"Children who consumed peanuts up to age 5 were likely to tolerate them into their adolescent years, regardless of whether they continued to consume peanuts in the interim, a recent study showed.” Read more on the study in AAP News: https://lnkd.in/eRfUNW3e
American Academy of Pediatrics
Non-profit Organization Management
Itasca, Illinois 65,805 followers
Dedicated to the health of all children.
About us
Founded in 1930, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is a professional membership organization of 67,000 pediatricians committed to the optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. AAP is the nation’s leading advocacy organization for children, and the leading source of children’s health-related information for pediatricians and their patients. AAP also oversees HealthyChildren.org, the only parenting website backed by pediatricians, and has the largest pediatric publishing program in the world, with more than 300 titles for consumers and over 500 for physicians and other health care professionals, including Pediatrics, its monthly scientific journal, and AAP News, its membership news magazine. For more information on AAP publications, please visit http://www.aappublications.org. AAP headquarters is in Itasca, IL.; AAP also operates a federal affairs office in Washington, DC. Join our team and play a role in shaping the way children’s health is provided in the U.S. Since 2005, AAP has been named one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in Chicagoland. Work at the AAP and make a difference! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DG7lDZImF0Q Connect with us on social media: AAP Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmerAcadPeds AAP Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmerAcadPeds AAP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameracadpeds/ Healthy Children Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthychildren Healthy Children Twitter: https://twitter.com/healthychildren Healthy Children Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthychildrenaap/ Healthy Children Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/healthychildrenaap/ Healthy Children in Español Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealthyChildrenEspanol Healthy Children in Español Twitter: https://twitter.com/aapninossanos AAP News Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AAPNews AAP News Twitter: https://twitter.com/aapnews
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http://www.aap.org
External link for American Academy of Pediatrics
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Itasca, Illinois
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1930
- Specialties
- Pediatrics, Children's Health, and Public Health
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Primary
345 Park Blvd
Itasca, Illinois 60143, US
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601 13th Street NW
Suite 400 N
Washington, DC 20005, US
Employees at American Academy of Pediatrics
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Michael Tang, MD, MBA
VP, Integrated Care at Cityblock Health
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Benson Hsu, MD, MBA, FAAP, FCCM
Founder and Chair, Aequitas Health | Aspen Institute Health Innovators Fellow | Bush Fellow | Pediatric Critical Care Physician
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David Roth
Physician
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Matt Dragovits
Video Producer and Editor - American Academy of Pediatrics
Updates
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Learn to understand, tackle and reduce healthcare disparities using digital tools with a free training on July 10. Dr. Katie Lockwood and Dr. Bimal Desai will show how to use data to identify disparities by race, ethnicity and language. You'll also learn how to set clear objectives and strategies to reduce those disparities. This session will be full of practical methods to improve healthcare access like phone reminders, digital health navigators, multi-lingual design, Epic messaging queues and future AI solutions. Register for free: https://bit.ly/AAPJuly
Using Digital Tools to Promote Health Equity
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Pediatrician Susan Walley, immediate past chair of the AAP’s Section on Nicotine and Tobacco Prevention and Treatment, testified at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing yesterday to advocate for children and warn about the dangers of the youth vaping epidemic: “Flavored products are too tempting and easy to access, said Walley, who brought with her a flavored e-cigarette product called OMG Blow Pop that she said she purchased within walking distance of a school. ‘Simply put, this is unacceptable,’ she said. ‘We need the federal government to get these illegal products off the market.’” Read more on the hearing in a recent CNN article: https://lnkd.in/eq2H6AkS
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The AAP is dedicated to the health of all children and this month we want to emphasize our continued commitment to ensuring all LGBTQ+ children, families, and colleagues feel seen, safe and cared for. #Pride2024
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“What do you know about how kids drown in your community? What can you do to help prevent tragedy this year? Drowning is different in each community, and risk factors vary by a child’s age, developmental status and exposure to water. The multifactorial nature of drowning means one thing will never prevent it, so we need to use layers of protection.” AAP President Dr. Ben Hoffman shares drowning and injury prevention tips as we head into summer in a new @AAPNews article: https://lnkd.in/ej2NgBtV
Warmer weather leads to more drownings; what you can do to keep kids safe
publications.aap.org
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Today is #NationalGunViolenceAwarenessDay. We #WearOrange because gun violence is a public health crisis and as long as children continue to be injured and killed by guns, pediatricians will continue to speak out to keep them safe. Today is a time to honor victims and survivors of gun violence and to spread awareness about this crisis that devastates countless families and communities every single year. AAP remains committed to reducing gun injuries to children, and advocates for stronger gun laws, comprehensive access to mental health care, and necessary funding for federal gun violence research and prevention efforts. #EndGunViolence #WearOrange
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Ahead of #WearOrange weekend, AAP staff wear orange to honor victims and survivors of gun violence and spread awareness about this ongoing public health crisis. Guns are the leading cause of death for children and teens in the United States. The time to act is now and AAP will continue to advocate for children’s safety, happiness and health. #EndGunViolence.
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LGBTQ+ children and families deserve to be affirmed, seen, and loved, not only during #PrideMonth, but every day. The AAP is proud to celebrate LGBTQ+ families, pediatricians, and staff. Happy #PrideMonth!
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The AAP is launching a new podcast for parents! Each week pediatrician Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez will talk with top experts about how parents can help their kids be as healthy as they can be and thrive in today’s world. Please listen and share with your patients! Healthy Children launches Thursday, June 6. You can find it wherever you get your podcasts.
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AAP President Ben Hoffman shares a special message during #PrideMonth2024: “Every young person deserves to feel seen, heard and loved. That’s where pediatricians come in. When we showcase compassion and understanding…we can create a world where every child can thrive.”