BookAmerican Academy of Pediatrics
Summary: The American Academy of Pediatrics celebrates its 90th year in 2020. This collection of articles reprinted from AAP News recaps the Academy's accomplishments by decade and illustrates the organization's remarkably consistent goal of ensuring better health for all children. Highlights include Academy programs to prevent injury, promote immunization, provide professional and public education, create standards for child health, and advocate for legislation that benefits children at the national and local level.
Contents:
The American Academy of Pediatrics: 90 Years of Caring for Children 1930-2020
Table of Contents
Marking History...Making History
Preface
The 1920s: Many societal factors converged as founders organized the AAP
The 1930s: AAP organizational efforts, growth of pediatrics flourished in 1930s
The 1940s: Amid war in 1940s, AAP extended influence,undertook major child health study
The 1950s: AAP jumpstarts injury prevention efforts in 1950s,with nationwide impact
The 1960s: Tumultuous decade of the 1960s ushers in Head Start, medical achievements The 1970s: In the 1970s, AAP reaffirms mission, doubles membership,opens D.C. office
The 1980s: AAP built new headquarters, helped ensure future vaccine supply
The 1990s: In the 1990s, the AAP pushed access to care, helped slash SIDS rates
The 2000s: AAP focused on health coverage, disaster readiness, obesity in early 2000s
The 2010s: Laying the groundwork for the future, AAP tackles challenges of 2010-'20
Our Mission Endures and Our Work Continues
The Children's Charter
Articles of Incorporation
Membership Invitation
Early Membership Form
AAP Headquarters 1930-2020