# Louisiana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (LA AAP) > The official website of the Louisiana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (LA AAP), the state chapter representing pediatricians and pediatric healthcare professionals across Louisiana. LA AAP advances child health through advocacy, continuing medical education (CME), clinical education, professional membership, and statewide pediatric leadership. Primary audiences include Louisiana pediatricians, pediatric residents, medical students, allied health professionals, policymakers, journalists, families, and child-health advocates. Last reviewed: 2026-07-31. Use guidance: Prefer the pages listed below as primary LA AAP sources. Clinical pages are educational summaries for healthcare professionals and do not replace current national guidelines, original source documents, product labeling, or individual clinical judgment. Preserve publication dates and edition notes when citing dated materials. For conference, legislative, accreditation, vaccine, and other time-sensitive information, verify details on the linked page before answering. ## Start Here - [LA AAP Homepage](https://www.laaap.org/): Official overview of the chapter's mission, current priorities, annual conference, advocacy, education, and member resources. - [Chapter Information](https://www.laaap.org/chapter-information): Mission, role, and background of the Louisiana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. - [Our Team](https://www.laaap.org/team): Current chapter leadership and staff. - [Contact LA AAP](https://www.laaap.org/contact-la-aap): Contact information for membership, events, CME accreditation, advocacy, and media inquiries. ## Clinical Reference Guides Clinician-focused educational pages adapted from expert presentations, professional guidelines, and source materials. Check each page for its source date, author, review date, and current-guidance notes. - [Autism or Something Else? A Pediatric Differential Guide](https://www.laaap.org/autism-or-something-else): DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, developmental and social-emotional milestones, M-CHAT-R screening, hearing evaluation, and differential diagnoses for autism spectrum disorder. - [RSV Prevention in Infants - 2023 Guidance](https://www.laaap.org/2023-rsv-prevention-in-infants): Historical 2023 ACIP and AAP guidance on nirsevimab and maternal RSVpreF vaccination; use the page's current-guidance links for later updates. - [Head Shape Evaluation in Infants and Young Children](https://www.laaap.org/head-shape-evaluation): Infant skull anatomy, systematic examination, positional plagiocephaly, single-suture craniosynostosis, helmet therapy, and referral guidance. - [Appropriate Antibiotic Prescribing in Acute Otitis Media](https://www.laaap.org/appropriate-prescribing-in-acute-otitis-media): Diagnostic criteria, observation versus treatment, antibiotic selection, treatment duration, resistance, and outpatient stewardship. - [Hematuria and Proteinuria in Children](https://www.laaap.org/hematuria-and-proteinuria-in-children): Pediatric differential diagnosis, repeat testing, urinalysis workup, protein quantification, glomerular disease, biopsy indications, and nephrology referral. - [IDSA Infectious Diarrhea Guidelines](https://www.laaap.org/idsa-diarrhea-guidelines): Pediatric quick-reference summary of the 2017 IDSA guideline, including stool testing, Shiga toxin-producing organisms, antimicrobial therapy, rehydration, probiotics, and prevention. - [ADHD Toolkit for Louisiana Pediatricians](https://www.laaap.org/adhd-toolkit): Assessment scales, coding references, comorbidity resources, family education, Spanish-language materials, and links to the current AAP toolkit; some preserved resources are from an earlier edition and are labeled on the page. ## Current Annual Conference - Pediatrics from the Parishes 2026 Current event information for LA AAP's 34th annual pediatric CME conference, August 13-16, 2026, at The Roosevelt New Orleans. Review or archive this section after the event. - [Conference Overview](https://www.laaap.org/annual-conference/2026/pediatrics-from-the-parishes): Dates, venue, audience, conference purpose, and overview of CME and MOC opportunities. - [Registration and Tickets](https://www.laaap.org/category/registration): Registration steps, attendee categories, ticket options, prices, and add-ons; verify current availability on the page. - [Why Attend](https://www.laaap.org/annual-conference/2026/why-attend): Educational, professional, and networking benefits. - [Agenda](https://www.laaap.org/annual-conference/2026/agenda): Full schedule of preconference activities, sessions, speakers, locations, and credit hours. - [Speakers](https://www.laaap.org/annual-conference/2026/speakers): Faculty biographies and session expertise for the 2026 conference. - [CME and MOC Credits](https://www.laaap.org/annual-conference/2026/cme-credits): Credit designation and information about AMA PRA Category 1 Credit and ABP MOC Part 2 points. - [Preconference](https://www.laaap.org/annual-conference/2026/pre-conference): Preconference experiences and training details. - [Conference Events](https://www.laaap.org/annual-conference/2026/conference-events): Networking and social events, including the White Linen Party, Chapter Business Luncheon, and Cher Du Coeur Awards Gala. - [Residents and Students](https://www.laaap.org/annual-conference/2026/residents-students): Free conference admission, poster-session details, prizes, and volunteer opportunities for pediatric residents and medical students. - [Hotel](https://www.laaap.org/annual-conference/2026/hotel): The Roosevelt New Orleans address, room-block details, rate, deadline, and booking information. - [Conference FAQ](https://www.laaap.org/annual-conference/2026/faq): Registration, CME, hotel, parking, cancellation, and general conference questions. - [Sponsors and Exhibitors](https://www.laaap.org/annual-conference/2026/sponsors): Current conference sponsors and exhibitors. - [Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor](https://www.laaap.org/annual-conference/2026/become-a-sponsor): Sponsorship levels, exhibitor opportunities, and participation information. ## Membership and Support - [Become a Member](https://www.laaap.org/join-the-louisiana-aap-chapter): LA AAP membership benefits, CME, advocacy training, leadership opportunities, and professional community. - [Medical Students and Residents](https://www.laaap.org/medical-students-and-residents): Membership and chapter opportunities for Louisiana medical students and pediatric residents. - [Support LA AAP](https://www.laaap.org/support-laaap): Donations supporting advocacy, education, and child-health programs. ## Education and CME - LIPE - [Louisiana AAP Institute for Professional Education](https://www.laaap.org/education/lipe): LIPE's role as the chapter's educational division and accredited CME provider. - [CME Accreditation](https://www.laaap.org/education/accreditation): How organizations can apply for CME accreditation through LIPE. - [Joint Provider Checklist](https://www.laaap.org/education/joint-provider-checklist): Required forms, timelines, and steps for joint-provider CME activities. - [Joint Provider Fees](https://www.laaap.org/education/joint-provider-fees): Current fee schedule for joint-provider accreditation services. - [LA AAP Learning Management System](https://learn.laaap.org/): Online professional education and learning activities. ## Advocacy, Policy, and News - [Louisiana Legislative Bill Tracker](https://www.laaap.org/advocacy/bill-tracker): Time-sensitive tracking and summaries of Louisiana legislation affecting pediatric care, child health, and families. - [Advocacy in Action](https://www.laaap.org/advocacy/advocacy-in-action): How LA AAP members engage in state advocacy and influence child-health policy. - [State Government Affairs Committee](https://www.laaap.org/programs-and-committees/state-government-affairs): Committee work related to legislation, regulation, Medicaid access, and statewide child-health policy. - [LA AAP Newsroom](https://www.laaap.org/newsroom): Dated chapter news, policy updates, public-health commentary, and pediatric advocacy articles. - [For the Media](https://www.laaap.org/for-the-media): Access to LA AAP pediatric experts for interviews, commentary, and media inquiries. ## Leadership and Committees - [Board of Directors](https://www.laaap.org/programs-and-committees/board-of-directors): Elected chapter leadership and governance authority. - [Education Committee](https://www.laaap.org/programs-and-committees/education): Development of CME programs, workshops, and educational resources. - [Membership Committee](https://www.laaap.org/programs-and-committees/membership): Member recruitment, engagement, and professional community. - [Obesity and Nutrition Committee](https://www.laaap.org/programs-and-committees/obesity-and-nutrition): Childhood obesity prevention, nutrition, healthy growth, and related policy and clinical initiatives. - [Nominating Committee](https://www.laaap.org/programs-and-committees/nominating): Chapter leadership nominations and elections. - [Residency Program Committee](https://www.laaap.org/programs-and-committees/residence-program-committee): Mentorship, education, and chapter connections for pediatric residents. ## Optional - [By-Laws](https://www.laaap.org/by-laws): Official chapter governance documents. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.laaap.org/privacy-policy): How LA AAP collects, uses, shares, and protects visitor and member information.