Organizations Filed Purposes:
TO ATTAIN OPTIMAL PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SOCIAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING FOR ALL CHILDREN IN ARKANSAS THROUGH ADVOCACY, SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT OF OUR MEMBERS.
TO ATTAIN OPTIMAL PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SOCIAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING FOR ALL ARKANSAS CHILDREN.
MEMBER ENGAGEMENT: ARKANSAS CHAPTER AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS (ARAAP) MEMBERSHIP DUES HELPED FACILITATE MEMEBERSHIP ENGAGEMENT THROUGH WEBINARS, COMMUNICATION INITIATIVES, AND STATE PARTNERSHIPS. DUES ALSO SUPPORTED ONGING ADVOCACY ON STATE AND FEDERAL POLICY ISSUES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ADVOCACY FOR COVID-19 RELATED POLICIES, INCLUDING CARES ACT-RELATED REIMBURSEMENTS FOR PEDIATRICIANS AND ENHANCED REIMBURSEMENT FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES PROVIDED BY PEDIATRICIANS.
HPV IMMUNIZATIONS: ARAAP ENGAGED IN EFFORTS TO IMPROVE REMINDER AND RECALL SYSTEM USE IN INCREASING HPV IMMUNIZATION RATES IN ARKANSAS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED SITE VISITS TO PEDIATRIC PRACTICES, EDUCATIONAL WEBINARS, AND COLLABORATION WITH THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ALIGN MESSAGING TO PRACTICES AND CONSUMER/FAMILIES.
EARLY CHILDHOOD: ARAAP TRANSITIONED FROM A MEMEBERSHIP ROLE TO A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN THE STATE'S EXCEL BY EIGHT FOUNDATIONS COLLABORATIVE DUE TO FUNDING FROM THE PRITZKER CHILDREN'S INITIATIVE THAT WAS CONTRACTED TO ARAAP THROUGH THE AR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. ARAAP BEGAN ADVOCACY TO ACTIVATE PAYMENTS FOR MEDICAID CODES THAT SUPPORT POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN PRENATAL TO AGE THREE AND TO SECURE FUNDING FOR A DEMONSTRATION OF HEALTHY STEPS, AN EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAM FOR PEDIATRIC PROVIDERS THAT SUPPORTS FAMILIES IN CARING FOR YOUNG CHILDREN.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Anna Strong | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 25 | $57,871 |
| Aimee Olinghouse | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 25 | $7,018 |
| Greg Sharp | DIRECTOR | 0.75 | $0 |
| Bryan Harvey | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| Sarah Bone | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| Alan Mease Md | DIRECTOR | 0.75 | $0 |
| Missy Graham Md | DIRECTOR | 0.75 | $0 |
| Frederick Barr Md | DIRECTOR | 0.75 | $0 |
| Maya Lopez Md | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| Gary Wheeler Md Mps | PRESIDENT | 8 | $0 |
| Chad Rodgers Md | PAST PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
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