Public Policy and Advocacy

Established in 2016, the Joel Alpert Award is awarded to an abstract submitted to the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) Meeting, that improves the health of underserved children through service, education or advocacy. The Award is supported by donations from Dr. Alpert’s community. The abstract must be submitted through the PAS abstract portal.  The first or…

The Public Policy and Advocacy Award recognizes a health care professional, pediatric department, or program whose public policy advocacy efforts at the state, regional, national, or international level have improved the health and well-being of infants, children, and/or adolescents.