NEW VIDEO: Mobilizing CA Local Health Equity Infrastructure
The CA State Department of Public Health (CDPH) recently released a new video. The video describes statewide efforts to build equity infrastructure in local health departments. It focuses on the impact of recent dedicated funding from the CA Equitable Recovery Initiative (CERI) grant. Health staff from across read more...
RELEASED: 2024 CA State of Public Health Report
The CA Department of Public Health released its first 2024 CA State of Public Health Report. This comprehensive report provides data and information on key public health indicators. It also covers health disparities and leading causes of morbidity and mortality. The biennial report has been established by CA state law read more...
Announcements
State Funding for Farm to School Programs
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is accepting applications for the Farm to School Incubator Program. The funding supports projects that advance child wellbeing through read more....
Apply for a Paid STEP Internship
The County of San Mateo is pleased to announce the return of the Supported Training & Employment Program (STEP), a program for current, non-minor dependents or former foster youth who have aged out of foster care or probation, and who are ages 18 - 24. Youth in guardianship who meet the qualifications read more...
Summer Impact! Be a Changemaker with San Mateo County Health Internships
Passionate about public health & community impact? Join our Summer Internship Program!
Communications Intern: Research & develop strategies for clear, equitable health read more....
Park Pics Photo Contest
On February 8, the San Mateo County Parks Foundation kicked off their third Park Pics Photo Contest. The contest goes through March 25, 2024.
Get out and explore your favorite San Mateo County Parks with your camera read more...
HPP Updates
HPP Staff Member Accepted into GARE CA Innovation Community Cohort!
Congratulations to Nupoor Kulkarni, a Community Health Planner with HPP! She is one of 25 members of the first GARE CA Innovative Community Cohort. This cohort brings together government workers from across the state to work on equity. Participants will engage in read more...
Community Announcements
Hike the Night Away, March 1
Spring into a new season by taking a hike at San Pedro Valley Park in Pacifica! Join the San Mateo County Parks Foundation, San Mateo County Pride Center, and San Mateo County Parks to learn about animal nightlife and history of the park. Flashlights are read more...
Register for the Women's Leadership Conference!
Join the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) as they host the Women’s Leadership Conference on March 28. The registration fee is $55, and a limited number of fee waivers are available to address barriers to attending. Read more...
Equity Assessment, Framework, and Action Plan Released
The City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) of San Mateo has established an Action Plan of 36 actions to help address disparities in San Mateo communities. C/CAG is committed to addressing historical harms by taking read more...
Boards and Commissions Vacancies
There is one vacant seat on City of Daly City Council, multiple vacancies for the City of Menlo Park, one vacancy on the Parks & Recreation Commission for the City of San Bruno, and three vacancies on the Agricultural Advisory Committee for County of San Mateo: read more...
Public Health 101 Workshops Launched!
February was a month of learning and sharing. Community residents and many Promotoras/Outreach workers across the County had the chance to learn about the basic functions of Public Health. Learnings also included the difference between upstream, read more...
Learning Opportunities & Highlights
Learn How to Strengthen Partnerships
The CDC Foundation Health Equity and Strategy Office is releasing a report on Strengthening Partnerships Between Governmental Public Health and Community-Based Organizations. This report was made with Human Impact Partners (HIP) and Kaiser Permanente. Join the upcoming webinar on March 26 read more...
Discover the World of Walk Audits
Join the San Mateo County Office of Education for an exciting walk audit facilitation training, guided by expert Mark Fenton. This training is for everyone. It aims to help you confidently plan and lead walk audits in your community to make walking and biking read more...
