Minnesota Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics

Minnesota Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics We are Minnesota’s pediatricians and pediatric providers, dedicated to the health of all children.

Join us for the Minnesota Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (MNAAP) 2026 Annual Meeting on Thursday, Septemb...
08/10/2026

Join us for the Minnesota Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (MNAAP) 2026 Annual Meeting on Thursday, September 17, from 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Following the conclusion of Day 1 of the Twin Cities Pediatric Update conference, members and guests are invited to gather for an evening of celebration, connection, and reflection. 

Chapter leadership will present a brief formal program at 6:00 p.m., highlighting MNAAP's accomplishments over the past year and recognizing our annual award recipients.

The event is free of charge, and beverages and appetizers will be provided. If you plan to attend, please be sure to add the Annual Meeting to your cart during conference registration. If you aren't attending the conference but would still like to attend the annual meeting, please email [email protected]. 

We look forward to celebrating with you!

🔗https://cmn.education.childrensmn.org/clinician-education/L2026_8thAnnualTwinCitiesPediatricUpdate -tabs-node-course-default1

On July 21, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) an...
08/07/2026

On July 21, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the withholding of nearly $200 million in federal Medicaid payments to Minnesota, citing suspected fraud in the state health insurance programs. The nearly action comes in addition to the $243 million of paused Medicaid funds announced in February.

The announcement targets two states, withholding $867 million from California. The tactic is part of announced federal efforts to reduce fraud in Minnesota and other states. Minnesota’s Democratic Gov. Tim Walz suggested the Republican administration was deferring the funds to pay for Trump’s tax cuts to wealthy Americans. California’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom accused the administration of targeting it for political reasons.

This deferral may disrupt Minnesota Medicaid payments and the state budget. Without the funds, there will be a significant hole in Minnesota’s General Fund, and this disruption will reduce access for patients on state Medicaid program. Medical Assistance (MA), Minnesota’s Medicaid program, serves one in five Minnesotans, covers 3 out of 10 births, and provides coverage to nearly 40% of the state’s kids.

HHS and CMS heads say federal funding could restart by providing documentation thatallocated dollars are being spent appropriately, though no examples of fraud were provided by federal officials. Minnesota Public Radio reported that the Minnesota Department of Human Services said that it has worked in good faith with the federal government to shore up program defenses, and avoid misuse of health dollars.

MN DHS assembled related materials at mn.gov/dhs/medicaid-matters/federal-funding-losses and mn.gov/dhs/medicaid-matters/communications-toolkit

MNAAP members are encouraged to vote in Minnesota’s primary election on Tuesday, August 11. The primary election determi...
08/05/2026

MNAAP members are encouraged to vote in Minnesota’s primary election on Tuesday, August 11. The primary election determines which candidates will be on the ballot in the November general election.

Your participation is important to the future of healthcare and public policy in Minnesota. Make a plan to vote and stay engaged throughout the 2026 election cycle.

Minnesota voters have several options for casting their primary ballots:

👉Vote on Election Day: Polls will be open on August 11. You can find your polling place and other voting information through the Minnesota Secretary of State : https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/election-day-voting/
👉Vote early in person: Early voting for the primary began June 26 and is available through August 10 : https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/vote-early-in-person/
👉Vote by mail: Eligible voters can request an absentee ballot and vote from home. Mail-in ballots must be received by Election Day to be counted : https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/
👉Register to vote: Minnesota allows eligible voters to register on Election Day. Voters can also register or update their registration before Election Day through the Secretary of State’s website. : https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/

Learn more about Minnesota’s primary election process and how to vote through
the Minnesota Secretary of State’s elections and voting resources : https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/how-elections-work/primary-election/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Registration is now open for this in-person only educational experience on September 17-18, 2026, co-hosted by Children’...
06/19/2026

Registration is now open for this in-person only educational experience on September 17-18, 2026, co-hosted by Children’s Minnesota, the University of Minnesota Department of Pediatrics, and MNAAP.

The conference will feature two keynote speakers and a variety of plenary sessions to keep you current on relevant topics and recent advances in pediatrics that are most important to your practice.

This year’s conference is moving to the north metro and will be held at the Minneapolis Marriott Northwest Hotel & Conference Center in Brooklyn Park, MN. In lieu of a virtual option, new this year, participants will be able to select a 1-day or 2-day option to attend the conference when you register.

👉 https://cmn.education.childrensmn.org/clinician-education/L2026_8thAnnualTwinCitiesPediatricUpdate -tabs-node-course-default1

Relationships are a foundational determinant of lifelong health. A growing body of research demonstrates that early rela...
06/18/2026

Relationships are a foundational determinant of lifelong health. A growing body of research demonstrates that early relational health (ERH), defined as the quality of nurturing, responsive, and supportive relationships in early childhood, shapes children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical health across the lifespan. At the same time, pediatricians are increasingly seeking practical, strengths-based approaches to support families and promote resilience.

This webinar will introduce the emerging science of early relational health and discuss how pediatric primary care can serve as a powerful platform for promoting child, family, and community well-being. Drawing on findings from the recent National Academies report on Early Relational Health and the HOPE (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences) Framework, participants will learn practical strategies for recognizing family strengths, promoting positive childhood experiences, and integrating relational approaches into everyday pediatric care.

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qHQfCvXMQ36xFB6Lrw3HDw #/registration

Join us for a webinar on June 18th from 12:15 - 1:00 pm CST to hear from Dr. Tess Smith-Thomas, in partnership with Alon...
06/15/2026

Join us for a webinar on June 18th from 12:15 - 1:00 pm CST to hear from Dr. Tess Smith-Thomas, in partnership with Alongside Network on Utilizing a Trauma-Informed Approach to Build Trust in Pediatric Care.

Objectives: 
1. Recognize the impact of trauma-informed care on patient-provider trust 
2. Demonstrate approaches that strengthen trust during pediatric encounters 
3. Utilize tools to assess knowledge and confidence in implementing trauma-informed care

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QrelMY7FQsqRdxaXeAN28g #/registration

If you are interested in serving on the MNAAP Board of Directors, or you have someone you would like to nominate for the...
06/11/2026

If you are interested in serving on the MNAAP Board of Directors, or you have someone you would like to nominate for the board, please send an email to [email protected] before June 18, 2026 indicating your interest in serving on the Board of Directors (or your nominee’s name and contact information).

Please include a copy of your CV and provide a brief explanation (max of 200 words) with the following:
- Why you would like to serve on the MNAAP Board of Directors.
-What aspect of your identity is important to you and that you would like others to know.
- How do you see yourself being able to help our board become more diverse and move our chapter's anti-racism and equity work forward.
- What special expertise/skills/interests would you bring to the Board if elected.

Board members:
- Serve a 3-year term
- Meet four times per year, usually from 6:30-8:30 p.m (In-person or via Zoom)
- Act as a board member for the chapter's sister organization, the Minnesota Academy of Pediatrics Foundation, which is a 501c3 foundation that receives grant and government funds to promote the MNAAP chapter member priorities

Our desire is to have a broad and diverse representation from pediatricians throughout the state and also represent the diverse racial makeup of our Minnesota pediatricians and our pediatric patients. As we have been told by many, if we want to see more pediatricians who are Black, Indigenous, or Persons of Color (BIPOC) be involved with our chapter, we need to make sure there are more BIPOC pediatricians on our board.

Now Accepting Applications for the 2026 Health Equity Grant!We are thrilled to be accepting applications for our annual...
06/11/2026

Now Accepting Applications for the 2026 Health Equity Grant!

We are thrilled to be accepting applications for our annual grant opportunity, dedicated to supporting child health equity initiatives across Minnesota. This grant is designed to empower healthcare providers from all backgrounds and practice settings—including rural, urban, academic, and private practices—to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of Minnesota’s youngest residents.

Learn more & apply:

https://mnaap.org/now-accepting-applications-for-the-2026-health-equity-grant/

Friday, May 22nd12:15 - 1:00 pm CST This presentation by Rebecca Shlafer, PhD, MPH will describe the prevalence of pare...
05/14/2026

Friday, May 22nd
12:15 - 1:00 pm CST

This presentation by Rebecca Shlafer, PhD, MPH will describe the prevalence of parental incarceration in the United States and consider key mechanisms by which parental incarceration may directly and indirectly impact children's health and wellbeing. We will identify concrete ways that pediatric healthcare providers can respond to the needs of children impacted by parental incarceration.

🔗https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AuXq_tVWR-OIrFmovsb8yQ

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