Babies are Born to be Breastfed:
A Role for Pediatricians
Why should health care providers promote breastfeeding? What can health care providers do to support breastfeeding?  What resources are there to assist health care providers in their support of nursing mother-baby dyads?  Please read on for answers to these questions and more!

Click here for a special version of the study “The Economic Impacts of Medicaid in North Carolina” as published in the March/April 2008 edition of The North Carolina Medical Journal by authors Christopher Dumas, PhD, William Hall, PhD and Patricia Garrett, PhD. This version includes color graphs to illustrate the information in the tables.

It's Back to the Beach for the 2008 Annual Meeting!
The Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort and Spa at Grande Dunes is the location for the meeting that is the largest gathering of pediatricians in the state. Info here!

A Community Pediatrician’s Guide
to Supporting Military Children During Wartime
Many parents notice behavioral changes in their children before, during or after parental deployments. This is not unusual and is most appropriately addressed through meaningful discussion. Read Article

2008 AAP President-Elect Candidates
Colleen A. Kraft, MD, FAAP from Richmond, VA
Judith S. Palfrey, MD, FAAP from Boston, MA
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New Immunization Requirements for the 2008-2009 School Year - tDap reminder for printing.


Update on Measles Outbreaks Throughout the United States
Measles virus is highly infectious and often misdiagnosed, particularly in the current era when the number of physicians experienced in diagnosing and managing patients with measles is dwindling. Read DHHS Memo Here

Camp for Overweight Adolescents
ECU's Brody School of Medicine and NCSU's Eastern 4-H center will offer "Take Off 4-Health", a healthy lifestyles camp for boys and girls ages 12-18.
Informational Flyer


Prevent Blindness North Carolina has compiled vision resources to assist in meeting the requirements of The North Carolina Early Childhood Vision Care Program. More Info


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2008 Kindergarten Health Assessment
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The mission of the North Carolina Pediatric Society is to improve the health and well-being of children, their families and communities through the collective efforts of its membership, and to provide an organization for member support, professional communication, education and fellowship.