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New Jersey Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics is a nonprofit organization that supports the optimal health, safety and well-being of all children, adolescents, and young adults in New Jersey https://njaap.org #Pediatricians #Healthcare
The Pediatric Pulse:
The Impact of Vaccination Delivery and Payment Coverage on Patient Care

Please share your feedback on vaccine accessibility, administration, and payment coverage. The information will help advocate for meaningful change. Thank you!
www.surveymonkey.com/r/pmvaccines
November 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Parental technoference has the potential to distract from and disrupt our relationships with our children, but a new public awareness campaign from the New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Resilience is calling a time out on tech!
DCF | October 7, 2025 -- NJ DCF Launches Public Awareness Campaign to Address Parental Technoference
Press Release announcing NJ DCF's campaign calling for a
www.nj.gov
October 10, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Dr. Margaret “Meg” C. Fisher, MD, FAAP will be honored with the Pediatrician Lifetime Achievement Award — the first such award in the 75-year history of the New Jersey Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (NJAAP) — during the organization’s 75th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee on December 13th.
October 8, 2025 at 12:55 PM
The Pediatric Pulse is a way to capture real-time data and insights from pediatric practices across NJ.

The Impact of Pediatric Lead Screening and Testing Barriers on Patient Care:
buff.ly/VDpzoYC -- Please complete by Friday, October 31st. The information helps advocate for meaningful change!
September 15, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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August 21, 2025 at 7:43 PM
The Pediatric Pulse captures real-time data and insights from pediatrics practices across NJ to help identify trends and advocate for improvements! Take the Pulse to help fuel change!

The Impact of PCP Assignment Changes on Patient Care and Practice Billing: www.surveymonkey.com/r/pmpcpchange
August 21, 2025 at 6:50 PM
New Jersey Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics Named 2024 Outstanding Very Large Chapter. Recognition underscores NJAAP’s leadership in pediatric education, advocacy and community health programs. Read our press release here: njaap.org/wp-content/u...
August 18, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Everyone deserves a safe place to sleep.
August 4, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Pediatricians are on the front lines of protecting children's health. With summer fun, it's crucial to equip families with the knowledge they need to stay safe around water. Learning to swim should be a priority for every family.
Swim Lessons: When to Start & What Parents Should Know
​Here are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) on the best time to start swim lessos and what to look for in a quality learn-to-swim program.
www.healthychildren.org
July 3, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Being a parent is hard. Sometimes you feel like you're doing absolutely everything for your child, that you forget to take care of the most important thing: you. When parents thrive, children thrive.
May 27, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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💚It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth.
Reaching out when life is tough can feel overwhelming. Whatever your reason, the #988Lifeline connects you to someone who will listen and support you. There is hope.
📱 Call or text: 988. 💬 Chat: 988lifeline.org
May 19, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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From pregnancy through their second birthday, every child deserves a strong start in life.

Grateful to join maternal health leaders at the First 1,000 Days Summit — focusing on the critical period from pregnancy to age two — hosted by the Burke Foundation and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
May 7, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Today is National School Nurse Day! Please join our team in thanking school nurses for all the hard work and compassion they provide to keep New Jersey's students safe and healthy. This day is dedicated to you, and we thank you!
May 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Our NJAAP team is busy in the office preparing for the First 1,000 Days Summit! These centerpieces look ready for a relaxing beach day with your new favorite book.
May 5, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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It's Air Quality Awareness Week! 🌎

Certain pollutants like ozone and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) occasionally reach levels that can impact public health, particularly in vulnerable populations like children and older adults.
May 5, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week is May 5th to 11th. HRSA’s National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (1-833-TLC-MAMA) is a free and confidential service offering 24/7 support via call or text to new and expecting moms and their loved ones.
May 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Doctors in NJ on alert for measles - Advice about symptoms and what to do in case of infection www.njspotlightnews.org/video/doctor...
Doctors in NJ on alert for measles | Video | NJ Spotlight News
Advice about symptoms and what to do in case of infection
www.njspotlightnews.org
March 12, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The next NJ SEEDlings Quarterly Learning Community session will be held on Tuesday, March 18th from 12pm to 1pm. This FREE 1-hr peer learning session is titled "Improving Health Outcomes in New Jersey Through Early Child Care & Learning."
March 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
You don’t need to be a child at a pediatric well-visit to celebrate getting through something hard with fun sticker. Get yourself a sticker because we think you deserve it!
March 3, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Pediatricians, primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical sub specialists, and pediatric surgical specialists are the BEST qualified of all health professionals to provide healthcare for children 💙
February 21, 2025 at 1:33 PM
We want to make sure you don’t forget about the most special valentine(s) in your family – your children! Here are 14 tips for Valentine's Day—or any day, to spread some love and warmth to your family! www.healthychildren.org/English/fami...
February 14, 2025 at 6:43 PM
We believe that ALL children, adolescents, and young adults in New Jersey should receive the highest quality healthcare available. Don't you agree?
February 14, 2025 at 6:39 PM
NJAAP is excited to join Bluesky to be part of the conversation on supporting New Jersey's children. Any pediatricians here yet? 💙
February 14, 2025 at 6:32 PM