Chapter Champions

A Chapter Champion is a pediatric provider with interest and expertise in a particular area of pediatric medicine. The Champion is an advocate for children and a resource for others in the community. They have knowledge of current guidelines, advocacy, and best practice in each focus area and serve as a link to other providers in the community with a similar interest.

As practicing pediatricians, your experiences can guide your passions and interest – Chapter Champions embody this dedication and enthusiasm for pediatric care!

  • If you find that you share an interest in one of the below topics, please reach out to the listed provider if you have questions or ideas to share.
  • If you are interested in becoming a Chapter Champion of an unlisted topic, please contact Dee Kerry at dee.kerry@maineaap.org

These focus areas are meant to reflect current interests, projects and needs of the Chapter or in our State. They were either self-selected or nominated by a current Executive Committee member and agreed upon by the individual(s) listed. It is not meant to be an exhaustive list of all areas of pediatric care – and can expand or contract based on Chapter Champion interest, project work by our members, or needs in Maine.

ACEs and Resilience

Adolescent Medicine

Asthma/Respiratory Illnesses

Behavioral Health/Mental Health

Breastfeeding

Child Mortality

Children with Special Health Needs

Ear, Nose and Throat

EHR

Environmental Health

Gastrointestinal

Hearing Screening

Infectious Disease & Infection Prevention

Lead Poisoning/Exposure

Legislative Advocacy

LGBTQ/Transgender Health

Marijuana - Medical and Recreational

Maternal and Newborn Care

Obesity Prevention, Treatment & Education

Oral Health

Refugee/Immigrant Health

Resident/Medical Education

Safe Sleep

Smoking/Vaping/Tobacco Cessation

Structural Racism

Substance Use/Opioid Treatment

Telehealth

Transitions of Care - Pediatric to Adult Practices