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The Washington Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (WCAAP) has a long history of advocating for Washington’s children, their families and their healthcare providers. The chapter also creates educational resources and provides professional support. Nearly 1000 pediatricians, including general pediatricians, sub-specialists and hospitalists, are members of the WCAAP. The Chapter is governed by volunteer officers and a board of trustees and is staffed by an executive director, lobbyist, communications manager, program coordinator and project coordinator as well as a contract CFO.
Our Vision
We nurture human potential.
As pediatricians, we aspire to ensure a foundation of lifetime health and improve the well-being of future generations.
Our Mission
To optimize the health and well-being of children and their families while supporting pediatricians in their development and practice.
To accomplish our mission, we will:
To accomplish our mission, we will:
- Empower pediatricians to provide quality medical care
- Advance public policy to benefit children
- Advocate for communities that support children and their families
- Collaborate with other child health advocates
- Frame and lead the public discussion on child health issues
To optimize the health and well-being of children and their families while supporting pediatricians in their development and practice.
To accomplish our mission, we will:
To accomplish our mission, we will:
- Empower pediatricians to provide quality medical care
- Advance public policy to benefit children
- Advocate for communities that support children and their families
- Collaborate with other child health advocates
- Frame and lead the public discussion on child health issues
Bylaws
Bylaws revised and passed by a vote of WCAAP members June 2014, amended June 2015. Download