American Academy of Pediatrics

The Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics provides advocacy, education, and support for pediatric professionals across Arizona. Its work includes engaging policymakers on child health issues, sharing legislative updates, and helping members advocate for children and the professionals who care for them. The chapter also addresses access to health care, childhood obesity, food insecurity, nutrition, physical activity, and children's mental and behavioral health. Programs focus on early development, literacy, school readiness, developmental screenings, child safety, and newborn screening. It serves pediatricians and other health care professionals, while also engaging parents, school professionals, and community caregivers. The organization is based in Phoenix and works statewide to promote children's health and preventive care.