Committed to CT Children

The Connecticut Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics has over 600 active members committed to improving the health and safety of Connecticut's children and supporting those who provide them care.

Mission of the CT-AAP

To improve optimal, physical, mental, social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents and young adults in Connecticut.

 

 

Free Enduring CME Series!

CT-AAP, in partnership with the OKAAP (OK) and MC-AAP (MA), has developed a 4-part infection prevention webinar series for physician practices based on CDC’s Project Firstline. Take advantage of this FREE series now! 

Chapter News

Legislative Advocacy Day 2025

February 25, 2025

March 25 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Save the Date! We are excited to announce our annual Legislative Advocacy Day 2025 in Hartford on March 25th.

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OPINION: U.S. immigration policy is damaging children’s health

February 25, 2025

U.S. immigration policy is damaging children’s health by Leonela Villegas MD February 20, 2025  As a pediatric nephrologist, I am used to hearing my patients’ express concerns about their kidney health:…

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Dr. Tom Fromson discusses new changes to CDC

February 22, 2025

Connecticut pediatrician and CT-AAP legislative committee member Tom Fromson appeared Feb. 10 on WFSB-TV to discuss the new changes to the CDC and how it affects Connecticut children and pediatricians.  …

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Connecticut Democrats Advocate for Permanent Tax Credit to Ease Family Burden

February 1, 2025

HARTFORD, CT – Democratic representatives are once again advocating for a child tax credit after a similar effort came up short during the 2024 legislative session. House Bill 5986, An Act…

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When you Should and Shouldn't Take Your Child to the Emergency Department 

A Special Message to Parents...

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When your child is ill or injured it is very difficult to decide if/when to call your child’s pediatrician or go to the Emergency Department (+/- call 911). During the COVID-19 epidemic and social distancing, this decision is even more challenging.

Here is some guidance to parents/caregivers from pediatric emergency medicine specialty providers:

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