Description of Collaborative Activity: |
The mission of the Section on Perinatal Pediatrics of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Executive Committee: To improve the health of the pregnant mother, the unborn fetus and the newly-born child through the sponsorship of programs which encourage the professional growth of the neonatal-perinatal providers, continuously improve clinical care delivery, support continuing and postgraduate education, foster basic, clinical and outcomes research and seek to attain federal and local funding for programs directed towards maternal/child health. The Section on Perinatal Pediatrics is the home organization for specialists in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine and also welcomes affiliate members working in related disciplines. At a membership of nearly 3,500, the Section is the largest specialty subgroup of the AAP. The Section's highest priority is to ensure the optimal health and well-being of babies and mothers and this is accomplished through the Section's core activities in the realms of advocacy, education, outreach and support of clinicians and researchers. |
Type of Collaborative Activity: |
Committee, Advisory Group, or Work Group
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