Advocating for children, adolescents, families, and all who care for kids
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This annual observance highlights the efforts of pediatric health care providers to protect patients against vaccine-preventable diseases through on-time vaccination. This year, NIAM serves […]
Tammy Martin, MHA WCAAP received a “Vaccinate with Confidence” grant from the American Academy of Pediatrics to engage families in communities at risk for under vaccination/vaccine misinformation. WCAAP program manager […]
Background The Health Care Authority received funding through a budget proviso to continue planning for a Community Information Exchange (CIE). The proviso outlined a broad group of stakeholders and directs […]
A Project ECHO Gender diverse patients face significant barriers to receiving adequate healthcare. The aim of the Seattle Children’s Gender Clinic’s Project ECHO is to increase participant knowledge and self-efficacy […]
After-pregnancy Apple Health coverage is here! Washington State now provides Apple Health coverage for 12 months after pregnancy – an increase from 60 days thanks to advocacy by WCAAP and […]
WCAAP members, staff, and leadership were saddened to learn of the recent passing of Cynthia Shurtleff, MEd. Cynthia was a legend in the child health community. Working with March of […]
As we gear up for the launch of the Working Families Tax Credit in 2023, it’s crucial that direct service providers, community members, and other partners who work with people […]
HPV-Free WA Taskforce Did you know that Washington state is down 13% overall in number of vaccines administered compared to pre-pandemic levels? Based on studies, the National HPV Roundtable estimates […]
Enhanced WCAAP Career Center Launched WCAAP’s new Career Center is the most effective way to connect employers to qualified health care professionals across all disciplines and career stages. Powered by […]
Dear WCAAP members, On Friday, June 17, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an Emergency Authorization (EUA) for use of Pfizer-BIONTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines in children as […]
