Get information about COVID-19 vaccinations, testing and visiting standards. Learn More.

MNAAP Hot Topics in Pediatrics Conference

The American Academy of Pediatrics Minnesota Chapter (MNAAP) is dedicated to being a voice for children’s health and well-being. They represent more than 1,000 pediatricians, pediatric providers and trainees.

Dr. Lindsey Yock from Children’s Minnesota sits on the board of directors of MNAAP and will be presenting at the annual conference in May. She also serves as the co-chair of the MNAAP Public Policy Committee. Other Children’s Minnesota doctors on the board of directors are Dr. Kelly Bergmann, Dr. Pamela Gigi Chawla, Dr. Angela Goepferd, Dr. Anupam Kharbanda and Dr. Sheldon Berkowitz (also the MNAAP president-elect).

Dr. Yock will be presenting at the Hot Topics in Pediatrics Conference about the advocacy work of MNAAP including strengthening immunization laws to reduce vaccine-preventable disease, expanding access to pediatric mental health services, reducing gun violence and promoting ongoing access to care by repealing the provider tax sunset.

There are several bills currently at the Minnesota Legislature that impact all of these priorities. Dr. Yock will be discussing possible outcomes of this legislative session.

Children’s Minnesota has an advocacy team that calls attention to health and health care issues that impact children and their families. You can also find out more about the advocacy work of Children’s by following them on Twitter @childrenspolicy.

More news stories

Important update: IV fluid shortage and what it means for your child’s care

There is currently a shortage of intravenous (IV) fluids due to the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene on a major supplier’s manufacturing plant in North

...
Nurse shares her career experience at Children’s Minnesota

Hispanic Heritage Month is recognized each year from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 to celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of those whose ancestors came

...
Nurse scientist Nicole Beckmann leads pediatric oncology research projects with support of $1 million endowment 

Children’s Minnesota is the proud recipient of the new Hematology, Oncology Point of Care through Survivorship Research Endowment from the Pine Tree Apple Classic Fund

...