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Minnesota Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics

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

09/17/2026

Join Minnesota’s leading healthcare, education, and community professionals to unlock new solutions for student health and school-based care. The MNSBHA Summit 2026 is a transformative event uniting healthcare professionals, educators, policymakers, and community leaders. Together, we’ll explore how expanding school-based health centers in Minnesota is opening doors to healthcare access, education equity, and community vitality.

🔗 https://mnsbha.regfox.com/mnsbha-2026-summit-open-more-doors---thrive-together

09/14/2026

Child Health Collaborative Grant

Funding has been awarded annually since 2014 as part of a broader effort to support child health research partnerships among community and University of Minnesota researchers. CTSI, Children’s Minnesota, and the University of Minnesota’s Department of Pediatrics teamed up to create the program.

Amount: Up to $65,000
Status: Now accepting applications

Who can apply
Must involve at least two co-principal investigators: one from Children's Minnesota and an investigator from the University (any of the five campuses).
Applicants are encouraged to include co-investigators from Hennepin Healthcare, the UMN Medical School Department of Pediatrics, or other hospital systems.

🔗https://ctsi.umn.edu/funding/child-health-collaborative-grant

09/10/2026

Join MNAAP on Wednesday, September 16, from 12:15–1 p.m. for a webinar featuring Karen Ernst, Program Director of Voices for Vaccines. Karen will share practical, parent-facing resources to help pediatricians address current and emerging vaccine rumors and misinformation with families in the exam room.

🔗https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82656641241

08/29/2026

Vaccine questions and misinformation can emerge quickly, and pediatricians are often the trusted source parents and caregivers turn to for clarity. Voices for Vaccines’ Just the Facts is a helpful resource for staying current on vaccine rumors and claims that may come up in the exam room.

🔗https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/resources/just-the-facts-newsletter/just-the-facts-newsletter-topics/

08/27/2026

We are still 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/

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

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

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

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

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

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