There are over 2,000 pediatrician members of Chapter 1 who represent communities from the

American Academy of Pediatrics northern California border to the central San Joaquin Valley.  

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CEASE CA Tobacco Cessation Trainings: Clinical Effort Against Second Hand Smoke Exposure project is now available to member practices in Northern California. For more information: TRAININGS

For more information about CEASE and other resources for clinicians and families, see http://www.aap.org/richmondcenter. To see a video demonstration of the program, visit http://www.ceasetobacco.org.

Announcing the NEW GeneticsinPrimaryCare.org! 

 The Genetics in Primary Care Institute is pleased to announce the launch of their new Web site, GeneticsinPrimaryCare.org. This site houses practical tools and information for pediatric primary care providers (PCPs) regarding genetics and genomics, genetic testing, family history, genetic counseling, and patient communication. Visit our Provider Education page for resources, webinars, and live educational activities, including the upcoming Dive into the Gene Pool Conference. Explore the role of pediatric primary care providers in the provision of genetic medicine with the new Genetic Medicine & Primary Care Infographic.  

Vaccine Exemption Talk by Paul Offit, MD
To view the slides for this presentation please click on the link: Unvaccinated


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a look at the Chapter Blogs on the lower right side of the Home page and our new Facebook link below. These are focused discussions and updates from committees and other chapter oriented topics. You can comment on any topic in any discussion. Here is a way to participate in a new way and add your opinions. For the latest in Advocacy Updates, click Advocacy Updates in the Odds & Ends Section on this page.

Current Events on Home Page

This new link highlights our members who have been recognized at the state level (District) for  special achievement and other noteworthy activities.

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Meetings upcoming (see CME Events):