Actions for Health and Social Facilities

Topics Action, Promote Public Facilities Themes Climate Adaptation, Data, Economic Development, Health and Social Services, School Districts

Partner with local agencies, jurisdictions, and community-based organizations to establish a promotores program (i.e., community health workers) or similar that can provide culturally and linguistically responsive navigation to help residents in Priority Equity Communities learn about, connect to, and navigate existing healthcare and social services. Partner with other public agencies, such as the County of San Bernardino’s Department of Public Health, to cost-share the program.
Coordinate with local healthcare providers and school districts to establish school-based health centers, especially in Priority Equity Communities.
Partner with the County of San Bernardino’s Department of Public Health and other regional partners to provide information on affordable and accessible health care services, including mobile health clinics, health fairs, and county services.
Partner with local healthcare systems and service providers to support Medicare and Medi-Cal recipients in accessing existing reimbursement programs for non-emergency medical transportation.
Partner with local healthcare systems, community colleges, and universities to establish a behavioral health certificate program that trains students to become certified behavioral health providers and help to address the long wait time in access to behavioral health services.
Work closely with local healthcare systems and providers to prepare their facilities for future extreme weather events, including wildfires, flooding, and extreme heat. Strategies to climate-proof their facilities include installing adequate backup power supply, raising ground floors in flood prone areas, and developing a stockpile of emergency medical supplies.
Work closely with the County of San Bernardino’s Department of Public Health to collect and evaluate data on key health metrics to ensure the City has necessary equity and health-related data to guide decision-making.
Every five years, conduct a community health assessment regarding the overall health and quality of life of those who live and work in the city.
Explore innovative private and public partnerships to provide pharmacies and medical, dental, and mental health services in Priority Equity Communities.