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This resolution, a formal expression of opinion or will by the West Virginia Senate, designates February 23, 2026, as "West Virginia American Academy of Pediatrics Child Health Advocacy Day at the Legislature." The West Virginia American Academy of Pediatrics (WV AAP) is a group of 267 pediatric healthcare providers and affiliates committed to improving the health of children and adolescents in the state, acting as a resource and a voice for them. The resolution acknowledges the critical role pediatricians play in child health and highlights that many health threats, such as chronic diseases, obesity, injuries, and communicable diseases, require broader solutions beyond the doctor's office. It also references the WV AAP's 2026 legislative priorities, which include maintaining strong immunization laws, ensuring access to care, promoting tobacco cessation, preventing and treating obesity, addressing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress, prioritizing mental and behavioral health, tackling the substance use epidemic's impact on children, and preventing firearm injuries. The resolution concludes by directing the Senate Clerk to send a copy of this designation to the WV AAP, signifying official recognition of their advocacy efforts.

http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2026&sessiontype=RS&input4=45&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res