Please note: Regional Perinatal System and associated programs will be closed from December 21, 2009 through January 1, 2010. We will reopen for business on Monday, January 4, 2010.

Our Organization
The Regional Perinatal System (RPS) is a collaborative project of Children's Hospital, Sharp HealthCare and UCSD Medical Center and is funded by the California Department of Health, Maternal Child Health Branch. RPS serves as a nonpartisan liaison, consultant and resource for all perinatal providers in San Diego and Imperial Counties. RPS activities are guided by local issues/needs and input from the:

• Regional Perinatal Advisory Board
• San Diego Perinatal Advisory Council (PAC)
• Perinatal Nurse Leaders Council (PNLC)
• Multi-disciplinary HealthCare Providers
• State of California, Department of Health, MCH Branch

Population Served
The Region covers a large geographic area containing two counties:

• San Diego with a population of over 2 million and births in excess of 50,000 per year
• Imperial County with 140,000 residents and 3,000 births annually

The region includes a major urban area, with multiple health and social service providers, near the coast; and isolated, inland rural areas with limited resources.

Programs and Region-wide Activities

• Clearing house for information, materials and referrals
• Strategic planning for perinatal services
• Technical assistance for perinatal agencies and groups
• Quarterly local "Cribsheet" and state "Perinatal Care Matters" newsletters
• Perinatal Advisory Council
• Perinatal ad hoc committees and task forces
• Collection of "No-prenatal care" statistics
• Perinatal Quality Assessment Programs
• Perinatal Care Protocols and Guidelines
• Calendar of perinatal in-service education opportunities
• Community-based professional education classes and seminars
• "Think Ahead!" Preconception Care Project
• "Sweet Success" California Diabetes and Pregnancy Program (CDAPP)
• San Diego County Welcome Baby Program: Prop 10 Kit for New Parents
• Southern California Perinatal Transport System