ACpeds - AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PEDIATRICIANS ®

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The American College of Pediatricians is a national organization of pediatricians and other healthcare professionals dedicated to the health and well-being of children. The College produces sound policy, based upon the best available research, to assist parents and to influence society in the endeavor of childrearing....read more about us

Child Health

Information and resources on the physical, mental and emotional health of children can be found on the College website. read more

For Health Professionals

Pediatricians and other health professionals caring for children need reliable information to deliver the best care for children.

For Parents

An Objective of the College is to cultivate and encourage parental responsibility for and involvement in the child's life. read more

For Policy Makers

The American College of Pediatricians periodically releases statements that relate to current issues affecting the lives of children and their families. read more

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Recent Releases

NICKING SHOULD BE NIXED

The American College of Pediatricians opposes all forms of female genital cutting (FGC) and calls for the continued ban of all forms of FGC.

COLLEGE RESPONDS TO CRITICS

The College has received much attention since its launch of the Facts About Youth project. Go to this link to review some of the College responses to criticism.

LEAD YOUR CHILD TO GOOD HEALTH

As a physician in the American College of Pediatricians, I want to encourage you to Lead Your Child to good health. Read more...