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,...
FCAAP Supports Continued Use of Masks in Schools
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...
FCAAP Receives 2020 AAP Outstanding Chapter Award
Congratulations, Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics Members! YOU did it! FCAAP has received the 2020 American Academy of Pediatrics Outstanding Chapter Award in the Very Large Chapter Category! We're so proud of your hard work and dedication to...
FCAAP Supports Legislation to Increase Vaccination Rates in Florida Schools
Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics Supports Legislation to Increase Vaccination Rates in Florida Schools SB 1936 Filed by Senator Lauren Book would eliminate non-medical vaccine exemptions for school-aged children and keep kids safe from preventable...
FCAAP Launches Public Service Announcement to Raise Awareness of Children’s Routine Vaccinations
The Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FCAAP), an organization that promotes the health and welfare of Florida's children and supports pediatricians and pediatric specialists as the best qualified provider of their healthcare, has launched a...
Florida Pediatric Foundation Supports No Kid Hungry Florida this Holiday Season
Did you know that 1 in 4 children in the United States could face hunger this year because of the coronavirus? Florida’s kids need us. Feeding America estimates that 22.7% of children in Florida under age 18 are living in households that experienced limited or...
FCAAP Releases November Updates to White Paper Regarding Schools During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FCAAP) today released updates to “FCAAP Recommendations Regarding Schools During the COVID-19 Pandemic” - a white paper to assist Florida’s school superintendents as they operate schools in their districts...
FCAAP Releases October Updates to White Paper Regarding Schools During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FCAAP) today released updates to “FCAAP Recommendations Regarding Schools During the COVID-19 Pandemic”, a white paper to assist Florida’s school superintendents as they operate schools in their districts...
FCAAP Updates White Paper on Re-Opening School in Florida
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...
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...