San Diego Injury Prevention Program
A student-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit at UC San Diego, empowering our community through injury education, outreach, and evidence-based programs.
San Diego’s premier
student-run injury
prevention program.
We are a student-run 501(c)3 nonprofit organization centered at UC San Diego, dedicated to empowering our community through injury education, community outreach, and evidence-based programs.
BUILDING A SAFER SAN DIEGO
SDIPP is committed to reducing preventable injuries and promoting safer environments for individuals and families across the San Diego area. Through our various programs and initiatives, we aim to increase the use of evidence-based strategies for injury prevention in all areas, from adolescent sports to fall prevention classes at senior residential homes.
HOW WE CREATE IMPACT
From community outreach to collaborations within healthcare—see what drives our mission forward.
Health Literacy Presentations
Educate students in San Diego schools on the importance of injury prevention
Health Fairs
Provide helpful resources for local communities, promoting health and wellness
Fall Prevention Classes
Lead fitness, mobility, and tai chi classes for residents of nursing homes.
Community Outreach
Promote health programs by distributing informational materials and engaging with local residents to increase awareness and participation.
Collaboration
Work with professionals from various hospitals and health groups to coordinate initiatives, share resources, and support efforts that improve public health outcomes.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENTS
The San Diego Injury Prevention Program was founded on a simple realization: injuries are not inevitable. Our mission is to reduce preventable injuries and promote safer environments for individuals and families throughout San Diego.
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HOW TO JOIN
- No application fee required.
- Members must be 18 years of age or older.
- Dedicated to community health and wellness.
