These awards provide financial support to KAAP members pursuing innovative projects that improve the health and lives of children in their communities. Apply today at the link in bio.

📢 Meet one of our many highly acclaimed speakers: Dr. Zuccarelli, a pediatric neurologist from Salina, Kansas. Watch the video below for a sneak peek at the topics she’ll be covering. Register for the Fall 2025 Progress in Pediatrics today at the link in bio

This one-hour webinar offers practical, evidence-based strategies for supporting adolescent patients with depression. 🔹 Thursday, July 31.🔹 12:00 pm - 1:00pm.🔹 Virtual via zoom. Link in bio.

Pediatricians remind caregivers that testing for allergies is very important for the safety of the child and for determining the proper course of action. Link in bio.

Happy Fourth of July from the Kansas Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics! 🇺🇸 We hope everyone is enjoying the festivities with family and friends. Stay safe and have fun. Happy Fourth, everyone!

We wanted to remind everyone about safety tips to remember around fireworks!. 🎆 Never let children handle the fireworks.🎆 Children must stand back when fireworks are going off.🎆 Where proper clothing to protect skin.🎆 Never let children near fireworks remains

In collaboration with Board-certified Child Abuse Pediatricians in Kansas, Child Abuse Review and Evaluation Providers are trained to recognize abusive injuries and provide a medical evaluation for children. 🔸Sept 23 (7:30 am - 4:30 pm).🔸Sept 24 (7:30 am - 4:30 pm).🔸Free

All people deserve to be loved and supported! The only way to ensure a future where people treat each other with love, respect, and a sense of freedom is to lead by example. Show the youth that it's okay to be yourself and that love is love. ❤️ 💙 💚 💛 💜

The Kansas Pediatric Foundation is dedicated to promoting child literacy, health, and well-being across Kansas by supporting the Kansas Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and spearheading special initiatives. Link in bio.

The CARE ECHO series is designed to empower pediatric providers to better recognize and respond to potential child abuse cases. The sixth virtual meeting will occur on June 24, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Today, we acknowledge the love, legacy, and liberation that took place. We want to continue honoring the past while paving a better future for the children of tomorrow. Talking about what this day means to children will help foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.

We would like to wish a Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads and father figures who help shape the children of today! Your strength and guidance are unwavering and do not go unnoticed. 🎉

Family Health and Fitness Day is a great reminder to get out and get active as a family. It's important to remind caregivers about the value of encouraging an active lifestyle from a young age. Bonus points for being active outdoors at parks, trails, or lakes! ⛰️

🍁Kansas Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics proudly hosts the biannual Progress in Pediatrics conference, bringing together experts to explore and discuss the latest trends, research, and key issues impacting Kansas children. Link in bio.

We want to take the opportunity to encourage the habit of consistent doctor’s visits, both medical and behavioral, for boys from a young age. The importance of normalizing the idea that if a male is not feeling well physically or mentally, they visit a healthcare professional.

Each year, a percentage of the investment is used to purchase books and finance a portion of the program’s operational costs. A gift to the TAP-TAM Endowment can be designated for a specific community of your choosing. 📔Donate today at the link in bio!

Develop new skills, expand your knowledge, grow personally & professionally, and network with peers. ♦️Perinatal behavior health training.♦️Child Abuse Review Evaluation (CARE) ECHO series.♦️Immunization quality improvement projects .♦️Behavioral health and autism training

Child Safety Week highlights the importance of recognizing and remembering the various situations that can put a child at risk. There are many dangers both inside the home and in the outside world. Pediatricians, be sure to remind caregivers of the everyday dangers.

When parents have access to Head Start, they don’t have to choose between work and a safe, nurturing place for their kids. Head Start offers developmental screenings and connects families to vital resources, helping children start strong on the path to success.

In collaboration with Board-certified Child Abuse Pediatricians in Kansas, Child Abuse Review and Evaluation (CARE) Providers are specially trained to recognize abusive injuries. Sept 23–24, 2025 | 7:30 AM–4:30 PM.Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County.Free Entry. Link in bio.