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.
5 Things To Know: San Diego County Seeks CPR Training Host Sites
In honor of National Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Awareness Month, Revive & Survive is partnering with the SCA Foundation for its Ready to Respond: Sudden Cardiac Arrest Training Week from Oct. 12-18.
Hunger in Our Region: A Shared Challenge
This month, during Hunger Awareness Month, we join with our community partners to raise awareness about a growing crisis — access to nutritious food. For some, food is a daily comfort and certainty. For others, it is a source of constant worry, sacrifice, and stress.
Hope Amid the Chaos
“Whenever there would be any … catastrophe that was in the movies or on the air, [my mother] would say, ‘Always look for the helpers. There will always be helpers. … If you look for the helpers, you will know that there’s hope.”
— Fred Rogers
Listening to Our Communities: The 2025 CHNA
Yesterday marked the release of San Diego County’s 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). Reflecting three years of thoughtful collaboration by hospitals and community partners, this report represents the voices of more than 1,600 community members who spoke candidly about their health, lives, and experiences with a system too often stretched thin.
5 Things To Know: Reminder: Imperial County Receives Grant to Support Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
The National Alliance on Mental Illness San Diego-Imperial County chapter has received a $4.5 million grant from the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC). The grant will be used to provide direct housing subsidies and case management support to individuals released from prison in Imperial County.
5 Things To Know: Upcoming Webinar to Share Resources for Formerly Incarcerated Seniors in Need of Health Coverage
On July 22, Justice in Aging will host a webinar intended to help reentry navigators, legal service providers, and aging advocates support formerly incarcerated seniors in accessing health care coverage. It will include instructions on enrolling in Medicare using the Incarceration Special Enrollment Period, accessing Medicare services while in community supervision, and accessing additional financial...
5 Things To Know: CHCS Opens Applications for Professional Development Program
The Medicaid Pathways Program, offered by the Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS), is a nine-month professional development program intended to support senior Medicaid staff’s leadership skills. The curriculum’s core components include practicing a competency-based leadership model, engaging in individual coaching, and applying the leadership curriculum. Senior leaders in Medicaid agencies from all states and...
5 Things To Know: San Diego Resilient Response Fund Launches to Support Nonprofits
Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties has announced that applications are open for the new San Diego Resilient Response Fund. The fund is a collective effort by local funders, created to provide timely, flexible funding for organizations navigating the impacts of shifting federal policies and funding. Nonprofits may apply for funding in one of...
5 Things To Know: Community Feedback Sought for San Diego County’s Annual HUD Plan
San Diego County Housing and Community Development Services seeks the community’s input on how to prioritize funding for housing, community improvements, and economic development initiatives. This feedback will be used to develop the 2026-27 Annual Plan, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Feedback is welcome online and at...
5 Things To Know: Imperial County Board of Supervisors Appoints New County Executive Officer
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors has appointed Kathleen Lang, DPA, as the new county executive officer, effective June 27. Previously, Dr. Lang served as a representative of HealthNet and worked with the Imperial County Local Health Authority Commission, where she led implementation of the California Accountable Communities for Health Initiative, the Whole Person Care...