History
The Washington Pediatric Society was founded in 1934 and was renamed the Washington Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (WCAAP) after we affiliated with the AAP in 1960. The chapter is a recognized 501(c)(6); incorporated in 1986.
We are proud to have our efforts recognized by the American Academy of Pediatrics:
AAP Outstanding Chapter Award: 1997, 1990, 1974
AAP Awards of Chapter Excellence:
2009, 2008, 2007, 2003, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1994
AAP Special Achievement Awards:
| 2009 – | Dr. Beth Harvey - preserving Universal Purchase in Washington |
| 2008 – |
Washington Chapter – immunization campaign |
| 2006 – | Dr. Danette Glassy – advocacy efforts related to early learning and child care Dr. Jill Sells – early learning activities and continued support of community pediatrics |
| 2004 – | Dr. Abraham Bergman – extraordinary efforts and exceptional accomplishments in advancing the health, safety and medical care of the children of Washington and the country Dr. Nancy Danoff – dedication to the promotion of breast feeding |
| 2003 – | Dr. Jon Almquist – leadership and outstanding service to the Washington Chapter, District VIII and AAP Board of Directors |
| 2001 – | Dr. Danette Glassy – efforts to gain inclusion of pneumococcal vaccine in the WA children’s immunization plan and for the passage of the statewide “bully bill” for school children |
| 1998 – | Dr. John Neff - efforts to improve the care and services provided to children with special health care needs |
| 1997 – | Drs. Tao Kwan-Gett and Paula Bock - their work on the Burma- Thailand border with Burmese refugees |
| 1996 – | Dr. Barry Lawson – leadership in “Operation Vaccination” providing Hepatitis B vaccinations in local schools |
| 1995 – | Dr. William Frankenberg – child development work, particularly on behalf of children with special needs Dr. Elinor Graham – work with minority populations |
| 1994 – | Dr. Abraham Bergman – work on behalf of foster children |
| 1989 – | Washington Chapter – Incarcerated Youth Program |
| 1988 – | Washington Chapter – Bicycle Helmet Campaign |