The Florida Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics, Inc. (FCAAP) opposes Florida Amendment 3 – “Adult Personal Use of Marijuana” because marijuana use harms children and adolescents.
FCAAP APPOINTS TREASURER TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FCAAP) has appointed Rani S. Gereige, MD, MPH, FAAP as Treasurer of its Board of Directors, effective September 18, 2024.
Florida Chapter of AAP Inducts New Officers
Three officers and four representatives were inducted to the FCAAP Board of Directors on Sunday, September 1, 2024.
Florida Chapter of AAP Condemns SCOTUS Decision on Bump Stock Devices
he Florida Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics (FCAAP), the statewide voice of pediatricians in Florida, condemns the recent Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) decision to rescind the ban on “bump stock” devices as enacted during the Trump Administration and reaffirmed by the Biden Administration.
Measles PSA
The Florida Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics, Inc., (FCAAP) is proud to announce the release of a new public service announcement (PSA) video aimed at educating communities across the state about the seriousness of Measles and the importance of vaccination.
HPV PSA
FCAAP has launched a new public service announcement (PSA) video and a public transit advertising campaign aimed at educating communities across the state about the cancers caused by HPV and the protection offered through vaccination.
Florida Chapter of AAP Calls for Protection of Children from Armed Conflict
The Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FCAAP) is saddened by the immense suffering throughout the world, especially the suffering of children affected by the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Armed conflict has direct and indirect harmful consequences to children’s physical, mental, and behavioral health, that can persist throughout one’s life.
FCAAP APPOINTS NEW OFFICERS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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, effective July 21, 2023.
Pedestrian Safety
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 27, 2023 Florida Chapter of AAP Calls for Stronger Protections for Children on Heels of New National Policy According to the CDC’s Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System, among reporting states, Florida saw one of the highest...
FCAAP Applauds Judge Hinkle’s Ruling in the Dekker Litigation
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.