Simply Healthcare, FCAAP, and Magic Johnson Host Discussion on Mental Health with Teens at Florida State Capitol; SimplyHealthyMinds.com Provides Online Resources to Address Challenges.
The Florida Pediatrician, Fall 2021
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 Fall 2021 edition of The Florida Pediatrician is now available.
Governor DeSantis Recognizes October as Safe Sleep Awareness Month in Florida
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, an effort that is spearheaded by DCF and The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida to reduce sleep-related infant deaths in the Sunshine State.
Pediatricians, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists and Children’s Hospitals Declare National Emergency in Children’s Mental Health
Today, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) and the Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) together representing more than 77,000 physician members and more than 200 children’s hospitals, declared a national state of emergency in child and adolescent mental health and are calling on policymakers to join them.
Call for Focus Group Participants!
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.
October Atopic Dermatitis Pediatric State Society Series Meeting
Join FCAAP and Integrity CE for the October Atopic Dermatitis Pediatric State Society Series Meeting.
FCAAP and Simply Healthcare Launch SimplyHealthyMinds.com
Simply Healthcare, in partnership with the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FCAAP), launched today SimplyHealthyMinds.com, a toolkit of resources to help children, families, healthcare providers and others navigate mental health challenges facing children.
FCAAP Supporting Pediatric Healthcare Providers to Increase Vaccination Uptake
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.
Join the Fall 2021 #FCAAPwellness Series
Join the Fall 2021 #FCAAPwellness Series! Enjoy activities and resources that support the all-around wellness of FCAAP members, including physical fitness, nutrition, mental wellness, mindfulness, and self-care.
Guidance for Monoclonal Antibody Use in Children with SARS-CoV-2 Infection or Exposure
The Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics Emerging Infections Task Force, issued the following guidance on monoclonal antibody (mAb) use in children with SARS-CoV-2 infection or exposure.

