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Spring Open Forum
April 17, 2010

Sheraton Imperial Hotel – RTP, NC

Don't miss the opportunity to continue building North Carolina's capacity to improve access to health care in a manner that sustains pediatric practices.  Earn 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits tm.
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2010 Award Nominations PDF Print E-mail


The NC Pediatric Society’s Executive Committee invites members of the Society to nominate candidates for the 2010 recognition awards by the Society for achievement, excellence and service.  Most awards will be presented at the 2010 annual meeting during the Saturday luncheon on July 31, 2010 at the Myrtle Beach Hilton. 

2010 Award Nomination Form

NCPS Awards Recipient History

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White House Obesity Initiative PDF Print E-mail


The AAP Joins the First Lady's "Let's Move" Initiative

The American Academy of Pediatrics has joined First Lady Michelle Obama, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. Department of Education, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture in a new initiative to reduce rates of overweight and obesity in our nation's children.

The four pillars of the First Lady’s “Let’s Move!” campaign include:

  1. 1. Expanding efforts to make schools healthy environments for all children
  2. 2. Increasing children’s physical activity,
  3. 3. Improving the affordability and accessibility of foods, and empowering consumers to make healthier choices
  4. 4. Support proven early interventions that the AAP recommends to help keep children healthy.

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