Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics

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This month, pediatricians from FL participated in educational sessions & met with FL’s legislators in DC to discuss the importance of ensuring access to quality health care for all of FL’s kids. Learn how you can get involved in FCAAP’s advocacy efforts - https://lnkd.in/ecT28MaD

This National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (March 17-23), take a quiz to test your knowledge of prenatal alcohol exposure and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. https://lnkd.in/eRShNVXm

Do you know what to do if a patient presents with a febrile rash illness? Would you consider measles? Learn when to consider measles and how to care for your patient while protecting yourself and your clinic staff with this resource - https://lnkd.in/ecW9fVFf

New AAP technical report can help counter misinformation about abusive head trauma https://lnkd.in/eZybmiYt

Pediatricians play a pivotal role in advocating for laws and policies relating to child health. Thank you to these FL-based docs who traveled to DC to advocate on behalf of Florida’s children.

Patient Safety Awareness Week (March 9-15) started in 2002 to encourage everyone to learn more about health care safety. Learn more about this year’s focus - the power of “A.” https://lnkd.in/eDiEkwpF

Thank you, Dairy Council of Florida, for renewing your Corporate Membership for 2025! Dairy Council, a FCAAP Corporate Member at the Friend level since 2023, is committed to providing science-based education about the nutrition and health benefits that dairy foods provide. Thank you for your dedication to children’s health and your support of pediatric healthcare professionals in Florida! Learn more about FCAAP Corporate Membership at https://lnkd.in/ekJypaZM

Florida must take action to address the unlicensed sales of intoxicating hemp products. Right now, kids are being put at risk. Thank you for looking at this key issue, Representative Michelle Salzman. https://lnkd.in/eiiE3N67

This group of FL-based pediatricians spent several days in DC attending advocacy trainings & meeting with legislators to talk about protecting the future of all children by ensuring equitable access to quality health care. Thank you for advocating for FL’s children & families!