Alabama Chapter-American Academy of Pediatrics

03/30/2026

Today is National Doctors’ Day, a nationwide observance dedicated to honoring physicians for their expertise, responsibility, and continued commitment to patient care. The Chapter would like to personally thank all of our members for their commitment to improving the health of Alabama's children.

03/04/2026

Reach Out and Read-Alabama is a program of the Chapter and we are proud to share their 2025 Impact Report. View the report to learn how the program is making a difference in the lives of the children of Alabama.

Turning the page into our 20th year, we're celebrating a new chapter in Alabama's story - one where every child is empowered to read, learn, and thrive! By promoting early literacy at checkups, Reach Out and Read-Alabama makes a real difference in young lives. View our impact report here: https://www.roralabama.org/impactreport2025

02/20/2026

Join us on the most recent episode of The Alabama Pediatrician Podcast as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Reach Out and Read-Alabama!

https://alabamapediatrician.buzzsprout.com/2176486/episodes/18706738-celebrating-20-years-of-reach-out-and-read-alabama

02/05/2026

02/04/2026

The 22nd annual Pediatric Legislative Day provided opportunity for chapter members to come together to learn about the state legislative process and issues affecting children and pediatrics in general--and meet with their lawmakers.��

This year’s event had two components including an Educational Dinner with Legislators from a Specific Committee held in conjunction with the Medical Association of the State of Alabama and Alabama Academy of Family Physicians on Tuesday night, prior to today’s 22nd Pediatric Legislative Day, held in conjunction with VOICES for Alabama's Children.

02/04/2026

02/04/2026

We were proud to partner with VOICES for Alabama's Children for the 22nd annual Pediatric Legislative Day! Chapter president, Norma Mobley, MD, FAAP, moderated a conversation on children's issues with many state agencies.

02/04/2026

Chapter members at Legislative Day today!

02/04/2026

Chapter lobbyist, Jay Love, provides a legislative update to chapter members.

02/04/2026

Chapter president, Norma Mobley, MD, FAAP, moderates the VOICES for Alabama's Children panel with state agency leaders -- A Conversation on Children's Issues -- this morning at Child Advocacy Day at the Alabama State House.