The Committee solicits feedback from Chapter members about immunization practices and disseminates the results back to Wisconsin pediatricians so that they can compare their practices with those of their peers. Committee members participate on several Wisconsin State panels including the Wisconsin Council for Immunization Practices and the Wisconsin Perinatal Testing Advisory Group to assure input that protects the health and rights of children. This Committee is dedicated to the prevention of unintentional and intentional injury of children in Wisconsin and across the United States. Members of this Committee strive to expand awareness of overseas opportunities and link together people with similar interests. Some Chapter members currently have interests in China, Russia, and Nicaragua.
Members maintain e-mail contact with others with international child health interests.
The Committee collaborates with the Pediatric Society of Nicaragua to improve health care for children in Nicaragua. Nebulizers are collected from Wisconsin and are distributed in Nicaragua through a nebulizer recycling program. M.D. This Committee guides Chapter members when working on legislative issues and works closely with the State Medical Society of Wisconsin when working on specific issues. The Committee organizes Legislative Days and provides lobbying education for Chapter members. Members of this Committee examine all aspects of the State of Wisconsin Maternal and Child Health Program.