Parents

Recommended Immunization Schedules

The Centers for Disease Control and the American Academy of Pediatrics have provided these recommended immunization schedules. Please discuss your child's immunization needs with your pediatrician.

Health Reform Hits Main Street

Confused about how the new health reform law really works? This short, animated movie -- featuring the "YouToons" -- explains the problems with the current health care system, the changes that are happening now, and the big changes coming in 2014. Click here to watch the video

Affordable Care Act Benefits Michigan's Children

The Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics supports the Affordable Care Act and healthcare reform to make our children’s health our highest national priority. Read our position supporting the ACA from the Michigan chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics past President, Charles Barone II, MD, FAAP.

New Healthcare.Gov Website Helps Families Take Control of Healthcare

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services unveiled an innovative on-line tool that will help consumers take control of their health care by connecting them to information and resources to access affordable health care coverage. 

HealthCare.gov is the first website to provide consumers with both public and private health coverage options tailored specifically for their needs in a single, easy-to-use tool. 

The website will be a one-stop-shop for information about the implementation of the Affordable Care Act as well as other health care resources.  The website will connect consumers to quality rankings for local health care providers as well as preventive services.

“People need to see what choices are offered, what options cost, and how coverage works in practice,” said Karen Pollitz, Deputy Director for Consumer Support, Office of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight. “Today HealthCare.gov takes an important first step in that direction.  In the coming months and years, we will add pricing and plan performance information so that consumers can see and understand and make meaningful choices about their health coverage.”

Vote with Children in Mind

Parents are the first, best models in teaching their children good citizenship. Participate by voting. Find out more.

Become an Informed Advocate for Your Child

The MI Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics encourages you to talk to your child’s pediatrician about your child health, parenting, and child development questions. Be an informed advocate for your child with his or her pediatrician. Check out these web resources for more information.

• Looking for a trusted online resource that you can use to improve the health of your family? Healthychildren.org is a virtual extension of the pediatrician’s office. HealthyChildren.org empowers parents to be proactive about their children’s health.
  Read the complete press release: AAP Launches Healthy Children.Org (PDF)
• Need information on different child health topics or child development? http://www.aap.org/parents.html
• Does your child have a special health care need or chronic condition? Need resources to find insurance, doctors, a medical home, or support? Learn more about Children's Special Health Care Services.
• Get involved in your child’s life right from the start. Looking for child care, a playgroup, parent education, preschool or other program to support your child’s development before going to school? Find community resources to give your child a Great Start. www.ecic4kids.org
• All About Your Health for Teens. www.teengrowth.com

Child Health in MI Links

• Is your child uninsured? You might be eligible for state insurance programs. Go to the online application at https://healthcare4mi.com/michild-web/
• Need information about children’s mental health services in Michigan? http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-2941_4868_7145---,00.html
• Need information about newborn screening services in Michigan? http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-2942_4911_4916-64851--,00.htm
• Concerned about your child’s development? Go to Early On for information about developmental screening and services. http://www.1800earlyon.org/
• Concerned about your child being exposed to lead in your home? http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-2940_2955_2983---,00.html
• Concerned about childhood asthma? http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Asthma_Resources_6686_7.pdf
• Need information to help your child eat healthy and participate in more physical activity? http://mihealthtools.org
• Need resources to talk to your teen about difficult subjects like sex and substance use? http://www.michigan.gov/miparentresources/0,1607,7-107-37383---,00.html

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