The Florida Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics, Inc. (FCAAP) commends U.S. District Judge Robert L. Hinkle for the ruling in Dekker, et. al. v. Weida, et. al, finding that Florida’s exclusion of treatment for gender dysphoria from Medicaid coverage is both illegal and unconstitutional.
Congratulations to the 2023 recipients of the Luther W. Holloway Award!
Congratulations to Dr. Lisa Gwynn for being selected as the 2023 Audrey Lincourt Schiebler, RN, FAAP, and Gerold Schiebler, MD, FAAP, Advocacy Award recipient!
Each year, leadership positions on the Chapter’s Board of Directors open for nomination and election. The participation of members in selecting the leaders and representatives of FCAAP is critical! Please take several minutes to thoughtfully consider and nominate members to serve in these leadership roles within FCAAP.
The Spring 2023 edition of The Florida Pediatrician is now available!
The Future of Pediatric Practice is the annual conference of the Florida Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics. Hosted over Labor Day weekend each year, the conference attracts pediatric health care professionals from around the state of Florida and across the country. Join us this fall as we celebrate 10 years of education, networking, and fun at FPP!
FCAAP is thrilled to announce the inclusion of a new Corporate Member Partner for 2023!
The Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FCAAP) commends Florida House Speaker Paul Renner for his commitment to prioritize children’s health and well-being through his child-friendly plan to change school start times to combat sleep loss.
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2023 Audrey Lincourt Schiebler, RN, FAAP, and Gerold Schiebler, MD, FAAP, Advocacy Award and the Phillip O. Lichtblau, MD, Award!
The Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FCAAP) is renewing its commitment to vaccines as a vital tool in protecting children and communities against vaccine-preventable diseases and the ongoing pandemic. FCAAP urges all eligible individuals to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
