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Alabama Pediatrician: Conversations & Information for Your Practice

Celebrating Black History Month: Conversations with Dr. Holloway on Pediatric Health Disparities

February 01, 2026 • Alabama Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics • Season 4 • Episode 2

Alabama pediatric legend and AL-AAP's first Afro-American President, Dr. A.Z. Holloway, shares about his experiences growing up and as a Black pediatrician in Alabama, how healthcare and health disparities have changed through the years and more. This is truly an episode that will inspire more conversations on social and health inequities, as well as how we as pediatricians can advocate for and support our patients and their families.