The Florida Pediatrician is a peer reviewed journal published quarterly by the Editorial Board of the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. The journal includes scientific articles, case reports, legislative updates, and other information relevant to pediatricians, pediatric specialists, … Continue reading
Media Contact: HQW.Press.Office@MyFLFamilies.com
Governor DeSantis Recognizes October as Safe Sleep Awareness Month in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – On October 22, 2021, Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Shevaun Harris highlighted that Governor Ron DeSantis has recognized October as Safe Sleep Awareness Month in Florida, … Continue reading
Pediatricians, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists and Children’s Hospitals Declare National Emergency in Children’s Mental Health
AAP, AACAP and CHA call on policymakers at all levels of government to act swiftly to address mental health crisis
WASHINGTON, DC (October 19, 2021) – Today, … Continue reading
Registration is now open for 2 focus groups!
FCAAP is seeking Florida pediatric health care providers to participate in a 60-minute focus group session. Two dates are available, and participants will be provided a monetary incentive for their participation.
Each session will begin with time for questions and answers with the project leaders about the two educational videos previously created and released through the project (the videos and the corresponding CME information are available below). … Continue reading
Join FCAAP and Integrity CE for the October Atopic Dermatitis Pediatric State Society Series Meeting
Topic: The Critical Role of Pediatric Clinicians in Achieving Best Practices in Atopic Dermatitis Assessment, Management, and Referral
Date: Thursday, October 28, 2021
Time: 12:30-2:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Speaker: Stanley M. … Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: AMANDA BEVIS
(202) 680-9262
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Simply Healthcare and Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics Launch SimplyHealthyMinds.com, Where Floridians Can Find Resources to Support Children’s Mental Health
One in Five Florida Kids Suffer Mental Health Conditions; … Continue reading
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has funded FCAAP to participate in the Supporting Pediatric Healthcare Providers to Increase Vaccination Uptake project. FCAAP is hosting a focus group aimed to identify (1) the needs of pediatric healthcare clinicians related to increasing routine vaccination in children and adolescents to inform the development of strategies, … Continue reading
#FCAAPwellness
a pediatric provider wellness series
exclusively for FCAAP members
Purpose: To provide activities and resources to support the all-around wellness of FCAAP members, including physical fitness, nutrition, mental wellness, mindfulness, and self-care.
Details: The #FCAAPwellness series is free to all FCAAP members and will include at least one live activity or discussion each week, … Continue reading
Guidance for Monoclonal Antibody Use in Children with SARS-CoV-2 Infection or Exposure
Provided by the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Emerging Infections Task Force
Tallahassee, FL (August 24, 2021) – The Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics Emerging Infections Task Force, … Continue reading
The Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics will be kicking off the Fall 2021 edition of its popular #FCAAPwellness series this September with a one-mile Fun Run Challenge in the FCAAP Club in Strava during The Future of Pediatric Practice 2021 September 3-5! … Continue reading
