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Building Healthy, Equitable Communities

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Partnering to advance health
Our collaborative of community-based organizations, County agencies, cities, schools, hospitals, and leaders use policy change to promote health and equity so everyone can reach their full potential.

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Making the Healthy Choice the Easy Choice
By building healthy, equitable communities, we can prevent diseases and help ensure everyone in San Mateo County can live a long, healthy life.

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Get Healthy San Mateo County Key Priorities

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Healthy Housing

Stable and affordable housing protects health and provides the ability to engage in healthy opportunities.

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Healthy Neighborhoods

Complete neighborhoods make it easy for residents to be healthy every day in their communities by making the healthy choice the easy choice the easy choice.

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Healthy Schools

High-quality education creates pathways to better health.

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Healthy Economy

A strong local economy builds household financial security for all and promotes everyone’s health.

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Announcement October 14, 2016

Community Health Planner Position

We have one position open on our small and mighty team of Community Health Planners. You will be an integral part of the Get Healthy San Mateo County initiative, helping to advance equity through policy and environmental changes and lead our Health Economy work.

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Announcement October 14, 2016

Intern with us

We have two internships for grad students to learn more about health and equity in San Mateo County and advance place-based work. Apply today!

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Announcement September 14, 2016

Partnership Opportunities

How can your city or organization work with GHSMC to promote health? Check out our latest factsheet for ideas to collaborate!

10 Key Components of Healthy, Equitable Communities

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Healthy, Stable and Affordable Housing
Socially integrated housing that is stable and affordable, near transit, appropriate for all income and generational levels, has healthy indoor air quality and is free of pests, mold and similar negative conditions and energy efficiency.

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Complete Neighborhoods and Communities
"People-centered” design with residential, businesses, services, schools, jobs, recreation and transit in close proximity, high quality infrastructure and street design with good lighting and landscaping to support mixed uses, transit and walkability.

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High-Quality Education System
Strong programs from K-12 to college level and trade schools, universal childhood and enrichment programs, affordable afterschool programs and childcare, and opportunities for youth career and skill development and adult education.

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Thriving and Inclusive Economy
Diverse local small businesses, economic opportunities with family, supportive wages/benefits, fair labor practices, job skills trainings, and community support of new and current businesses.

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Healthy Food Access
Affordable, fresh, local and culturally appropriate foods at grocery stores and farmers markets, space and resources to grow food in schools and neighborhoods and accessible clean drinking water.

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Active Transportation Options
Affordable & accessible transportation options for all ages, such as walking, biking, & public transit; innovative, easy to use, fast, well connected, & efficient transit located near jobs, housing, & retail & quality bike & pedestrian infrastructure.

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Safe and Diverse Public Places, Parks, and Open Space
Public places (plazas, mini-parks, etc.) in convenient locations across neighborhoods for people to be active, relax, socialize and host community events, with age and culturally appropriate programs and amenities such as benches and community gardens.

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Sense of Community Where Everyone Feels Like They Belong and are Safe
Safe and socially cohesive neighborhoods, opportunities for the community to connect, local leadership is representative of community demographics and empowered residents are involved in decision-making and social and civic engagement.

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Clean Environment
Clean air, soil and water with high performing green spaces and efficient natural systems, healthy trees, and affordable, sustainable energy and water systems.

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Public Services and Infrastructure for People of all Incomes, Ages, Races, and Immigration Status
Affordable healthcare and childcare, age in place, culturally supportive services and infrastructure for seniors to stay independent, and accessible services like libraries, recreation facilities and medical centers.

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Get Healthy San Mateo County Implementation Strategies

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Capacity Building
Offer technical assistance and support to organizations and agencies.

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Communication
Regularly share information and opportunities to get involved, conduct public education and engage the community in decision-making processes.

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Research
Create toolkits and publications with the latest research and emerging best practices.

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Community Implementation Funding
Release annual funding opportunities for place-based primary prevention and health equity efforts.

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Policy
Provide evidence-based policy tools to change the places where people live, work, and learn to improve health outcomes and advance health equity.

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Planning
Engage in relevant City and community planning processes.

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