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Promoting child, youth, and family well-being and access to quality healthcare through advocacy and member support. www.illinoisAAP.org

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Chicago Sun-Times Op-Ed by ICAAP President Michelle M. Barnes, MD, FAAP, and AAP President Susan Kressly, MD, FAAP chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/...

19.11.2025 15:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Register today! us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

07.11.2025 15:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We will always advocate for the health and safety of all children. Find resources at illinoisaap.org/immigration/

04.10.2025 15:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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read more at content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ILC...

16.09.2025 20:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Breaking News from the State of Illinois Newsroom - gov-pritzker-newsroom.prezly.com/gov-pritzker...

Thank you, Governor, and thank you, Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)

12.09.2025 17:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Upcoming webinar: Child Trafficking and the Pediatric Professional's Role: Preventing, Responding, and Advocating. Register here us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

07.08.2025 17:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Clinics outside of Chicago - get support for your vaccine programs. Apply today: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#pedsky #vaccines #illinoisvaccines #ICAAP

05.08.2025 23:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Vaccines are an easy and safe addition to everything youโ€™re already doing to keep your children safe.

Schedule that doctorโ€™s appointment today! | @illinoisaap.bsky.social

29.07.2025 20:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thank you @govpritzker.illinois.gov and Illinois Department of Human Services.
idhs.prezly.com/idhs-preserv...

21.07.2025 18:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Check out the agenda and register today!
illinoisaap.org/annual-educa...
#pedsky #conference #CME #sportsmedicine #fluoride #pediatricians

18.07.2025 13:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Policy Briefing: One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Medicaid, ACA & SNAP. Join the Protect Our Care Illinois Coalition and partners. Learn the timeline of each provision, the impact on IL, & ways we can mitigate harm.
7/25/25 from 10:00am to 11:30am CST
aidschicago-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

18.07.2025 13:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Regsiter at illinoisAAP.org/events

#pedsky #illinois #children

03.07.2025 12:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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At ICAAP we too, "remain committed during Pride Month and every day beyond to supporting all LGBTQ+ children and ensuring that they have the health care and support they need to thrive!" - quote from the AAP

#pride #pedsky #AAP #pediatrics

26.06.2025 16:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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ICAAP is hiring!! illinoisaap.org/careers/
#nonprofitprogramdirectors #earlychildhoodhealth
#chicagononprofithiring #pedsky #earlychildhoodliteracy

25.06.2025 14:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thank you, Dr. Michele Beekman, for highlighting the importance of Medicaid in IL #medicaid #pedsky #illinois #children

www.duckworth.senate.gov/news/press-r...

23.06.2025 17:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#juneteenth #pedsky #illinois

19.06.2025 13:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Cut through the noise and get medically accurate information

17.06.2025 15:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#pedsky #pride #illinois #pediatrics

02.06.2025 16:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The impact of changes are unknown at this time. @ylepidemiologist.bsky.social

30.05.2025 20:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€œIf the vaccine were no longer available or covered by insurance, it will take the choice away from families who wish to protect their children from COVID-19, especially among families already facing barriers to care.โ€ Read more here publications.aap.org/aapnews/news... #vaccines #covid #pedsky

21.05.2025 13:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Your health and well-being matters too www.aap.org/en/news-room...

#pedsky #mentalhealth #burnout #doctors #illinois #ICAAP #pediatricians

14.05.2025 14:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The YLE newsletter from today really resonated with us. Read more here: yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com/p/the-rise-o... @ylepidemiologist.bsky.social

08.05.2025 14:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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This May is all about teens taking charge of their health! #pedsky
#TeenHealth #GetHealthy #TakeCharge
#YourHealthYourWay #HealthyTeens
#GrowingUpHealthy #HealthyHabits

08.05.2025 12:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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read more at dph.illinois.gov/resource-cen... #measles #pedsky #illinois

06.05.2025 21:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Shop today to support ROR IL! bobzbay.square.site

06.05.2025 12:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We had the BEST day with you all yesterday - thank you for being there! And thank you to the Senators and Congresspeople who took the time to hear from us. ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™
๐Ÿ’™ #thekidssentus #pedsky #illinois #springfield #advocacy

01.05.2025 13:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Proposed cuts put care at risk for every single person enrolled in Medicaid, including half of our stateโ€™s children.
Call 866-426-2631, as lawmakers need to continue hearing from you or go to federaladvocacy.aap.org (AAP login required) click "Keep Medicaid and CHIP Strong, Reject Funding Cuts."

29.04.2025 13:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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join us and CDPH tomorrow #measles #pedsky #chicago

28.04.2025 22:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿšจ IDPH Reports First Measles Case of 2025 in Southern Illinois illinoisaap.org/wp-content/u... ๐Ÿšจ

24.04.2025 00:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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