AAP-OC (American Academy of Pediatrics - Orange County Chapter)

Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees

AAP-OC is a small non-profit chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, based in Newport Beach, California, serving Orange County. The organization works to promote child health by advancing pediatric excellence through education for local pediatric care providers, supportive initiatives, and advocacy at the state and local levels. It hosts continuing medical education for chapter members at no charge, drawing on both local and national experts to inform practice. The chapter also supports the education of medical students and residents by waiving attendance fees for chapter events through member support, helping to prepare the next generation of pediatric professionals.
Key activities include the Reach Out and Read program, which distributes more than 100,000 new developmentally appropriate books each year to pediatric offices across Orange County. The organization collaborates with the Orange County Health Care Agency and works with California state legislators through the broader AAP CA network to advance policies benefiting children.

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