Alabama Chapter-American Academy of Pediatrics

05/27/2026

🎉Congratulations to Chapter members, Steffani Battle, MD, and Kym Middleton, MD, on their recent recognition at the Annual Meeting.

• Dr. Middleton, nominated for the Chapter podcast and her social media posts, was awarded the The Howard L. Holley Award which is presented to an Alabama physician who has made a significant contribution to the understanding and appreciation of medicine through non-technical published or broadcast works. These works may include films, books, articles, television or radio programs, that may have been produced for either physicians or the general public. The award is named for the late Howard L. Holley, M.D., the author of A History of Medicine in Alabama.

• Dr. Battle was recognized with the Ira L. Myers Service Award is presented to members of the Medical Association who have served the medical profession faithfully and meritoriously during their lifetime. The award was first given in 1986 to, and is named in honor of, Ira L. Myers, M.D., Alabama’s State Health Officer from 1963-1986.

05/27/2026

The latest episode of The Alabama Pediatrician Chapter Podcast is available now! Listen for updates on Chapter activities, as well as what is happening with Reach Out and Read-Alabama!

https://alabamapediatrician.buzzsprout.com/2176486/episodes/19186088-2026-quarter-2-updates-from-al-aap-and-reach-out-and-read-al

04/30/2026

Congratulations to Linda Lee on your retirement!

04/30/2026

Congratulations to Linda Lee on her well-deserved retirement! 🎉

Since 2005, Linda has led the Alabama Chapter-American Academy of Pediatrics with vision and dedication, growing its impact across key child health priorities and strengthening a network of more than 850 pediatricians across our state.

Her leadership helped bring important initiatives to life — including Help Me Grow Alabama, Reach Out and Read, and Pages Over Pixels — all making a lasting difference for children and families.

At VOICES, we are especially grateful for Linda’s partnership over the years on policy efforts to improve child health and safety, from child passenger safety to firearm safety awareness.

Linda’s impact will be felt for generations to come. Wishing her all the best in this next chapter — she has truly made Alabama better for children. 💜

04/23/2026

04/17/2026

Great start to the Spring Meeting with the Meet and Greet with the exhibitors.

04/16/2026

Our executive board had a great time together today at the Spring Meeting!

03/30/2026

Today is National Doctors’ Day, a nationwide observance dedicated to honoring physicians for their expertise, responsibility, and continued commitment to patient care. The Chapter would like to personally thank all of our members for their commitment to improving the health of Alabama's children.

03/04/2026

Reach Out and Read-Alabama is a program of the Chapter and we are proud to share their 2025 Impact Report. View the report to learn how the program is making a difference in the lives of the children of Alabama.

Turning the page into our 20th year, we're celebrating a new chapter in Alabama's story - one where every child is empowered to read, learn, and thrive! By promoting early literacy at checkups, Reach Out and Read-Alabama makes a real difference in young lives. View our impact report here: https://www.roralabama.org/impactreport2025

02/20/2026

Join us on the most recent episode of The Alabama Pediatrician Podcast as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Reach Out and Read-Alabama!

https://alabamapediatrician.buzzsprout.com/2176486/episodes/18706738-celebrating-20-years-of-reach-out-and-read-alabama