OUR MISSION

AAP-CA3 is dedicated to achieving physical, mental health and social
well-being for all infants, children and adolescents in San Diego and Imperial Counties and supports our members in this endeavor.

OUR VISION

All children reach their full potential.

OUR VALUES & BELIEFS

All children should have ready access to quality pediatric healthcare services in a medical home.

All decision regarding child healthcare should be made with the best interest of children in mind.

The most effective delivery system for children is integrated.

The practice of pediatrics is a thriving
and rewarding profession.

Pediatricians are influential leaders in bringing about improved healthcare systems for children and their families.

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WHAT WE DO

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EVENTS & EDUCATION

AAP-CA3 organizes locals events geared to entertain as well as educate. Visit our Events & Education page for the latest.

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LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY

AAP-CA3 encourages advocacy amongst its members and other’s in the community who have an interest in issues affecting children. Visit our Advocacy page for convenient links and updated news.

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RESOURCES

AAP-CA3 provides valuable archives and links to a variety of local, state, and nationwide resources for healthcare and child welfare professionals, parents and educators.

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HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

AAP-CA3 provides countywide coordination and support to the First 5 Commission of San Diego’s Healthy Development Services (HDS) project that provides health-oriented services to children ages 0-5.

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REACH OUT AND READ SAN DIEGO

Reach Out and Read San Diego, a program of AAP-CA3, prepares San Diego’s youngest children to succeed in school by partnering with doctors to prescribe books and encourage families to read together.

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FIRST 5 FIRST STEPS

First 5 First Steps provides home visitation services for expectant parents to promote positive parenting and enhanced child health and development.

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