2010-2011 - Chapter Accomplishments

What has your Chapter done lately?

• Assisted in passing a bill requiring insurance companies to pay for developmental and obesity screening
• Established the Childhood Obesity Prevention Team as an ad-hoc committee. Partnered with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene on several obesity prevention projects including a survey of pediatricians and BMI data collection.
• Partnered with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to promote the use of the immunization network (ImmuNet).
• Developed a task force on telephone triage and compensation
• Introduced legislation for acquisition, distribution and reimbursement for immunizations
• Provided training and support for the Reach and Out and Read Program in the state of Maryland
• Organized focus groups throughout the state on the following topics: asthma, obesity, foster care, Medical Home and Children With Special Healthcare Needs
• Conducted developmental screening trainings to pediatricians throughout the state
• Actively participated with established coalitions to advocate for children’s health insurance programs
• Produced quarterly e-newsletters
• Revamped our chapter website
• Became a part of the social media era with a Facebook page for our members and the community