THE AREAS OF MEDICAL HOMES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS, CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT DIAGNOSIS AND REPORTING, AND, IMMUNIZATION DELIVERY.IN ADDITION, OTHER PROGRAMS OF THE PA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS CONSISTENT WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OF PROMOTING THE HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF CHILDREN.