The American Academy of Pediatrics - Arizona Chapter

As temperatures rise, outdoor play and sports can put children at risk for heat-related illnesses. Knowing how to prevent dehydration and recognize the early warning signs of heat exhaustion can help keep kids safe and active all summer long. Learn more:

How to Keep Young Athletes & Active Kids Safe in Hot Weather Exercise-related heat illness or “heat injury” happens when exercise is done in high temperature and high humidity. It’s one type of injury, unlike sports injuries caused by contact, that can almost always be prevented with proper attention to safety and common sense. Learn more here.

The people who care for children in immigrant families, including family members, friends, and health care providers, play an important role in helping children feel safe, supported, and protected in their everyday lives. Learn more here:

Seeking Safe Haven: Supporting Immigrant Children & Families Facing Detention or Separation When children and families reach the U.S. border and ask for protection, they face a complicated immigration system. ​Whether alone or with family members, immigrant children who are fleeing violence or poverty are vulnerable, scared and in need of compassion. Most of all, they deserve to be heal...

Secure your spot today for Pediatrics in the Red Rocks. Register now: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/rhdzazd

Meet Jacquelin Esque, MD, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Banner University Medical Center South Behavioral Health Clinic and Co-Director of the Arizona Pediatric Psychiatry Access Line (APAL). Dr. Esque is dedicated to expanding access to high-quality mental health care for children and adolescents. Join us June 26–28 in Sedona, AZ, where Dr. Esque will present “Psych Office Hours: Education & Case Consultation” at . Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a leader in pediatric mental health. Register today: https://azaap.org/pirr

Drowning remains a leading cause of accidental fatalities in children and can happen in seconds. The American Academy of Pediatrics recently updated its policy statement and technical report regarding drowning prevention. The news release emphasizes multiple layers of protection, including close adult supervision, swim lessons, life jackets, pool barriers, and water safety education. Click here to learn more and help spread awareness: https://www.aap.org/en/news-room/news-releases/aap/2026/american-academy-of-pediatrics-updates-recommendations-on-drowning-prevention

Dr. O’Neil is a pediatric ophthalmologist at Phoenix Children’s Hospital with more than 30 years of clinical experience. Join us for a discussion on pediatric vision and hearing screening in Arizona, featuring Dr. O’Neil alongside Dr. Page. https://azaap.org/pirr

Choosing baby sleep products can feel overwhelming with so many options available. Join this free parent webinar, Infant Sleep Gear: What’s Safe and Why It Matters to learn from pediatric and infant safety experts on how to make informed choices for your baby’s sleep space and better understand which products support safer sleep practices. Click here to register for this webinar on Friday, June 5th: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g3GXICduTQ2zehq_WtSvOg #/registration

A baby's nutritional environment during the first 1,000 days of life is critical to lifelong mental health and development. To learn more about the relationship between nutrition and infant mental health click here:

Food for Thought: American Academy of Pediatrics Aims to Ensure Kids Get Key Nutrients for Brain Development During First 1,000 Days of Life news~The American Academy of Pediatrics discusses its new policy, Advocacy for Improving Nutrition in the First 1000 Days to Support Childhood Development and Adult Health" published in Pediatrics.

Dr. Couch is board certified in General Pediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine and serves as a staff neonatologist at Valleywise Health Medical Center. We are excited to welcome Dr. Couch as one of the distinguished workshop speakers at AzAAP’s Pediatrics in the Red Rocks Conference. Register now: https://azaap.org/pirr

Today, May 20, is Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Day. AzAAP proudly recognizes and thanks all EMS clinicians for their dedication to providing life-saving care to children. Your compassion, expertise, and commitment make a difference every day for Arizona’s children and families. Thank you for all that you do!