Institutionalizing Equity at the Community Level
In the summer of 2022, Public Health, Policy & Planning (PHPP) co-led a community-engaged research approach. This Community Collaborative Process had two main aims. The first was to establish a formal structure for community collaboration, power sharing, and trust read more...
Join PHPP and El Concilio at Stanford’s 22nd Annual Community Health Symposium!
The 22nd Annual Community Health Symposium is hosted by Stanford University. It showcases the work of Stanford representatives and community partners in underserved read more...
Meet Jiana, Our New Office Specialist!
Jiana brings talent and enthusiasm to support our Community Health Improvement Plan and Strategic Planning initiatives. As a recent graduate of Santa Clara University, Jiana holds a background in read more...
Announcements
New Food Program Coming this Summer
SUN Bucks, also known as Summer EBT (S-EBT), is a new program to help families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer.
Children participating in free or reduce price school meals, temporary assistance for needy read more...
HPP Updates
Equity in Action—Launching the PHPP Equity Plan
In our January issue, we shared how Public Health, Policy & Planning (PHPP) is developing a division-wide equity plan. Now, we are excited to announce the launch of our very first Equity Plan! This plan includes at least two read more...
Community Announcements
Be Part of the Movement for Tribal Health Equity!
Shape the future of health equity for California Tribes with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH)! CDPH is assembling a Tribal Health Equity Advisory Group (THEAG) and seeking passionate representatives from Tribes, AIAN organizations, and read more...
Join the California Pathways into Public Health Fellowship Program
Are you passionate about public health? Gain valuable experience at local health departments while supporting essential public health activities. As a paid Pathways Fellow, you'll engage in a variety of entry-level tasks including communicable read more...
Wunderlich County Park Celebrates 50 Years
Join San Mateo County Parks in celebrating the 50th anniversary of Wunderlich County Park on Saturday, April 13 at 10 a.m. Parks staff will lead guided nature hikes and historic read more...
Join Our Walk Audit to Improve Safety Around Costaño Elementary School
Do you want to help make the area near Costaño Elementary School safer? You can by joining our walk audit!
A walk audit is when read more...
Dive into Community Engagement with Half Moon Bay NET!
Applications are now open for the Spring 2024 session of Half Moon Bay’s annual community engagement program, Half Moon Bay NET (Network – Engage - Transform). Don't miss read more..
Advancing Equitable Community-based Transportation Planning
The California Air Resources Board has started two new grant programs to reduce greenhouse gases and make transportation fairer. A report by the Othering and Belonging Institute looks at how well these read more...
Boards and Commissions Vacancies
There are two vacant seats on the Planning Commission and one vacant seat on the Recreation Commission for the City of Daly City, one Library Commission seat for the City of Menlo Park, one vacancy on the Parks & Recreation Commission for the City of San Bruno, and multiple vacant seats for the City of Redwood read more...
National Nutrition Month
Every March National Nutrition Month is celebrated in schools, hospitals, food pantries and several other places. It focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing healthy eating and physical activity habits. This year’s theme addressed the farm-to-fork aspect of nutrition, from food production and distribution to read more...
Join the First Annual Afrofuturism Student Conference
The San Mateo County Office of Education is hosting the 1st annual Afrofuturism Student Conference on April 27 from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. It will be held at the San Mateo County Office of Education office in Redwood City. The purpose of this arts-based student conference is read more...
