Welcome
December 2024
“Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devoting exist, and you know that they abound and give to our life its highest beauty and joy.” That line, as part of a letter to little Virginia in the New York Herald in 1897, has endured as a reminder of the spirit of the holiday season for more than 125 years. At this special time of year, we wish all our members and their staff a happy holiday season—Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and all the best to you!
By now, you have heard that we have re-set our wonderful Gala marking the 70th anniversary of the Georgia Chapter, to Saturday evening, March 8, at the same time and same place–the Renaissance Waverly Hotel, which adjoins the Cobb Galleria Centre. You may register for the meeting by clicking here. It won’t be a party without you!……so we do hope to see you there.
We made the decision to postpone based on the toll that Hurricane Helene took on our state and so many of our members and their families, their practices, their hospitals in southern and eastern Georgia. The Chapter foundation–the Pediatric Foundation of Georgia—has committed $25,000 to assist those members impacted by the storm. A letter was sent to them at the end of November, and requests will be accepted until early January.
And after the holidays, comes……..the 2025 State Legislative Session. They will convene on Monday, January 13, for their 40-day session. Our Legislative Day at the Capitol, will be held on Thursday, Feb. 13, at the State Capitol & Floyd Veterans Memorial Bldg. To register, click here.
Finally, when winter comes around, sometimes thoughts turn to warmer weather, and that means Pediatrics By the Sea, June 10-14, 2025; at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Amelia Island, Fla. Watch for details and registration information coming soon.
For other information, call or email Joanna Caceres-Aponte at the Chapter office: 404-881-5091 or jcaceres-aponte@gaaap.org.
As always, please let us know at the Georgia AAP office if we can ever assist you.
Mission and History
To improve the health and welfare of all the infants, children and adolescents in the State of Georgia.
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Advocacy
We advocate in the Georgia Assembly and the state Medicaid and Peachcare programs.
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