San Diego Injury Prevention Program
A Division of the California 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.
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 VOLUNTEER
- No membership fees ever.
- Members must be 18 years of age or older.
- No minimum or maximum volunteer shift requirement.
- Dedicated to community health and wellness.
Testimonials
Reviews from our Fall Prevention Class attendees at Chateau Retirement Living Community:
"[SDIPP] was very helpful. We can't have enough of these programs!"
— Sabine Bradshaw
"It was a wonderful demonstration and explanation on what to do when you're falling down to feel safe and know what to do."
— Sonia Sirlin
"I especially enjoyed the stretching exercises. The breathing exercises were also very helpful. I'll definitely be back."
— Karen Morse