Paving pathways of advocacy and action in our resident community
In 2018, residents in StAT founded Stanford’s Pediatric Advocacy Council, which orchestrates grassroot advocacy efforts, education, and skills-building for all pediatric residents. Designed to meet every 2-4 weeks, the Advocacy Council helps coordinate efforts and disseminate advocacy initiatives that span the hospital system to respond to community, legislative, and national child health needs.
We support our fellow pediatric resident physicians in creating systemic changes to improve child health in our local communities and nationally. We understand that health care is one of many important factors that influences the health of children.
We accomplish this goal by working as physician-advocates through community-building, mentorship, advocacy, and education. We also seek to learn from and advocate with our local communities, our patients and our community partners.
Our group has come from a vast background of experiences and interests. Together, we are working to tackle some of the greatest concerns faced in our communities and beyond. Our projects have spanned areas such as antiracism work, refugee family wellness, gun violence, public charge, new mother support, and COVID-19 response and relief.
At our Rally for Racial Justice in the wake of George Floyd's murder, over 800 members of the Stanford Medicine community reflected and pledged themselves to antiracism work. We continue to work with program and hospital leadership to integrate antiracism into our curriculum and in our community engagement.
Projects for 2020 and onward
Families at the Border
Families at the Border is a coalition group that started in the Stanford School of Medicine with the goal of promoting the health and wellness of refugee families.
Social Media
We will continue to build our social media presence as a platform to advocate for health equity. Check out our page above!
COVID-19 Advocacy and Resource Dissemination
In collaboration with PAP, we will continue to provide resource navigation for COVID-19 in the community.
Vaccinations
As pediatricians, we're passionate about the community health benefits of vaccination! Our efforts will focus on combating misinformation and highlighting scientific evidence.
Legislative and Community-Based Advocacy
We will continue to dialogue with legislators and community leaders to support and advocate for equitable health and wellness for all.
Teen Mental Health
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Section on Pediatric Trainees (SOPT) has announced their 2021 annual campaign, "Kids Mental Health Advocacy" and we're excited to take part.
Learn how you can play a role!
If you are interested in joining the Resident Advocacy Council please email: lpchadvocates@gmail.com
