Summary: Producer/Host: Sue Mackey Andrews Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Well child care and other issues, the Maine Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics Topic: Discuss pediatric care for young children as well as the interests of the Maine Academy in advocating for child health issues. Key Discussion Points: a) Learned about MAAP and its work to advance healthy environments for young children, advocate for Medicaid expansion, tanning beds, “screen time” for young children b) Discussed poverty as a key influence upon the health and wellness of young children c) Discussed nutrition/obesity, sleep, and other important components of early child health Guests: A) Leslie Goode, Executive Director, Maine Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics B) Steve Feder, DO – pediatrician from Damariscotta area, President of the Maine Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
