he Florida Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics (FCAAP), the statewide voice of pediatricians in Florida, condemns the recent Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) decision to rescind the ban on “bump stock” devices as enacted during the Trump Administration and reaffirmed by the Biden Administration.
With the 2024 hurricane season upon us, FCAAP has developed a new resource to help pediatricians educate the families in their communities on how to prepare for a disaster or emergency.
Children today are immersed in digital and social media more than ever. But how much media consumption is too much? Join FCAAP as we explore ways pediatricians can help parents and caregivers strike a healthy balance. With support from the American Academy of Pediatrics and a collaboration with AT&T, this webinar will provide practical suggestions and support pediatricians in their efforts to educate families and caregivers about the importance of establishing healthy digital habits for their families.
Thank you to all FCAAP members who participated in the nominations process for the 2024 election. The Nominations Committee has confirmed a slate of excellent candidates for this year’s election.
The Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics has the privilege of welcoming Academy Award Nominated filmmaker Scott Hamilton Kennedy to The Future of Pediatrics 2024. During the Sunday luncheon at the Future of Pediatric Practice, Scott will lead an interactive session with select scenes from his documentary, SHOT IN THE ARM, which explores vaccine hesitancy historically and in the context of Covid-19.
Through the continued support of the AAP Pediatric Disaster Preparedness Ambassador Grant Program, FCAAP has produced a new PSA to help families prepare for a natural disaster.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Champion Challenge! We loved seeing what you are doing to keep kids, families, and their communities safe and healthy – and the innovative ways you’ve learned to prevent and control the spread of infections in your practices. Congratulations to FCAAP’s IPC Champion Challenge winners. Check out who won and the IPC tips that earned them recognition.
Congratulations to Dr. David Paul Robinson for being selected as the 2024 Audrey Lincourt Schiebler, RN, FAAP, and Gerold Schiebler, MD, FAAP, Advocacy Award recipient!
With the measles outbreak over the past few months, FCAAP has dedicated itself to creating resources for pediatricians to help them familiarize themselves with measles and the latest recommendations for the management of measles, and to provide easy to use tools to...
In January 2023, the guidelines for breastfeeding in HIV exposed infants were updated. For the first time, these guidelines included the opportunity to discuss breastfeeding with mothers who are interested in breastfeeding their newborns.
