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.
