Programs

The MIAAP creates programs and services to meet the needs of our members and patients. Programs can fall into two categories:

1. Pediatric Foundation grant funded programs such as our current initiatives Reach Out and Read and Assuring Better Child Development (ABCD).
2. Member service programs operated through the MIAAP.  Currently the MIAAP is working to create new initiatives to support our strategic priorities.

Reach Out & Read Michigan

Reach Out and Read is a national non-profit organization with a Michigan office within the Pediatric Foundation of Michigan. ROR promotes early literacy by giving new books to children and advice to parents about the importance of reading aloud in pediatric exam rooms. Reach Out and Read Michigan provides training and technical assistance to pediatric offices to establish and support ROR in their practice. If you are interested in starting an ROR program please contact Michele Strasz at or call the MIAAP office at 517-484-3013. You can also support ROR Michigan with donations of books and funds. Please see the website at www.reachoutandreadmich.org, or view the ROR Facebook page.

ABCD

Assuring Better Child Development is a national initiative to promote the utilization of evidence-based developmental screening in pediatric practices to screen and assess every child for developmental delays or special health care needs. The Pediatric Foundation of Michigan has received a grant from the Michigan Department of Community Health to train and support pediatric practices to implement developmental screening and make referrals to community and medical services for children who have demonstrated or are at risk of delays. To receive information about ABCD training in Michigan, please contact Michele Strasz at or call the MIAAP office at 517-484-3013.

Future Programs

• Billing
• Electronic Medical Records
• Medical Home

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