The Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AzAAP) is committed to improving the health of Arizona children and supporting the pediatric professionals who care for them. AzAAP is the state's leading professional pediatric tax-exempt charitable organization dedicated to promoting the physical, mental and social health and well-being of every Arizona child. Representing over 1,100 health care professionals - including pediatricians, pediatric sub-specialists, nurses, residents, medical students, dentists, academicians, hospital administrators and other allied health professionals - AzAAP aspires to the highest standards in providing the latest evidence-based and current recommended guidelines to its members. The Chapter also works year-round to educate and engage policy-makers, parents, school professionals, community caregivers and all who impact the lives of children with the goal of fostering a statewide focus on promoting child health, preventive care and wellness.
In response to the growing number of children living in poverty, we are committed to increasing access to quality health care for uninsured and underinsured children, addressing childhood obesity and food insecurity, improving nutrition and physical activity, and serving the mental and behavioral health needs of Arizona children.
Since we know that 90% of a child’s brain is developed by age 5, we are dedicated to promoting early literacy and school readiness, ensuring that all children receive optimal developmental screenings, creating standards for health in all preschool and childcare centers, and reducing adverse childhood experiences and trauma.
For the reason all children deserve to be safe, healthy and protected, we are compelled to influence laws and policies to help prevent child deaths, implement strategies for pediatric disaster and emergency preparedness, and ensure all newborns receive screenings to diagnose and treat rare genetic disorders.
AzAAP works year-round to educate and engage policy-makers on issues important to pediatric professionals. Serve as a spokesperson or advocate on behalf of Arizona children and pediatric professionals at the state and national level, and receive timely notification of important legislative updates and instructions on how you can act on pr
AzAAP works year-round to educate and engage policy-makers on issues important to pediatric professionals. Serve as a spokesperson or advocate on behalf of Arizona children and pediatric professionals at the state and national level, and receive timely notification of important legislative updates and instructions on how you can act on proposed legislation that can impact your business, profession and the children you serve.
Members can connect with peers on programs and committees comprised of pediatricians and expert guests who have similar interests, receive invitations to attend local conferences and networking events, connect with members through AzAAP’s ListServ, newsmagazine and website, and receive business support and discounts through preferred vendors.
Aspiring to the highest standards, AzAAP provides the latest evidence-based and current recommended guidelines to our members. Receive exclusive invitations and discounted registration fees to Arizona-focused Continuing Medical Education conferences and certification activities, and access web-based educational materials and toolkits.
The Arizona Pediatric Infectious Disease Training Center supports healthcare professionals by providing timely information and resources as they provide care and counseling to patients and families, both in-person and through virtual telehealth settings. The Training Center is the home for a broad range of infectious disease related resources, webinars, podcasts, and toolkits, and serves as a resource to help AzAAP members address concerns and safely provide care to patients.
After extensive immersion training, AzAAP is proud to become an ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) hub. This innovative hub and spoke telementoring program connects a multidisciplinary team of experts (hub) with primary care providers in local communities (spokes). Together, the experts and the primary care providers build a virtual "knowledge network" whereby participants learn from each other, gaining access to evidence-based and capacity-building resources. This focused initiative to support members, through ongoing and shared learning experiences in providing measurable outcomes and the best possible care, advances AzAAP’s dedication to quality innovation and serving members in every part of the state.
Join us for our 47th Annual Pediatrics in the Red Rocks (PIRR) Conference taking place June 28-30th at the Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock
AzAAP’s Medicaid and CHIP toolkit provides step-by-step instructions, detailing what information your patients and families will need to apply for Medicaid and KidsCare
Help get patients and families Back to the Office during the pandemic with this social media toolkit with easy to use resources
Infant Safe Sleep Campaign and Toolkit for Providers and Parents
Access the guide for Arizona health care clinicians with current methodologies in engaging adolescents and family members in health care decision-making
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The AzAAP is committed to providing its members, liaisons, volunteers, and staff with an environment that is free from all forms of harassment, intimidation, hostility, or other offensive treatment. As representatives of the AzAAP, all members are expected to treat others with respect and professionalism and act within generally acceptable social behaviors. It is a core belief of the AzAAP Board of Directors that everyone carrying out the important work of AzAAP feel safe and free from offensive behaviors. This Code of Conduct is intended to maintain and protect an environment free from all offensive and unprofessional treatment. This treatment includes rude and aggressive behaviors, inappropriate communication, and harassment. Please read our full Code of Conduct here.
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Vision Screening Training:
Vision Screening Training is not currently available. There is no requirement for an ADHS vision screening certification until the vision screening rules are in place, and screening should continue as usual until further notice.