February highlighted heart and oral health, but the need for prevention and access to care continues year-round. Learn how El Camino Health and our Community Benefit partners are expanding access to healthcare services and supporting prevention efforts across our community.
In honor of American Heart Month, we’re highlighting Community Benefit partner South Asian Heart Center, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Learn how this nonprofit offers preventive screening, lifestyle counseling, education, and ongoing follow-up specifically for South Asians, a population at much greater risk of heart disease and diabetes.
Community Benefit partner Health Mobile provides free, comprehensive dental treatments to low-income and unhoused individuals throughout San Jose. See how their clinics on wheels continue to improve oral health access and delivery.
On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, El Camino Health attended the 46th Annual MLK Luncheon, hosted by Community Benefit partner African American Community Service Agency (AACSA). The event served as a cultural celebration, with panelists, performances and presentations from Santa Clara County leaders.
El Camino Health will participate in the 2026 State of the Valley Conference as its lead sponsor. The event, hosted by Joint Venture Silicon Valley, brings together people from all over the region to discuss challenges and opportunities, based on data-driven findings about the economy and health of our community.
El Camino Health’s Food is Health initiative shared joy, connection, delight and health tips at the Making Memories Holiday Program, hosted by the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce. On Dec. 12, 13, and 14, the team gave out healthy treats to families at the Sweet Surprises tent before and after trolley rides and visits with Santa.
The American Diabetes Association hosted its annual State of Diabetes event on Nov. 14. El Camino Health Chief Medical Officer Mark Adams, MD, participated in a panel discussion about ways to live with diabetes and make diabetes and obesity care more accessible.
Community Benefit partner School of Arts and Culture at MHP is removing economic barriers in East San Jose’s Mayfair neighborhood with the Los Mercaditos Hunger Relief Program. Twice a month, families can receive free, healthy food at community farmers markets.
Children and youth who are victims of child abuse benefit from psychotherapy but often don’t have access to behavioral health resources. Community Benefit partner Bill Wilson Center works to address this need through the Child Abuse Treatment Program (CHAT), which provides psychotherapy treatment services, information and help navigating the criminal justice system.
The El Camino Health Community Benefit annual report for FY 2025 is now online. It includes an overview of the grant programs and partners we work with and the critical services these organizations provide to achieve positive outcomes.
The FY 2027 Community Benefit Grant application period opened last week. We are accepting grant applications now through February 2026. The funds are to support health initiatives that take place between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027.
This year’s Women’s Health Summit took place during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with community education focused on wellness, prevention and access to care. El Camino Health’s Cancer Care team participated, with oncologist Priya Jayachandran, MD, and breast surgeon Kaye Lu, MD, MPH, serving as panelists.
El Camino Heath was honored to be the presenting sponsor for the 2025 Los Gatos Great Race at the end of August. This family-friendly, local tradition promotes healthy activities and supports charitable causes through the Rotary Club of Los Gatos — a win-win.
Community Benefit partner Chinese Health Initiative (CHI) addresses the unique health needs of the Chinese community in our region. With funding from El Camino Health’s Community Benefit program, they provide bilingual, culturally appropriate health education, including workshops and webinars on diabetes care and prevention.
When cancer affects you or a loved one, it takes a toll physically and mentally. Community Benefit partner Cancer CAREpoint helps ease that burden by increasing access to mental health support through free, professional counseling services, specifically for those navigating a cancer diagnosis.
This October, we honored Breast Cancer Awareness Month by learning more about this condition and supporting breast cancer research and programs. Discover easy ways to continue to protect your breast health and the health needs of others.
At Camp Via West, Community Benefit partner Via Services hosts a summer camp program for youth with developmental disabilities or cognitive and social challenges. Community Benefit program funding gives campers access to Youth Healthcare Services, including individual health screenings, and more.
Community Benefit partner Breathe California envisions a world that promotes healthy lungs and a healthy environment. Using Community Benefit program funding, they provide asthma prevention management and education support for low-income children and families in San Jose and throughout Santa Clara County.
We’ve announced our fiscal year 2026 Community Benefit partners. See how partner programs address specific, unmet health needs throughout Santa Clara County.
El Camino Health Los Gatos Hospital Men’s Health Fair helps men in our community get the specialized treatment and resources they need to manage their health. This year’s event took place on Saturday, July 19.
There are two ways to participate in El Camino Health’s Food is Health initiative this summer and fall: Try a Community Recipe Challenge or join a Wellness Walk. Both activities are helping our communities make small, daily choices that are powerful steps toward better health.
Community Benefit partner West Valley Community Services’ CARE senior program cares for seniors who live near or below the poverty level with groceries, emergency financial aid and other resources.
Community Benefit partner Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley provides care management and behavioral health support for vulnerable older adults, many of whom are Holocaust survivors.
May was Older Americans Month, and improving life and health for older members of our community is a high priority of El Camino Health and our Community Benefit partners.
April is National Stress Awareness Month, a time set aside to help us focus on healthy ways to deal with stress to prevent adverse effects and enjoy our lives.
Community Benefit funding enables Playworks to team up with Campbell Union School District to manage recess and playgrounds and encourage healthy, safe play.
Community Benefit partner Midtown Family Services works closely with those at risk of homelessness to help them improve their financial security and remain in their home or find a new one.
The LGS Recreation 55 Plus Program offers free or low-cost social and recreational opportunities for older adults across Los Gatos and the surrounding area.
El Camino Health was a sponsor of the MLK Luncheon in January, presented by the African American Community Service Agency, a Community Benefit partner.
Child Advocates of Silicon Valley is committed to ensuring every foster child has a caring adult. Explore how CASA program transforms lives in the community.
Discover the FY2026 Community Benefit Grant application details. Submit your application by February 28, 2025, to support community health initiatives.
El Camino Health’s Community Benefit FY2024 annual report is online, showing how we work with partners to reduce health disparities and improve life and health across our service area.
Join us for El Camino Health’s annual tree lighting on December 6 at our Los Gatos campus, featuring a school choir, Santa, crafts, and festive fun for all!
Breast cancer survival continues to rise as diagnosis and treatment improves, and El Camino Health is working with partners to help more women benefit.
The Peninsula Healthcare Connection’s New Directions program helps Santa Clara County residents who are living unhoused (or at high risk) access needed care and services.
In May and June, we celebrated positive change and increased awareness, with May recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month and June designated LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
El Camino Health's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Economic Opportunity internship program provides opportunities in healthcare for local, underrepresented high school students and young adults.
Cupertino Union School District is committed to improving healthcare access and providing an equitable, positive learning environment for all students.
Our partner, AACI (Asian Americans for Community Involvement), focuses on improving health and increasing healthcare access for Asian Americans in the Bay Area.
Chief Nursing Officer Cheryl Reinking, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, DipACLM, was one of five area nurses honored at Chefs of Compassion, a gala benefiting West Valley Community Services.
El Camino Health's associate chief medical officer, Shreyas Mallur, MD, a runner and past race participant, says sponsorship is part of El Camino Health’s commitment to improving health and serving the community.
