ACPeds Awarded Heritage Foundation Innovation Prize for Pivotal “Doctor, Heal Thyself” Project
ACPeds Awarded Heritage Foundation Innovation Prize for Pivotal “Doctor, Heal Thyself” Project
June 03, 2025
For More Information Contact: connect@acpeds.org
Atlanta, GA — The American College of Pediatricians (ACPeds) is honored to announce it has been selected as a recipient of The Heritage Foundation’s prestigious Innovation Prize for its proposed project, Doctor, Heal Thyself. This campaign seeks to restore sound medical practice within pediatric care, uphold physician integrity, and equip pediatricians to speak out against transgender interventions on minors.
The Innovation Prize recognizes visionary projects that address the most pressing challenges facing American society. With this award, ACPeds will expand its campaign to reach over 67,000 pediatricians, encourage them to reject harmful ideological mandates, and amplify a growing coalition of voices advocating for children’s health and evidence-based care.
Dr. Michael Artigues, President of ACPeds, expressed gratitude for the recognition:
“We are deeply honored to receive this Innovation Prize from The Heritage Foundation. This award strengthens our campaign to restore physician credibility and amplify pediatricians’ voices to change policy and culture.
It enables us to continue standing for truth, ethics, and—above all—for vulnerable children.”
Dr. Jill Simons, Executive Director of ACPeds, emphasized the impact of continued collaboration:
“We are thrilled to be chosen as an Innovation Prize recipient and are profoundly grateful to The Heritage Foundation for their ongoing support of our mission. This partnership enables us to promote pediatric care that genuinely centers on what is best for each and every child.”
The Doctor, Heal Thyself initiative builds on ACPeds’ recent efforts, including the Biological Integrity Initiative and the Doctors Protecting Children Declaration, both of which have received attention and support from thousands of physicians and healthcare professionals.
To arrange an interview with Dr. Artigues or Dr. Simons of ACPeds please contact connect@acpeds.org.
The American College of Pediatricians (ACPeds) is a national medical association of licensed physicians and healthcare professionals who specialize in the care of infants, children, and adolescents. It was founded by a group of concerned physicians who saw the need for a pediatric organization that would not be influenced by the politically driven pronouncements of the day. The mission of the ACPeds is to enable all children to reach their optimal physical and emotional health and well-being. The ACPeds is committed to fulfilling its mission by producing sound policy, based upon the best available research, to assist parents and to influence society in the endeavor of childrearing.
