TALLAHASSEE — In 2002, under the leadership of then President Dr. Rick Bucciarelli, the Florida Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics, Inc. (FCAAP), decided to sue the State of Florida for failure to assure that children on Florida Medicaid have appropriate access to Early Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment services.
Vaccinated for the Holidays!
FCAAP is collaborating with the Infectious Disease Prevention Network and other community partners, on two community vaccination events in Florida. Each event will feature a discussion about the impact of vaccines on the community, food, activities, and an opportunity for families to receive their COVID and influenza vaccines.
ASPR Schedules Virtual Pediatric Town Hall on Current Surge in Respiratory Viruses
The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH), and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), are hosting a combined Regions II and IV Virtual Pediatric Town Hall focused on the current surge in respiratory viruses that is exacerbating the ongoing strain on pediatric health care facilities.
Florida Pediatric Foundation Supports Feeding Florida this Holiday Season
For Giving Tuesday this year, the Florida Pediatric Foundation (FPF), the charitable foundation of the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FCAAP), is raising funds to support Florida’s food banks in their Hurricane Ian and Nicole relief efforts through a donation to Feeding Florida.
The Florida Pediatrician, Fall 2022
The Fall 2022 edition of The Florida Pediatrician is now available! The new issue features two Case Reports and includes winning Resident and Student Abstracts that were presented at the Future of Pediatric Practice 2022.
START YOUR WEEK WITH THE FCAAP VIDCAST!
FCAAP is thrilled to announce the FCAAP Vidcast, a weekly video podcast covering the world of pediatrics in Florida. Each Monday morning, we’ll bring you news, tips, updates, and expert advice from local and national guest speakers.
Hurricane Ian Mental Health Resources
Thousands of Floridians have been impacted by Hurricane Ian, and as relief efforts continue to help communities rebuild, it’s important to prioritize mental health to help heal some of the less visible effects the storm has had on our kids, neighbors, and colleagues.
Post Hurricane Ian Pediatric Survey
As our communities continue to recover from Hurricane Ian, FCAAP would like to ascertain the needs of its members in order to provide the resources and support most needed.
MIAMI AREA: HURRICANE IAN FAMILY DONATION DRIVE FOR MOMS & BABIES
The state of Florida, in partnership with Simply Healthcare and local partners, have announced a disaster relief donation drop off location specifically geared toward mothers and babies.
DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS
If your pediatric practice suffered economic or physical injury resulting Hurricane Ian, help may be available through the state of Florida’s Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan program. Gov. Ron DeSantis activated the program on Tuesday, Oct. 4, making available $50 million in short-term, no-interest loans to affected businesses in 22 Florida counties.