Press Releases

The American College of Pediatricians periodically releases statements that relate to current issues affecting the lives of children and their families. These statements reflect the Mission, Vision, and Values of the College.

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1 Supporting Parental Rights for Sexual and Relationship Education July 06 2010
2 College Opposes FGC May 19 2010
3 College Cautions Educators About Sexual Orientation in Youth April 05 2010
4 Obamacare Not Best for Children September 09 2009
5 American College of Pediatricians Challenges Spanking Report May 26 2009
6 Archived Press Releases March 24 2009
7 American College of Pediatricians Questions Validity of Spanking Study March 16 2009
8 It's Okay for Parents to Spank December 03 2007
9 Pediatricians Call for Support for Adult Stem Cell Research May 14 2007
10 College Opposes Mandatory HPV Vaccination January 12 2007
11 Calcium and Sexual Abstinence February 13 2006
12 College Again Urges Caution on Emergency Contraception September 29 2005
13 Adolescence Pregnancy July 07 2005
14 Sexual Orientation Report Troubling June 16 2004
15 College Supports Banning "Morning After Pill" To Children June 09 2004
16 College Supports Legislation to Protect Marriage June 02 2004
17 College Supports Legislation to Protect Marriage June 02 2004
18 Protection of the Unborn March 29 2004
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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.

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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...