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.

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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.

Chapter News

CT doctors advocate for vaccination amid outbreaks

April 1, 2025

CT doctors advocate for vaccination amid outbreaks Pediatricians across Connecticut are advocating for vaccines in the wake of outbreaks and health misinformation. Doctors, health professionals and legislators met at the…

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.

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:…

A Special Message to Parents...

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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