We serve Wisconsin children, families and their clinicians through health advocacy.
Include Children’s Immunizations on Your Spring Break Schedule
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is encouraging families to protect their children, themselves and their communities by scheduling ... READ MORE
AAP Statement in Response to New Zealand Terror Attack
AAP President Kyle E. Yasuda, MD, FAAP, issued the following statement in response to the terrorist attack that took place ... READ MORE
HPV Quality Improvement Collaborative
14 million new HPV infections occur every year. 80% of people will contract HPV over their lifetime. 27,000 people in ... READ MORE
WIAAP 2019 Election Results
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (WIAAP) is pleased to announce the 2019 election results for the ... READ MORE
Dr. Blaise Nemeth talks to Newsweek about kids and fitness trackers. Do they encourage physical activity for youth?
Do Fitbit, Garmin and other child fitness trackers help combat childhood obesity or become "counterproductive"?
The addition of a tracker should be a shared decision between parent and child, says one doctor.
www.newsweek.com
Join WIAAP, Get Involved, Take Action
Pediatricians from across Wisconsin have joined the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics for many reasons including professional development, statewide networking, and an opportunity to serve Wisconsin’s children on a larger scale. Press play to learn more!
WIAAP Advocates for Wisconsin’s Children
Position Statements
WIAAP reaches out to our members to contact legislators and other policy makers (federal, state, local) to show support and offer expertise on issues critical to children. We provide position statements and talking points to help make it as simple as possible to advocate for Wisconsin’s children.
Federal Affairs
WIAAP works with members of the National Chapter of the AAP in Washington D.C. to advance key health priorities through lobbying Congress, building coalitions and raising public awareness.
State Affairs
In alignment with our chapter’s strategic priorities, WIAAP collaborates with our state’s executive, legislative and departmental leaders on policies impacting child and family health and the practice of pediatrics.
Enable pediatricians to continue to be the most effective providers of healthcare to children
Programs & Education
WIAAP stays up-to-date on important topics in pediatrics and provides ways to share best practices and resources with our members.
Latest News: We’re bringing together pediatricians from Wisconsin and Illinois through a self-directed QI program to improve HPV immunization rates in clinics and communities. HPV QI project registration is closed but stay-tuned after September for self-directed online access to the same program and credits. Read about our QI programs.
Meet Dr. Moo
Meet the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatric’s official “Spokescow.” Dr. Moo dutifully attends every WIAAP event, interacting with pediatric care professionals, medical students, and legislators alike, to help spread education and advocacy for Wisconsin’s children. Follow Dr. Moo on twitter (@DrMoo4Kids) to stay up-to-date on important WIAAP updates!