News Archive
The Alabama Chapter-AAP is committed to bringing child health information to light for all Alabamians. Below is a sampling of news items, public statements and opinions generated by the AL-AAP since 2016.
Ernest begins two-year term as president of statewide pediatrics society - October 5, 2022
2022 AL-AAP Legislative Agenda & Blueprint for Child Health & Well-Being
2022 COVID-19 Exposure Algorithm Table, January 8, 2022
AL-AAP COVID-19 Exposure Clinical Algorithms, August 2021
- Pediatrician algorithm
- School nurse algorithm - symptoms
- School nurse algorithm - exposure
AL-AAP Position & Recommendations: Masking/COVID-19 Risk Mitigation in Schools, July 2021
HPV Peer-to-Peer Mentor Project: Final Report, February 2021
November 30 webinar recording: Getting Ready for 2021: Coding Changes, Including New Office Visit Rules
Presenter: Kim Huey
- View online recording now (1 hour)
- PowerPoint
- CPT E/M Office Revisions - Level of Medical Decision Making (MDM) Grid
Skinner begins term as president of Alabama Chapter-American Academy of Pediatrics—October 2020
ALAAP sets recommendations for school-based activities related to football during COVID-19 pandemic—August 2020
ALAAP Executive Board endorses Jefferson County Department of Health’s recommendations for school re-openings—August 4, 2020
NEWS RELEASE — Alabama pediatricians adapting care during COVID-19, offer guidance to parents
COVID-19 Resources — Get the latest here!
Alabama Chapter-AAP Position Statement on Medical Marijuana - April 2019
Alabama Chapter-AAP adopts Diversity & Inclusion Statement - February 2019
Alabama Chapter-AAP, AAFP position statement on Senate Joint Resolution 113 - School-Based Vaccines - March 2018
Stubblefield takes helm of Alabama Chapter-AAP - October 2017
Alabama Chapter-AAP endorses the Alabama Baby Box Program - October 12, 2017
Alabama Chapter-AAP, MASA and AAFP and other coalition members issue joint letter and statement on CHIP reauthorization - September 21, 2017
Alabama Chapter-AAP position statement on BCRA - June 29, 2017
Alabama Chapter-AAP, MASA and AAFP issue joint news statement on BCRA - June 29, 2017
NEW! Federal Advocacy Toolkit on BCRA
AL-AAP 2017 Legislative Agenda & Talking Points
New federal report endorses Help Me Grow model already existing in Alabama - get the state news release here
Dr. Marsha Raulerson's literacy work with Reach Out and Read spotlighted
BIG NEWS: Alabama WIC program changes formula
Alabama Chapter-AAP, AAFP position statement on Senate Joint Resolution 113 - School-Based Vaccines - March 2018
Stubblefield takes helm of Alabama Chapter-AAP - October 2017
Alabama Chapter-AAP endorses the Alabama Baby Box Program - October 12, 2017
Alabama Chapter-AAP, MASA and AAFP and other coalition members issue joint letter and statement on CHIP reauthorization - September 21, 2017
Alabama Chapter-AAP position statement on BCRA - June 29, 2017
Alabama Chapter-AAP, MASA and AAFP issue joint news statement on BCRA - June 29, 2017
AL-AAP 2017 Legislative Agenda & Talking Points
New federal report endorses Help Me Grow model already existing in Alabama - get the state news release here
Dr. Marsha Raulerson's literacy work with Reach Out and Read spotlighted
BIG NEWS: Alabama WIC program changes formula
Alabama Chapter-AAP and partners host five news conferences this week on devastating Medicaid cuts - August 5, 2016
Alabama Chapter-AAP, MASA and AAFP issue joint statement on Governor's Special Session announcement - July 27, 2016
Chapter Vice President Wes Stubblefield: Special Session needed to fix Medicaid!
Alabama Chapter-AAP, MASA and AAFP issue joint news release on harmful Medicaid cuts - July 7, 2016
Alabama Medicaid cuts pediatricians & other physicians, effective August 1 - July 6, 2016
Get involved in the fight to fully fund Medicaid! #IamMedicaid
Reach Out and Read-Alabama launches summer reading campaign to celebrate "10 Years of Stories" - June 27, 2016
Big News: CDC: ACIP Votes Down Use of LAIV for 2016-2017 Flu Season - June 22, 2016
Alabama Chapter-AAP issues news statement after BP oil bill fails - May 4, 2016
