With the state of Florida being impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton, FCAAP’s leaders are meeting to explore opportunities to help members and their communities recover. FCAAP members will receive an email in the coming weeks with the next steps to help us...
The Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FCAAP) has appointed Rani S. Gereige, MD, MPH, FAAP as Treasurer of its Board of Directors, effective September 18, 2024.
Three officers and four representatives were inducted to the FCAAP Board of Directors on Sunday, September 1, 2024.
The Results Are In! Thank you to everyone who participated in FCAAP’s 2024 election, to the candidates who ran, and to the Nominations Committee for setting the final slate for the election. After counting all the votes, the results are in! Congratulations to the...
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.