| 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. |
| 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. |
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| 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 listed as practicing pediatrics in New Mexico: two in Albuquerque (Dr. Wylder and Dr. Adler), one in Santa Fe (Dr. Lathrop), and one in Clayton (Dr. Mulligan). More... |
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| In 2010, Dr. Ben Hoffman received the Walter W. Tunnessen, Jr. MD Award for the Advancement of Pediatric Resident Education at the Association of Pediatric Program Directors annual meeting in Chicago. Dr. Lance Chilton was selected as one of 2010's Immunization Champions, by the NM Immunization Coalition. NMPS president-elect Dr. Ben Hoffman was awarded the IMAP 2009 Physician Advocacy Merit Award for his commitment and accomplishments in the advocacy arena. Dr. Vic Strasburger was nominated for the AAP Ross Award for his contributions in media and adolescent health. Resident Dr, Ananya (Oni) Guha’s project titled “Familias Fuertes” received the AAP's 2009 Anne E. Dyson Child Advocacy Award. Previous awardees include Resident Dr. Tommy Clark's project titled "Grassroots Soccer". In 2007, the NMPS received the Voices for Children "Health Policy Voice" for efforts to affect change in the legislative arena on behalf of children's health. Previous awardees include Dr. Bob Greenberg who received the AAP Senior Section's Child Advocacy Award; Dr. George Bunch who was selected by the AAP Section on Community Pediatrics as a "Local Hero in Community Pediatrics"; and, Dr. Bill Green who received the Native American Child Health Advocacy Award given by the Committee on Native American Child Health. In 1981, 1995 and 2003 the New Mexico Pediatric Society won the AAP's Outstanding Chapter Award in the small chapter category. We are now considered a medium chapter. New Mexico's Lt. Governor Diane Denish was awarded the AAP's 2004 Child Health Advocate Award for her work on the Children's Cabinet and assisting the NMPS in achieving it's goals with the Agenda for New Mexico's Children. |
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