Comprehensive Pediatric Resources for Georgia Practitioners

Georgia healthcare professionals dedicated to pediatric care have access to a wealth of resources designed to elevate practice quality, efficiency and patient outcomes. From injury prevention toolkits to mental health support and quality improvement initiatives, these resources aim to support pediatricians and enhance the well-being of children across the state.

Injury Prevention Toolkit

The Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (GAAAP) provides a comprehensive Injury Prevention Toolkit. This toolkit includes downloadable flyers for clinicians and parents/caregivers, covering critical safety topics. Current flyers address:

• Accidental Ingestion of Marijuana Edibles: Guidance for prevention, anticipatory counseling, and support in case of accidental ingestion.
• Digital Media Safety: Resources for safe digital media usage, including anticipatory guidance for clinicians and parents.
• Button Battery Safety: Information on prevention, anticipatory guidance, and support for button battery injuries.

For questions regarding these flyers, contact Fozia Khan Eskew at feskew@gaaap.org.

Additional Pediatric Resources

GAAAP offers a diverse range of resources to support pediatric practices, including:

• The Georgia Pediatrician: Stay current with the latest news and insights in the field of pediatrics through publications like The Georgia Pediatrician.
• School-Based Health Centers Toolkit: A toolkit prepared by the School Health Committee of the Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
• Mental Health Resources: Access a curated list of mental health resources and tools to address the mental health needs of patients.
• Archived Webinars: Members can access past webinars for ongoing professional development. (Password protected)
• Childhood QI Project Resources: Explore quality improvement goals and tools from the Childhood QI Project 2025-2026 Resource Hub.

Supporting Patient Well-being

Resources are available to support patients’ overall well-being, including tools and information for parents and caregivers. These resources aim to empower families and promote healthy development.

Accessing Resources

All of these resources are readily available through the GAAAP website, providing a centralized location for everything needed to enhance pediatric practice and patient care.