Our mission is to promote the optimal health and development of the children and adolescents of Northern and Central California in partnership with their families and communities, and to support the pediatricians who care for them.
Today, the California chapters of the American Academy of Pediatrics joined together—representing over 5,500 pediatricians—urging collaboration for prompt and safe reopening of schools in letters released this morning. Evidence has shown that safe in-person education for grades TK-12th can be accomplished with properly implemented safety protocols even in areas of high community spread of COVID.
Read moreIn continuation to our "To Vape or Not to Vape: That is the Question" chapter chat, we are excited to announce our latest chat on vaping myths and misconceptions. In this chat, we aim to understand the basics of vaping and e-cigarettes, recognize how prevalent vaping is among teens and pre-teens, recognize the influence of vape culture online, discuss possible techniques for helping teens quit vaping and demonstrate the Quitline referral process. This conversation will be led by Valerie Gribben, MD, FAAP.
Register nowThis 2 day interdisciplinary conference is designed for primary care and subspecialty health care professionals and others who care for children, youth, and adults with developmental disabilities and complex health care needs. This year’s conference will be live-virtual, employing a live stream zoom webinar. The live presentations will be recorded and made available for 30 days so you can review any content you might have missed. Topics in 2021 include ever-present concerns about COVID-19 and updates on screening, diagnosis, and vaccines, as well as telehealth, mental health issues, crisis intervention, and the role of law enforcement related to improving interactions and encounters with children and adults with developmental disabilities. Practical presentations describe putting research into practice in genetics, endocrinology, gastroenterology, neurology, and aging.
Register nowJoin over 2000 members of California Chapter 1, AAP. Participate in advocacy, education and networking at a local level. Our chapter covers Northern and Central California, from the Oregon border to Monterey, Kings, Tulare and Inyo Counties.
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