I already
belong to the National AAP, why should I become a member of the
Louisiana Chapter?
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a Membership Application
or Fill out a New Member Information Request
Louisiana
Chapter Facts ...
ADVOCACY
- Increase
your knowledge of and participation in legislative and advocacy
activities at a local level.
- Increase
involvement in the legislative arena to positively influence the
quality of pediatric practice and the welfare of children in your
state.
- Build coalitions
with other organizations working towards improving children’s
health and well-being.
- Promote the
interests of Louisiana pediatricians in the American Academy of
Pediatrics.
LEADERSHIP
- Participate
in chapter committees in areas of interest.
NETWORKING
- Network with
other pediatricians with similar interests.
- Improve chapter
membership participation on national AAP affairs.
EDUCATION
- Receive chapter
newsletter and other informative mailings.
- Attend local
PREP courses and Continuing Medical Education meetings sponsored
by the Chapter.
- Prepare yourself
for the future role of the pediatrician in the health care system
and for the future management of their practices.
What has your
Chapter done lately?
- Is a member
of the Louisiana State Medical Society's (LSMS) Specialty Society
Committee that is being used to promote and improve communications
between the LSMS and the organized medical speciality societies
in Louisiana on issues of mutual interest.
- Planned its
biennial meeting in conjunction with the Louisiana Pediatric Postgraduate
Education Council entitled Pediatric Potpourri X.
- Continues
to support the Louisiana Coalition for Maternal and Child Health.
- During the
fiscal only session of the LA Legislature, the Chapter was instrumental
in getting the restoration of the proposed 7% cuts in Medicaid,
an additional $18 million funds for physician fees and the expansion
of LA CHIP to 200% of poverty.
Annual Chapter
Dues:
- Voting Fellows
$75
- Candidate
Fellows $25
- Post Resident
Fellows $25
Who do I
contact?
- Contact Sandra
Adams, Chapter Administrator, (225) 925-7239
e-mail: scadams1@aol.com
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