Michigan Chapter American Academy Of Pediatrics

07/16/2026

🎉 Members in the News

Congratulations to MIAAP member Dr. Rachel Hollander on being named the Alice Hamilton Scholar through the Michigan State University–Hurley Children's Hospital Pediatric Public Health Initiative!

We're proud to celebrate Dr. Hollander's commitment to advancing child health through both clinical care and public health leadership. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

Read more: https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2026/07/alice-hamilton-scholar-rachel-hollander

Rachel Hollander, MD (’22), started her medical school clinical rotations at MSU College of Human Medicine’s Flint campus in 2019. Instead of being driven away by the challenges she saw in the city, Hollander was inspired.

07/14/2026

Michigan public health investigators say they are zeroing in on lettuce and other salad greens as potential sources of a massive outbreak of cyclosporiasis that has infected at least 2,640 people in the state since June 22.

Michigan health leaders say the picture is getting clearer on what could be causing the state's massive cyclosporiasis outbreak.

07/07/2026

Influenza vaccination reduced the risk of death from flu among U.S. kids and teens in recent years, researchers found.

Vaccination provided ample protection for kids with and without underlying conditions

07/06/2026

📣 Registration is now open for the 2026 MIAAP Annual Conference! 📣

Join pediatric professionals from across Michigan on September 18–19 in Troy, MI for two days of education, networking, and collaboration.

🩺 Earn up to 13 CME credits
🤝 Connect with colleagues from across the state
📚 Learn from expert speakers on the latest topics in pediatric medicine
🎉 Enjoy opportunities to network and engage with fellow child health advocates

Whether you're in private practice, academia, a hospital setting, or still in training, the MIAAP Annual Conference has something for everyone.

🔗 Register today www.miaap.org/conference

07/02/2026

07/02/2026

State health officials are investigating an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal parasite illness, after identifying more than 170 cases in just over a week. Investigators have not yet determined the source.

State health officials are investigating an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal parasite illness, after identifying more than 170 cases in just over a week. Investigators have not yet determined the source.

06/29/2026

Measles cases have reached 93% of the total for all last year, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data.

https://publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/35445?utm_source=MagnetMail&utm_medium=email&utm_term=PA_OnCall&utm_campaign=OnCall_MON_Jun29_2026?autologincheck=redirected

06/23/2026

The number of people enrolled in Medicaid and Affordable Care Act plans fell by more than 5 million in the last 12 months, according to a new report from the advocacy group Protect Our Care.

The decline over the last 12 months stems in part from President Donald Trump’s Medicaid cuts and the expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies.

06/17/2026

Nara Organics is recalling all cans of its powdered infant formula after three confirmed or suspected infant botulism cases were reported in babies who consumed the product.

https://publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/35349?utm_source=MagnetMail&utm_medium=email&utm_term=PA_OnCall&utm_campaign=OnCall_WEDS_Jun17_2026?autologincheck=redirected

06/15/2026

Social media is exposing young people to alcohol-related content on a regular basis, and much of it is coming from influencers and the alcohol industry, researchers warn.

FRIDAY, June 12, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Social media is exposing young people to alcohol-related content on a regular basis, and much of it is coming from infl