About Community Care
Hospitals work 24/7 to care for patients. In doing so they understand the importance of caring for communities outside the walls of hospital buildings. The social determinants of health — conditions often dictated by where people live, learn, work, play, worship, and age — all have a huge effect on a community’s health. They can significantly affect a patient’s health risks and outcomes. Hospitals recognize and work hard to address these conditions with a focus on eliminating disparities in care delivery and health outcomes through education, community benefit programs, and more.
San Diego County to Host Tuberculosis Information Session
The County of San Diego Public Health Services Tuberculosis Prevention and Care Branch will host an information session at the North Inland Live Well Center in Escondido. The session, which is set for March 12 from 1 to 3 p.m., is designed to empower promotores, community health workers, and community representatives with the knowledge and...
Preparing for the Impact of H.R. 1: Rebuilding Our Safety Net in San Diego and Imperial Counties
As we look ahead to the potential implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), it is essential that we begin preparing now. Funding cuts, combined with work requirements for non-disabled Medicaid enrollees, an increase in the frequency of eligibility redeterminations, restricted eligibility for some immigrant groups, and tightened rules around provider taxes and state-directed payments, will require us to re-engage familiar strategies, adopt new ones, and strengthen our efforts to safeguard coverage for the most vulnerable residents of San Diego and Imperial counties.
5 Things To Know: Save the Date: Love Your Heart SD Week is Feb. 9-14
This annual event brings together organizations across the U.S. and Mexico to provide free blood pressure screenings to the public, helping the community get to know their blood pressure numbers and take charge of their own heart health. Learn more and find ways to get involved at Live Well San Diego.
5 Things To Know: Last Chance to Weigh in on CHNA Next Steps
The window is closing to complete the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment follow-up survey and help move the report’s insights forward. All responses are anonymous and must be submitted by Jan. 31.
5 Things To Know: County of San Diego Seeks Community Input on Food Justice
The County of San Diego will hold a virtual community meeting on Dec. 12 from 2-3:30 p.m. (PT). The event will discuss progress on San Diego County’s Food Justice Community Action Plan and allow time for community feedback in an effort to improve food access and security and guide future county action across the region....
5 Things To Know: Save the Date for San Diego County Promotores Coalition Annual Conference
Commemorating its 14th year, the Adelante Promotores Conference will return on March 13, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Mission Valley; registration opens soon.
5 Things To Know: Resources Available for Thanksgiving Meals in San Diego
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches next week, several local organizations will be serving and distributing Thanksgiving dinners to families in need, including the San Diego Food Bank, San Diego Rescue Mission, Feeding San Diego, and Salvation Army. More information is available on the NBC San Diego website.
5 Things To Know: San Diego County Partners with Agencies for Community Vaccination Services
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches next week, several local organizations will be serving and distributing Thanksgiving dinners to families in need, including the San Diego Food Bank, San Diego Rescue Mission, Feeding San Diego, and Salvation Army. More information is available on the NBC San Diego website.
5 Things To Know: Support Requested to Connect San Diego Households with Food Resources
As the government shutdown continues, nearly 400,000 San Diegans who receive CalFresh benefits will experience a delay or reduction in November benefit allotments. To bridge the gap, the San Diego Food Bank and its network of 450+ nonprofit partners have shared a GPS Food Locator Map, which shows (by zip code) food distributions and pantries that offer no-cost food assistance.
5 Things To Know: Input Needed to Turn CHNA Insights into Next Steps
Thank you to members and community partners for helping shape the 2025 San Diego Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), which highlights the region’s health challenges. All are invited once again to share their perspective — whether from lived experience or professional expertise — through the 2025 CHNA Follow-Up Survey. Input will help hospitals understand community priorities and turn insights into next steps. All responses are anonymous and will be used solely for this survey.