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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-AAP Legislative Advocacy Day

February 16, 2026

The CT-AAP Advocacy Committee is excited to host our annual legislative advocacy day at the capitol in Hartford, March 17, 2026. Stay tuned for more details. See https://ct-aap.org/where-we-stand/ for more information.

School Medical Advisors Networking Reception! FREE

January 22, 2026

CT-AAP’s School Health Committee invites Connecticut School Medical Advisors and Nursing Supervisors to a dedicated networking reception on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 4:30PM following the Martin Sklaire Critical Issues in School Health Conference at the Courtyard Marriott in Cromwell, CT.

From the Desk of the President-Elect: “I never thought that I would see the return of these illnesses…”

January 6, 2026

From the Desk of the President-Elect: Over the past 35 years of my medical career, I’ve seen tremendous progress towards saving children from preventable illnesses. I am old enough to…