August 19, 2026

Submit Your Questions Now!

Join us for the quarterly, members only webinar FAFP Live: President's Office Hours with Dr. Carter next Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET.  This is your opportunity to ask questions, and gain useful insights on the topics that are most important to you and your practice. Click here to register now!

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Click here to submit them in advance to help guide the conversation and don’t miss this opportunity for an open, engaging discussion designed with Florida family physicians in mind.

Deadline Approaching: Last Chance to Submit CME Topics for 2027!

About the FAFP CME Activities:

The FAFP’s CME activities are designed to allow Family Medicine physicians and health care professionals the opportunity to update their medical knowledge, enhance clinical skills, and support their professional development through dynamic CME curricula.

President's Message - Dr. Danielle Carter

Childhood Vaccines: Stay the Course!

President Trump signed an executive order on Aug. 10 to narrow federal childhood immunization recommendations while also promoting separate visits and single-disease shots. The order, which also directs an HHS review, was not based on any new studies or information concerning current vaccine recommendations. It also does not immediately alter Florida's school-entry requirements. These are governed by a combination of state law and administrative rule, which currently remain unchanged. Florida physicians should continue to encourage childhood vaccination for school entry.  

The FAFP is aware that federal actions could influence future state policy changes and remains steadfastly committed to ensuring the vaccines required by state law and administrative rule remain unchanged. The FAFP continues to support the AAFP’s advocacy for patient-centered, evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and encourages the use of the AAFP's vaccine schedule. More information will be provided to the FAFP membership as it becomes available.  

My Green Doctor This Month: Wildfire Preparedness & Clinic Resilience

Longer wildfire seasons mean increased risks to clinics, staff, and patients. This month, My Green Doctor's Green Practice News features useful articles on wildfire preparedness, disaster resilience planning, antibiotic stewardship, and strategic purchasing for resilience. 

My Green Doctor is an environmental resilience practice management program for clinics, practices, and outpatient centers. It is also a money-saving membership benefit provided by the Florida Academy of Family Physicians! My Green Doctor’s expert coaches help practices to reduce costs, engage the entire staff, and strengthen operational resilience. Clinics and outpatient centers can anticipate a return on investment of 2-4 in the first year.

Additional Resources

2026 Prenatal Alcohol and Substance Use and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Survey