Health Promotion and Community Partnerships Impact

Health Promotion and Community Partnerships Impact

From January 2022 – December 2023

3,000

Nearly 3,000 vaccine events were organized, ranging from large pop-ups to street outreach, resulting in the administration of 5,700 vaccines with crucial partner support.

9,300

Over 9,300 individuals were assisted in securing vaccine appointments, a process often accompanied by informative conversations to address hesitancy and answer questions in various languages, including Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic, Cantonese, and Amharic.

47,000

Moreover, these initiatives led to the referral of almost 47,000 people to essential resources, recognizing that community members often needed support beyond vaccinations, such as medical appointments and rental assistance. Additionally, nearly 19,000 individuals were referred to testing, facilitated during outreach efforts where community needs were identified.

3,314

In terms of vaccination information dissemination, 3,314 individuals were served at stationary Points of Dispensing (PODs) from January 2022 to June 2023. Meanwhile, at County Sponsored Pop-Up Clinics from January 2022 to December 2023, 2,412 individuals were reached, totaling 5,726 individuals.

From March 2023 – December 2023

16,000

Nearly 16,000 individuals were connected to food services, with collaboration, especially with Open Heart Kitchen in the Tri-Valley area, playing a crucial role in facilitating referrals to address food insecurities.

1,000

Approximately 1,000 people were referred to Medi-Cal (Medicaid) and other healthcare services, including the county-supported Health Pac, catering to the basic healthcare needs of undocumented individuals.

151

A significant accomplishment involved connecting 151 individuals to permanent housing, a critical achievement in a county where housing is a major concern.

1,000+

Over 1,000 residents were referred to healthcare services. While engaging with the community, screenings revealed healthcare needs, prompting referrals.