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.
