Illinois Chapter

Through the IMPACT project, the AAP Illinois Chapter will build upon its experience working with pediatricians, school nurses, physical educators, legislators and the media to convene at least eight community-based teams to work with local school districts on physical education and activity issues. The goal of the project is to increase school-based fitness and physical education programs, increase the number of schools adhering to the Illinois daily physical education law, and leverage community resources for sport and physical activity opportunities so that suburban Chicago school children increase fitness and reduce risk for obesity. The AAP Illinois Chapter will develop a kit and public relations materials, facilitate training of community-based teams on the issues, assist them in convening local decision makers, and promote successful strategies of the IMPACT program statewide.

Primary Contact Person
Holly J. Benjamin, MD
Phone: 773-702-0003
E-mail: hbenjami@peds.bsd.uchicago.edu