Maryland Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics

09/16/2026

MDAAP Webinar: Setting a Standard in RSV Protection: A long-acting monoclonal antibody to help protect infants against RSV-LRTI

Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 5-6pm ET

Register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RtXKMtM8Tlm4U860rf92iQ #/registration

09/15/2026

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Join us for our 2026 MDAAP Chapter Annual Meeting on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/kw4tb6p or link in bio.

09/11/2026

Join us for the Fourth Annual Maryland Youth Su***de Prevention Summit

The summit is Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 8:30am to 4:00pm at Kennedy Krieger Institute. There is no cost to attend, and breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Please register here or by using the QR code below: https://eventscalendar.kennedykrieger.org/event/4th-annual-maryland-youth-suicide-prevention-summit

09/10/2026

❤️💙 MARYLAND RECOGNIZES FASD AWARENESS DAY! 💙❤️

Governor Wes Moore has officially proclaimed September 9, 2026, as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Day in Maryland! 🎉

This proclamation is an important step in recognizing the many children, adults, and families impacted by FASD across our state and beyond.

FASD is an umbrella term for a range of disabilities that can occur following prenatal alcohol exposure. FASD can affect learning, memory, social interaction, cognition, and adaptive functioning—and each person is affected differently.

The proclamation also recognizes the importance of prevention, support, intervention, research, professional training, advocacy, and access to services and resources for individuals and families living with FASD.

📣 Today, and everyday we celebrate this recognition—and we continue the work.

Help us spread awareness:
❤️ Learn about FASD
💙 Share reliable information
❤️ Listen to and support individuals and families affected by FASD
💙 Advocate for understanding, appropriate supports, and inclusive communities

On September 9, Maryland joins partners across the state and country in raising awareness and working toward better outcomes for those affected by FASD.

FASD Awareness starts with understanding. Understanding leads to support. And support can change lives.

09/09/2026

Now is a critical moment to use your voice as a pediatrician to share how recent disruptive changes proposed to the childhood vaccine schedule have impacted your patients, their families and communities.

Last month, the White House issued an Executive Order (EO) declaring the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) should adopt a significantly altered childhood vaccine schedule, which was strongly opposed by the AAP and hundreds of other leading medical, health, and patient advocacy organizations.

Following the announcement of the EO, HHS issued a request for information (RFI) seeking public comment on some of the EO’s provisions.

The AAP is concerned that the RFI may be used to support unscientific changes to U.S. federal vaccine recommendations that will have lasting consequences for children. It’s important that pediatric voices are part of the record responding to this RFI.

The deadline to comment is Sunday, September 20. The AAP is encouraging pediatricians to contribute to this process by sharing your expertise and perspective.

https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/HHS-OS-2026-0332-0001

09/09/2026

Kennedy Krieger Early Childhood Development and Mental Health ECHO for community-based providers and early childhood specialists in Carroll, Cecil, and Harford counties!

This series will focus on practical strategies to address developmental and behavioral concerns in young children, with an emphasis on real-world application in community settings.

Maryland Early Childhood Development and Mental Health ECHO – 2026-2027 Program details:

Start Date: September 22nd, 2026
Meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays, September 2026-June 2027 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM.

Cost: Free

Target Audience: Designed for community-based providers, including pediatricians, family medicine providers, behavioral health providers, and early childhood professionals who work with children and families in Carroll, Cecil, or Harford Counties.

Topics: Developmental and behavioral screening, common concerns (e.g., anxiety, ADHD, sleep, behavior), evidence-based interventions and supports, and providing family guidance and community resources.

Register here: https://discover.kennedykrieger.org/jfe/form/SV_9LIPhOeJB6IhdGe

09/04/2026

MDAAP/MDH Newborn Screening Webinars

Three Opportunities to Attend –
September 18, 2026 at 1p
September 21, 2026 at 12p
September 21, 2026 at 5p

Register and learn more at https://www.mdaap.org/events-meetings/.

09/03/2026

MDAAP, BHIPP and an engaged group of pediatricians and pediatric healthcare providers met for our third and final meeting in rural communities.

We look forward to building on our partnerships and hosting more in-person meetings in our rural communities in the future.

Check out resources here: https://www.mdaap.org/ruralhealth/

09/03/2026

09/01/2026

NEW - CHILDCARE OPTION! Contact Ariana at [email protected] ASAP to express interest for our 2026 MDAAP Chapter Annual Meeting on Saturday, October 24, 2026.