Welcome, Kevin and Norah!
We are excited to welcome our new interns who will be contributing their talents this summer and beyond!
Kevin, our Communications Intern, will will focus on researching and developing read more...
Announcements
Stanford Health Equity Ambassadors: Applications Open Soon!
Stanford is calling for their next round of Health Equity Ambassadors. The goals of the program are to:
Join our EMS Corps Cohort and Receive a $10,000 Student Grant- Apply Before 7/31!
Applications are now open for the September Cohort of our Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Corps program. This program is a partnership between San Mateo County Health and Alameda County's EMS Corps Program. Read more..
Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital, part of CommonSpirit Health, invites local non-profit organizations to apply for grants aimed at supporting services that enhance health, mental well-being, and health equity. The application period is open now through August 16, 2024. Funding criteria:
Address one or more significant health needs identified in Sequoia Hospital's most recent CHNA:
Grant Opportunity for Local Non-Profits: Enhancing Health and Well-Being in Our Community
Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital, part of CommonSpirit Health, invites local non-profit organizations to apply for grants aimed at supporting services that enhance read more...
HPP Updates
Local Nature Champions
In June, the Natural Capital Symposium 2024 highlighted San Mateo County Health. Dr. Rachel Borovina presented as a pediatrician and the County’s Park Prescription (Rx) Program co-founder. She shared about read more..
Love at Our Core!
Health Policy & Planning (HPP) attended the 12th annual celebration of Pride hosted by Behavioral Health and Recovery Service's Office of Diversity and Equity and Health Equity Initiatives, and the Pride Center. It was an event full of color, splendor, and gender read more...
African American Community Initiative Hosted Juneteenth Celebration
San Mateo County’s African American Community Initiative (AACI) hosted its Juneteenth Celebration on June 14. The event took place at Eastside College Prep read more...
Community Announcements
2024 Summer Meal Program for Children
Children who qualify for free or reduced-price school meals through a school meal application, an Alternative Income Form, or receive CalFresh, CalWORKs, or Medi-Cal, are automatically enrolled. No sign up is needed. Read more...
Boards and Commissions Vacancies
There are multiple vacant seats for the County of San Mateo:
Commission of Aging: There is one vacancy on the Commission of Aging. This Commission develops and conducts programs in conformity with specific provisions of Older Americans Act of 1965 read more...
CHIP Work Groups Guide Collective Action Countywide
The Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) work groups continue to advance implementation in three community-identified priority areas (see the Chip Report). Mental Health, Access to Healthcare Services, and Social Determinants of Health work groups guide progress towards a read more...
Learning Opportunities & Highlights
Annual Safe Routes to School National Conference
The Safe Routes to School National Conference will take place on October 22-24, in Fort Collins, Colorado. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with other champions for active transportation, public health, and Safe Routes from all over the country. This is an opportunity to share read more...
