| Preamble |
Children are our most enduring and vulnerable legacy. For nations as well as individual families, they represent the link
between the past and the future, between experience and promise. The nurturing of future generations is a basic, and
most important human activity.
between the past and the future, between experience and promise. The nurturing of future generations is a basic, and
most important human activity.
| Mission |
The New Mexico Pediatric Society is committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health for all
New Mexico infants, children, adolescents and young adults. To this end, the members of the New Mexico Pediatric
Society dedicate their efforts and resources.
The New Mexico Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics is dedicated to the principle of a meaningful and healthy
life for every child. As an organization of physicians and allied health professionals who care for infants, children,
adolescents and young adults, the New Mexico Chapter seeks to promote this goal by encouraging and assisting its
members in their efforts to meet the overall health needs of children and youth; by providing support and counsel to
others concerned with the well being of children, their growth and development; and by serving as an advocate for
children and their families within the community at large.
New Mexico infants, children, adolescents and young adults. To this end, the members of the New Mexico Pediatric
Society dedicate their efforts and resources.
The New Mexico Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics is dedicated to the principle of a meaningful and healthy
life for every child. As an organization of physicians and allied health professionals who care for infants, children,
adolescents and young adults, the New Mexico Chapter seeks to promote this goal by encouraging and assisting its
members in their efforts to meet the overall health needs of children and youth; by providing support and counsel to
others concerned with the well being of children, their growth and development; and by serving as an advocate for
children and their families within the community at large.
| Objectives/Purpose |
The objectives and purposes of this society shall be to improve health and welfare of all infants and children in the state
of New Mexico; to further the policies and objectives of the American Academy of Pediatrics at the state and local levels;
to encourage and foster the highest professional understanding among pediatricians and other providers of children's
health services in New Mexico by offering an opportunity for exchange of ideas regarding social, scientific and
socio-economic phases of the practice of this specialty and by promoting clinical pediatric meetings.
of New Mexico; to further the policies and objectives of the American Academy of Pediatrics at the state and local levels;
to encourage and foster the highest professional understanding among pediatricians and other providers of children's
health services in New Mexico by offering an opportunity for exchange of ideas regarding social, scientific and
socio-economic phases of the practice of this specialty and by promoting clinical pediatric meetings.
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| History and Remembrances |
Although the history of the New Mexico Pediatric Society begins in 1945, the history of pediatrics in New Mexico stretches
back another decade and a half. The American Academy of Pediatrics was founded in 1930, with the country divided into
4 regions. Region IV consisted of the entire West and listed 56 members to start. By 1934, there were four physicians
listed as practicing pediatrics in New Mexico: two in Albuquerque (Dr. Wylder and Dr. Adier), one in Santa Fe (Dr.
Lathrop), and one in Clayton (Dr. Mulligan). More...
back another decade and a half. The American Academy of Pediatrics was founded in 1930, with the country divided into
4 regions. Region IV consisted of the entire West and listed 56 members to start. By 1934, there were four physicians
listed as practicing pediatrics in New Mexico: two in Albuquerque (Dr. Wylder and Dr. Adier), one in Santa Fe (Dr.
Lathrop), and one in Clayton (Dr. Mulligan). More...
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| Awards |
In 1981, 1995 and 2003 the New Mexico Pediatric Society won the American Academy of Pediatrics' Outstanding Chapter
Award in the small chapter category. We are now considered a medium chapter. Let's see if we can win again!
Resident Tommy Clark, MD was awarded the Anne E. Dyson National Resident Advocacy Award from the AAP for his
work helping to prevent AIDS in Zimbabwe (See Grassroots Soccer)
Bob Greenberg, MD has been awarded the AAP Senior Section's Child Advocacy Award.
"Local Hero in Community Pediatrics" George Bunch, MD was selected by the AAP Section on Community Pediatrics.
The Local Heroes program recognizes pediatricians who are leaders through action and advocacy for children in the
local communities.
Bill Green was awarded the 2006 Native American Child Health Advocacy Award given by the Committee on Native
American Child Health which recognizes significant contributions to Native American children’s health.
New Mexico's Lt. Governor Diane Denish was awarded the AAP's 2004 Child Health Advocate Award for her tireless work
on the Children's Cabinet and assisting the NMPS in achieving it's goals with the Agenda for New Mexico's Children!
Award in the small chapter category. We are now considered a medium chapter. Let's see if we can win again!
Resident Tommy Clark, MD was awarded the Anne E. Dyson National Resident Advocacy Award from the AAP for his
work helping to prevent AIDS in Zimbabwe (See Grassroots Soccer)
Bob Greenberg, MD has been awarded the AAP Senior Section's Child Advocacy Award.
"Local Hero in Community Pediatrics" George Bunch, MD was selected by the AAP Section on Community Pediatrics.
The Local Heroes program recognizes pediatricians who are leaders through action and advocacy for children in the
local communities.
Bill Green was awarded the 2006 Native American Child Health Advocacy Award given by the Committee on Native
American Child Health which recognizes significant contributions to Native American children’s health.
New Mexico's Lt. Governor Diane Denish was awarded the AAP's 2004 Child Health Advocate Award for her tireless work
on the Children's Cabinet and assisting the NMPS in achieving it's goals with the Agenda for New Mexico's Children!