It's Legislative Session time, time to advocate for our patients to our elected officials! Joining us today are Dr. Nola Ernest, our Chapter's Legislative Chair, and former Representative, Jay Love, who is our AL AAP's lobbyist! Get a crash course on how a bill becomes a law, tips on talking to legislators, and what the Chapter's agenda this year includes!

To find out who your local officials are: click here.

For more AL AAP info on legislative advocacy: click here.

Alabama pediatric legend and AL-AAP's first Afro-American President, Dr. A.Z. Holloway, shares about his experiences growing up and as a Black pediatrician in Alabama, how healthcare and health disparities have changed through the years and more. This is truly an episode that will inspire more conversations on social and health inequities, as well as how we as pediatricians can advocate for and support our patients and their families.

Discover the PATHS Program from the Children's of AL's Behavioral Health Department and all the resources it provides to pediatric providers across the state! From tele-mental services to didactic lectures and more, the PATHS Director, Margo Harwell shares how great this program is!

For more information on the PATHS Program: click here.

For more information on COA's Behavioral Health Services: click here.

To contact Margo Harwell: Margo.Harwell@childrensal.org or 205-638-5673.