The Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FCAAP) today released updates to “FCAAP Recommendations Regarding School Reopening”, a white paper to assist Florida’s school superintendents as they reopen their school districts. This guidance is pursuant to...
Introducing #FCAAPwellness
#FCAAPwellness a pediatric provider wellness series exclusively for FCAAP members Purpose: To provide activities and resources to support the all-around wellness of FCAAP members, including physical fitness, nutrition, mental wellness, and self-care....
FCAAP Names Dr. Lisa Gwynn 2020-2022 President
The Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FCAAP) is proud to announce Lisa Gwynn, DO, MBA, FAAP, CPE has been voted President for the 2020-2022 term. “I am so pleased for the opportunity to lead such a tremendous organization whose work has led to...
FCAAP Releases White Paper on Re-Opening School in Florida
As Florida’s schools prepare to re-open this Fall, superintendents are weighing options for doing so safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FCAAP) today released “FCAAP Recommendations Regarding School...
FPP2020 Online – Connecting for Kids!
The Future of Pediatric Practice 2020 has moved online! Although we won't be gathering in person this year, FCAAP has planned a fun, interactive, and educational virtual conference for all pediatric health care providers. Join us September 4 - 5, 2020, from the...
The Florida Pediatrician, Summer 2020
The Summer 2020 edition of The Florida Pediatrician is now available! Click here to access this edition. In this issue... Evidence-Based Medicine Curriculum: Our Experience at the University of Florida, Jacksonville The Impact of a Medical-Legal Partnership in...
FCAAP Launching NEW Forum Series July 2
By popular demand following the success of FCAAP’s hit COVID-19 Forum Series, the Chapter is excited to launch its NEW FCAAP Florida Health Care Provider Forum Series! This 12-part webinar forum series for Florida-based pediatricians will feature a new 30-minute...
Provider Relief Fund Application Deadline is July 20
Below are important updates from the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) for Medicaid and CHIP providers. Provider Relief Fund Application Deadline is July 20 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced additional distributions from...
Supreme Court Rules DACA Cancellation Was Illegal
On Thursday, June 18, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision on the consolidated cases regarding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The 5-4 ruling concludes that the Trump Administration violated the Administrative Procedures Act when...
FCAAP Offices Closed in Recognition of Juneteenth
FCAAP Offices Closed in Recognition of Juneteenth In recognition of Juneteenth, the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Inc. ("FCAAP"), will be closed Friday, June 19, 2020. This day commemorates June 19, 1865, when news finally reached African...

