Pediatrics

Children's Health Foundation improves the health of children through its support of research, education, and care.

CUMBERLAND PEDIATRIC FOUNDATION'S MISSION AND PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH CARE OF CHILDREN OF THE CUMBERLAND REGION BY IMPROVING THE QUALITY, INCREASING THE EFFICIENCY, AND LOWERING THE COST OF THE DELIVERY OF PEDIATRIC HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN THE REGION. THE CUMBERLAND PEDIATRIC FOUNDATION IMPROVES COMMUNICATION AMONG THE PROVIDERS OF HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN. IT DEVELOPS "BEST PRACTICE" GUIDELINES FOR PROVIDING AND DOCUMENTING THE QUALITY OF PEDIATRIC CARE, PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL PEDIATRIC EDUCATION THROUGH THE PROVISION OF TEACHING SERVICES TO MEDICAL STUDENTS AND RESIDENTS IN PRIVATE PRACTICE SETTINGS, AND THE SPONSORSHIP OF CONTEMPORARY PRACTICE SEMINARS.

The American SIDS Institute, is dedicated to the prevention of sudden infant death and the promotion of infant health through research, family support, and professional education.

TO OPERATE AS A NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATION, CHARITABLE IN ITS INTENT, BY SPONSORING A CHARITABLE BALL AT WHICH YOUNG LADIES MAY BE PRESENTED TO THE ARCHBISHOP OF ST. LOUIS, AND THE NET CONTRIBUTION OF SUCH CHARITABLE BALL SHALL BE GIVEN AND PAID DIRECTLY TO CARDINAL GLENNON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IN ST. LOUIS FOR THE USE AND PURPOSES AS REQUIRED BY THE MEDICAL CENTER OR TO ANY OTHER CATHOLIC ORGANIZATION AS DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD. TO CONDUCT A SERIES OF DANCES FOR CHILDREN OF MEMBERS AND CATHOLIC CHILDREN OF THEIR FRIENDS AND ASSOCIATES, THE NET PROCEEDS THEREON SHALL BE GIVEN AND PAID DIRECTLY TO CARDINAL GLENNON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OR TO ANY OTHER CATHOLIC ORGANIZATION AS DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD. A CHILD WHO IS NOT CATHOLIC, MAY BE PERMITTED TO ATTEND DANCES WITH THE CONSENT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE APPROVAL OF THE ARCHBISHOP'S REPRESENTATIVE.

THE MISSION OF THE NJ CHAPTER, AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS, INC IS TO ATTAIN PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SOCIAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING FOR ALL INFANTS, ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION, THE NJAAP SHALL SUPPORT THE PROFESSIONAL NEEDS OF ITS MEMBERS.

CHNC IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING CARE AND OUTCOMES FOR INFANTS IN CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL NICUS THROUGH SHARING OF DATA, INFORMATION AND IDEAS FOR BENCHMARKING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF SAFETY AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES.

A LEADING AUTHORITY, ADVOCATE AND VOICE FOR THE HEALTH OF OUR STATE'S CHILDREN AND THE PROFESSION OF PEDIATRICS.

TO EDUCATE PHYSICIANS AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS INVOLVED IN THE CARE OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH CONGENITAL AND STRUCTURAL HEART DISEASE IN THE LATEST ADVANCES IN THE FIELD OF INTERVENTIONAL THERAPIES FOR CONGENITAL AND STRUCTURAL HEART DEFECTS.

DEVELOPMENT OF ONLINE INTERACTIVE SERVICE FOR PEDIATRICIANS AND PARENTS TO USE AS A CLINICAL GUIDE FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT.

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES TO PATIENTS AND FAMILIES WITH CYSTIC FIBROSIS.

DEVELOPING RESILIENT CHILDREN THROUGH THE COLLABORATION BETWEEN COMMUNITY PEDIATRICIANS, FAMILIES AND OTHER PARTNERS.