FCAAP NAMES 2021 CHAPTER AWARD WINNERS Tallahassee, FL (July 6, 2021) – Through the Florida Pediatric Foundation (FPF), the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FCAAP) has named the 2021 recipients of its two prestigious Chapter awards. “The Florida...
The American Rescue Plan expanded the Child Tax Credit, so families can qualify for more money and can receive payments monthly, rather than having to wait until the end of the year. Eligible families will receive $3,600 per child younger than 6 and $3,000 per child...
Do you know someone who has been an incredible mentor to those early in their career? Is your practice engaged in noteworthy quality improvement projects that are worth celebrating? Are you on a team that is leading community initiatives that improve child health? We...
The Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FCAAP) is hosting an Infection Prevention and Control virtual conference on Saturday, July 17, 2021, from 10:00am ET (9:00am CT) – 3:30pm ET (2:30pm CT). The five and half hour event will consist of four...
FCAAP APPOINTS NEW OFFICERS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS Tallahassee, FL (June 10, 2021) – Following a recent vacancy in the Vice President position, The Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FCAAP) has appointed two new Officers to its Board of Directors,...
Each year, leadership positions on the Chapter's Board of Directors open for nomination and election. The following positions are open for nomination this year: Region 1 Representative Region 3 Representative Region 5 Representative Pediatric Subspecialist At Large...
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, and pediatric allied health practitioners in Florida. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, May 2021 Mental Health Supplement edition of The Florida Pediatrician is now available.
On May 20, 2021 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized storage of Pfizer Inc and German partner BioNTech SE’s COVID-19 vaccine at standard freezer temperatures for up to one month, in an effort to make the vaccine more widely available. Unopened, thawed...
Youth e-cigarette use is on the rise, but pediatricians can play a key role in helping their patients quit vaping. Click here to view the special presentation "Escape the Vape: E-Cigarettes 101" from the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics'...
For Immediate Release May 17, 2021 Tallahassee, FL Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics Supports Continued Use of Masks in Schools Statement by the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics “Taking into account that children under...
