Tennessee Chapter of AAP

11/09/2025

Dangerous illnesses, like measles, can spread when too many people don’t receive vaccines. This puts community immunity against some of the most serious preventable-illnesses at risk. Learn more at the AAP’s website or by visiting healthychildren.org.

10/31/2025

The American Academy of Pediatrics’ vaccination schedule recommends specific pacing and combinations of vaccinations when your child’s body is ready to learn and respond best. These vaccines are thoroughly tested and help build children's immunity against many different illnesses. Visit the American Academy of Pediatrics or Healthy Children website for more information.

09/30/2025

TNAAP Leadership in the Mile High City!

We loved having our TNAAP leadership team gather together at the AAP National Conference in Denver. 🏔️✨

It’s always inspiring to see our leaders connecting, sharing ideas, and representing Tennessee pediatrics.

Here’s to strong leadership and a bright future for children’s health in Tennessee!

09/29/2025

What an unforgettable night in Denver! We were thrilled to see so many friends and colleagues from across Tennessee come together at the TNAAP Reception during the AAP National Conference.

A highlight of the evening was celebrating Janet's 20th anniversary with TNAAP. We're so grateful for her years of dedication and leadership.

Thanks to everyone who made this night special!

09/05/2025

TNAAP Members in the News: Dr. Blake Bergeron with Le Bonheur Children's Hospital talks about signs of hand, foot, and mouth disease in children.

A doctor with Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital said that late summer/early fall is typically when they start to see more HFM cases.

09/04/2025

TBT: We loved having Jessi Gold, M.D., M.S. speak at our state conference last month! Dr. Gold is the Chief Wellness Officer of the University of Tennessee System and an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. She was kind enough to give all attendees a copy of her book "How Do You Feel?: One Doctor's Search for Humanity in Medicine".

08/24/2025

A great weekend of learning at the Tennessee State Pediatric Conference thanks to our wonderful speakers!

08/23/2025

We love all of our sponsors and exhibitors!

08/22/2025

Our conference weekend has kicked off with our quarterly board meeting! We’re looking forward to resident posters this evening, and a day of conference presentations tomorrow!

08/13/2025

Thank you VUMC News for covering our Excellence in Pediatrics Awards. We will be celebrating Dr. Johns and Dr. Hunter during our state conference next week!

The American Academy of Pediatrics has awarded top honors to two physicians in Vanderbilt's Department of Pediatrics.

07/29/2025

TNAAP Members in the News: Past President Dr. Jason Yaun speaks with WREG News Channel 3 about the continued drop in childhood vaccination rates, and the danger it poses to kids.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It’s the time of year where the waiting room at Le Bonheur Children’s Outpatient Center in the Medical District will soon be full of patients in for appointments with pediatricians…

07/03/2025

TNAAP Members in the News: Dr. Cynthia Cross with Le Bonheur Children's Hospital tells Kontji Anthony the signs to watch for heat illness in kids.

Memphis doctor warns: avoid heat stroke with these tips