Health is a gift.
One that allows us to create lives full of possibility and communities full of prosperity. We’re working to ensure every resident of San Joaquin County has access to that gift: That they have the resources to keep their body, mind and relationships healthy as they build a brighter future for themselves and for our region.
Vision
Together, we can build a community where…
Residents have access to quality, affordable health care
Families have access to restorative mental health and rehabilitation services
No parent has to worry about putting healthy food on the table
Every resident is active and has access to nature and green space
Need
Too Few Medical Professionals, Too Many Risk Factors
99% of census tracts with greater health care access
Lodi has far lower access to health care than 99% of other jurisdictions across the state with at least 9 other census tracts in San Joaquin County fairing similarly. Source.
190 mental health professionals per 100,000 residents
There are 190 mental health professionals per 100,000 San Joaquin County residents compared to 289 per 100,000 statewide. Source.
10% of adults diagnosed with diabetes
Rates of diabetes in San Joaquin County are slightly higher than state levels with the County faring poorly on many of the factors that contribute to obesity and diabetes, including physical inactivity and food insecurity and quality. Source.
