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 Reports are in chronological order, with the most recent listed first. List of Reports:
Report Summaries: Title: 2008 Indicators for a Sustainable San Mateo County PDF Version (5.8 Megabytes): Introduction / Part 1 / Part 2 / Part 3 Author: Sustainable San Mateo County Contact: Sustainable San Mateo County, 650-638-2323 or www.sustainablesanmateo.org Summary: This edition focuses on water supply and demand, 33 indicators of the health of the county’s economy, and includes updates from all of the cities, county and the Community College District on their sustainability efforts during the past year. Subject Index Reference(s): Arts/Culture/Recreation; Children/Youth; Crime/Public Safety; Economy/Employment; Education; Environment; Health/well-being; Housing/Homelessness; Transportation/Mobility Title: 2008 Community Assessment: Health and Quality of Life in San Mateo County - Full Report (3/08; 1.9 MB) 2008 Community Assessment: Health and Quality of Life in San Mateo County - Executive Summary (3/08;389 KB) Author: The Healthy Community Collaborative of San Mateo Date of Publication: 2008 Contact: Healthy Community Collaborative of San Mateo County Summary: This assessment affirms that San Mateo County compares favorably to the state and the nation on many health and quality of life issues. However, the report shows that certain segments of the population do not experience good health and quality of life, and that in some, less than optimal health and quality of life issues are more prevalent here than in other parts of the state and nation. Individuals with lower incomes report more difficulty accessing community assets and greater obstacles to fulfilling basic needs. Additionally, it was found that even those with adequate means do not have adequate environmental and social support to take advantage of simple lifestyle activities that would promote health, reduce chronic disease, and prolong life. Areas covered include: community description; healthy behaviors; healthcare services; maternal and infant health; senior health; cancer; heart disease; chronic disease; communicable disease; injuries; addiction and substance abuse; mental health; family issues; and community issues. Subject Index Reference(s): Alcohol/ Drugs/Tobacco; Children/Youth Issues; Crime/Public Safety; Disability; Economy/Employment; Education; Health/well-being; Housing/Homelessness; Senior Issues; Transportation/ Mobility Title: 2007 San Mateo County Children’s Report PDF Version (1.25 MB) Author: San Mateo County Children’s Data Team Date of Publication: December 4, 2007 Contact: Joanna Caywood 650-724-1618 or joanna.caywood@lpfch.org Summary: Summarizes the status of children’s health and well-being in San Mateo County, highlighting key issues that warrant attention: health; stable, caring environments; school; and safety. Unlike past Children’s Reports, this edition is a summary rather than an extensive data book. Detailed data can be found at www.kidsdata.org. Figures and tables are included. An appendix gives a summary table of ke4y child indicators. Subject Index Reference(s): Children/Youth; Crime/Public Safety; Education; Health/Well-Being Title: Indicators for a Sustainable San Mateo County: Eleventh Annual Report Card PDF Version (5.8 Megabytes) Author: Sustainable San Mateo County Contact: Sustainable San Mateo County, 650-638-2323 or www.sustainablesanmateo.org Summary: Sustainable San Mateo County (SSMC) is dedicated to the long-term health of the county’s environment, social equity and economy, and fosters sustainability through education. Sustainability means meeting today’s needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. This report analyzes 32 indicators of sustainability and highlights actions San Mateo County and its cities are taking to move toward a more sustainable future. Subject Index References: Arts/Culture/Recreation; Children/Youth; Crime/Public Safety; Economy/Employment; Education; Environment; Health/Well-Being; Housing/Homelessness; Transportation/Mobility Title: San Mateo County Adolescent Report 2007 Author: San Mateo County Youth Commission; Scott Morror, MD, MPH; Gloria Tzung, MPH; Diana McDonnell, PHD Date of Publication: 2007 Contact: Dr. Scott Morrow, 650-573-2519 Summary: This report, an overview on the health status of youth in San Mateo County, provides a snapshot of the health of the adolescent population in San Mateo County and makes policy recommendations to improve it. The report is intended to be used by providers, grant makers, policymakers, young people and their allies to identify areas where improvement can be made and to develop plans for actions. During the 1999-2000 San Mateo County budget hearings, the Board of Supervisors used data and information from various sources, including the San Mateo County Community Needs Assessment, which suggested that teenage sexuality, drug use and violence were serious and worsening public health concerns. The assessment concluded that strategies aimed at reducing these risk factors had not been adequately explored or implemented. Since the San Mateo County Adolescent Report of 2001 was published, progress has been made in the following areas: increasing the amount and number of sustained adult/child interactions, treating youth as equals and involving them as joint decision-makers in activites and programs that affect them, and establishing a structure that can help accomplish the first two recommendations. Subject Index References: Children/Youth; Health/Well-Being Title: Linguistic Access Study: Summary of Findings and Recommendations Author: Brightstar Ohlson, M.S. Associate, Gibson & Associates Date of Publication: July 2006 Contact: San Mateo County Health Department Summary: This report gives the results of a study by the San Mateo County Health Department, in partnership with county agencies and community organizations, to assess the level of linguistic access available to Limited English Proficient (LEP) residents in San Mateo County. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were used to determine the overall level of linguistic access at health care organizations in San Mateo County. Key findings and recommendations are presented. Subject Index References: Health/Well-Being Title: Blueprint for Prevention of Childhood Obesity: A Call to Action Author: Healthy Communities of San Mateo County Prevention of Childhood Obesity Taskforce Date of Publication: April 2006 Contact: San Mateo County Health Department Summary: This Blueprint addresses the issues of childhood obesity in San Mateo County’s residents. It represents the first step towards strengthening a partnership across sectors as leaders of schools, preschools, afterschool programs, health care organizations and communities in San Mateo County have worked to outline the goals for achieving healthier children. Subject Index References: Children/Youth; Health/Well-Being Title: Children's Dental Health in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties: Overview of Current Needs and Activities - Full Report Author: Catherine Crystal Foster Date of Publication: January 2006 Contact: Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health Summary: Advocates, service providers, funders, and government agencies have focused on children’s dental health in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties in recent years. While the vast majority of children in these counties have dental insurance coverage, dental disease is common and severe for some. And children – particularly low-income children – often go untreated. This report discusses the challenges to remedying the problem and the opportunities that exist to expand prevention efforts to bolster local collaboration, and to improve children’s oral health. Subject Index References: Children/Youth; Health/Well-Being Title: A Portrait of Preteens in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties: What We Know About 9- to 13-Year-Olds Author: Public Private Ventures (P/PV) Date of Publication: January 2006 Contact: Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health, The Preteen Alliance Summary : The preteen years (ages 9 to 13) represent a development stage of profound cognitive, physical, and emotional change for children. Their bodies transform as they go through puberty; peer pressure intensifies; their interests shift as they move from the familiarity of elementary school to the complexity of middle schools; their independence increases and their analytical skills improve. To increase public focus on this age group, the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health formed the Preteen Alliance, a community collaborative of about 425 individuals devoted to promoting the emotional and behavioral health of preteens in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. This report assembles the available information on how local preteens are faring. The report reviews data on preadolescent health and well being in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, identifies information gaps, and provides recommendations to close these gaps. Figures and tables are included. Subject Index References: Children/Youth; Education; Health/Well-Being Title: Roadmap for Alcohol and Tobacco and Other Drug Prevention: A Guide to Community Action Author: Healthy Communities San Mateo County Date of Publication: 2006 Contact: San Mateo County Health Department Summary: Alcohol, tobacco and other drug (ATOD) misuse and abuse unarguably result in poor health for the San Mateo County community. Data suggest that the impact of ATOD is often greatest in lower-income areas, communities of color and specific regions within the County. This Roadmap aims to provide structure and guidance to community and individual actions that will strengthen ATOD prevention. Subject Index References: Alcohol/Drugs/Tobacco; Health/Well-BeingTitle: Strategic Directions for San Mateo County Human Services: Progress Update 2005 PDF Version (129 Kilobytes) Author: San Mateo County Human Services Agency Date of Publication: December 2005 Contact: San Mateo County Human Services Agency, 650-802-6433 Summary: This report presents a 2005 update on the progress made on the Year 2000 Strategic Plan for Human Services, which, in collaboration with business, community and government leaders, developed a community plan for human services. The plan targets three strategic directions: 1) We will develop integrated strategies, plans and resources to make child care, affordable housing, transportation and job training available to low-income workers in order to support their movement toward self-sufficiency; 2) We will support prevention and early intervention services and activities in communities where those resources are most needed in order to strengthen families; and 3) We will promote educational initiatives to address the need for human services providers, education and health care professionals. Subject Index References: Children/Youth; Economy/Employment; Education; Health/Well-Being; Housing/Homelessness; Transportation/Mobility Title: School-Based Counseling for Preteens in San Mateo County: A Study of Key Issues Affecting the Emotional and Behavioral Health of Preteens and an Examination of Available Services Author: Cheryl Katz, Baldassare Associates Date of Publication: November 2005 Contact: Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health, The Preteen Alliance Summary: The Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health commissioned this study of school-based counseling for preteens in San Mateo County, with guidance from The Preteen Alliance, in an effort to: identify the key issues affecting preteens; understand the ways in which school-based counselors promote preteen emotional and behavioral health; create awareness of the services provided in local schools; and gain information on ways to better support the emotional and behavioral health of young adults. The study also examined the role of school nurses in supporting positive preteen behaviors. Highlights of the results include: most pressing issues in preteen emotional health; the role of the school counselor; staffing and service availability; and service gaps. Tables are included. Subject Index References: Children/Youth; Health/Well-Being Title: How San Mateo and Santa Clara County Parents View Their Preteen Children: Selected Results form a Survey of Bay Area Parents Author: kidsdata Date of Publication: October 2005 Contact: The Preteen Alliance (http://preteenalliance.org) Summary: In August 2005, the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health commissioned a survey of 1,818 parents of children in San Mateo, Santa Clara, Marin, San Francisco, Contra Costa, and Alameda counties. The survey queried parents on issues ranging from the quality of their children’s health care, dental care, and schools, to whether they spend too much or too little time together as a family, to the effects of media, and whether racial or language issues have caused problems for their children. Results were tabulated by demographic factors, This report focuses on a sample of 308 parents of preteen children (ages 9-13) in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. For more results from this survey, and to view additional data about preteens and children of other ages, visit www.kidsdata.org. Graphs and tables are included. Subject Index References: Children/Youth; Health/Well-Being Title: Evaluation of the San Mateo County Children's Health Initiative: Second Annual Report PDF Version (440 Kilobytes) Author: Embry Howell, Urban Institute; Dana Hughes, University of California San Francisco; Genevieve Kenney, Urban Institute; Jennifer Sullivan, Urban Institute; Jamie Rubenstein, Urban Institute Date of Publication: August 2005 Contact: San Mateo County Children’s Health Initiative Coalition Summary: This report, the second in a series of five annual reports from Evaluation of the San Mateo County Children’s Health Initiative (CHI), provides a new look at the initiative as it enters its third year of operation. The evaluation investigated the demographic and health status characteristics of children enrolled in Healthy Kids; their access to care; their use of services; their parents’ satisfaction with the program; and the cost of their care. The data for the analysis comes from an annual site visit in October 2004; health plan administrative enrollment and utilization data; focus groups with parents of children enrolled in Healthy Kids conducted during late 2004 and early 2005; interviews with providers conducted during late 2004; aggregate data on hospital visits and costs from local hospitals; and a client survey conducted with a sample of 411 parents of Healthy Kids enrollees. Numerous tables, figures and appendix tables are included. Subject Index References: Children/Youth; Health/Well-Being Title: Neighbors in Need 2005: Incomes and Outcomes PDF Version (2.6 Megabytes) Date of Publication: March 20, 2005 Contact: Healthy Community Collaborative of San Mateo County Summary: This report monitors the characteristics of low-income families that seek the support of the Human Services Agency and contrasts them with other low-income families, high-income families, and the San Mateo County population as a whole. The following areas are covered: demographics; community problems; family problems; employment and fiscal outlook; government assistance; children and childcare; housing, households and homelessness; hunger; healthcare access; physical health risks; alcohol and other drugs; smoking; mental health; and crime, safety and tolerance. Appendixes include: methodology and understanding the data. Subject Index References: Alcohol/ Drugs/Tobacco; Children/Youth; Crime/Public Safety; Economy; Health/Well-Being; Housing/Homelessness Title: 2004 Community Assessment: Health and Quality of Life in San Mateo County PDF Version (10 Megabytes) Author: Professional Research Consultants, Inc. Date of Publication: January 2005 Contact: Healthy Community Collaborative of San Mateo County Summary: This report presents a comprehensive assessment of the physical health, as well as quality of life, of San Mateo County’s residents. Areas covering health include: healthy behaviors; childhood overweight and fitness; youth development assets; perceptions of health and health care; access to health care services; adequacy of prenatal care and adolescent pregnancy; years of potential life lost; cancer; heart disease and stroke; senior health and chronic illness; infectious disease; injury; emergency food and water stores; substance abuse; and mental health. Quality of life issues covered include: demographic description; economy; evaluations of the community as a place to live; children and adult education; child care; social environment; families in need; housing; physical environment; social services; government; and crime and violence. Numerous supporting statistical graphs and charts are included. This report provides a followup to the assessments conducted in 1995, 1998 and 2001. Subject Index References: Alcohol/ Drugs/Tobacco; Children/Youth; Crime/Public Safety; Economy; Education; Environment; Health/Well-Being; Housing/Homelessness; Senior Issues Title: San Mateo County Mental Health Plan: Cultural Competence Plan Annual Update - FY 2003-2004 PDF Version (671 Kilobytes) Author: San Mateo County Health Services Agency, Mental Health Services Division Date of Publication: August 2004 Summary: The San Mateo County Health Services Agency, Mental Health Services Division has a long-standing commitment to advancing cultural competence in all its systems of care: older adult, adult, and youth. This cultural competence plan update includes: an introduction; data, analysis and objectives; organization and service provider assessment update; training; and cultural competence plan (CCP) requirements. Appendices are available upon request; call 650-573-2544.) Subject Index References: Health/Well-Being Title: Healthy San Mateo 2010 (5/04) PDF Versions: Date of Publication: March 2004 Contact: San Mateo County Health Services Agency, Disease Control and Prevention, Epidemiology Programs Summary: Focusing on trends between 1990 and 2001, this report provides an overview of the health status of San Mateo County residents. It was designed to complement the Healthy People 2010 initiative, which presents a national perspective on health promotion and disease prevention. Subjects covered include: geography and population of the county; maternal and child health; infectious diseases; cancer; hospitalizations and mortality. Numerous figures and tables are included. Subject Index Reference: Health/Well-Being Title: San Mateo County Human Services Agency Neighbors in Need Report 2003 PDF Version (333 Kilobytes) Author: San Mateo County Human Services Agency Date of Publication: 2003 Contact: Natasha Quinn, Human Services Agency, Research Analyst, 650-802-5101 Summary: This report offers statistical data reflecting a point-in-time study of San Mateo County residents using a phone survey as the data collection tool to enable a high response rate and assured statistically valid representation of the following sample groups: general population and low-income. Contents include: employment and fiscal outlook; government assistance; housing, household overcrowding, and homelessness; healthcare access; cardiovascular/physical health risk; traffic and congestion; crime, safety, and tolerance; hunger; children and childcare; mental health; household safety; and smoking. Subject Index References: Alcohol/Drugs/Tobacco; Children/Youth; Crime/Public Safety; Economy/Employment; Health/Well-Being; Housing/Homelessness Title: How Preteens are Faring in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties: A Survey of Parent Opinions (Preliminary Findings) Author: Applied Survey Research (ASR) Date of Publication: June 2003 Contact: Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health Summary : The purpose of this survey was to begin to gain a better understanding of the overall status of local preteens, with an emphasis on their emotional health. The survey set out to understand, from the parents’ perspectives, ways in which preteens are doing well, ways in which they may be struggling, and areas of most concern for parents. Surveys of 460 parents or guardians of preteens ages 9-13 in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties was conducted in April and May of 2003. An over-sample of 72 surveys of Latino respondents was completed to provide a more ethnically diverse sample. Graphs and tables are included. Subject Index References: Children/Youth; Health/Well-Being Title: 2001 Community Assessment: Health and Quality of Life in San Mateo County PDF Version (1.9 Megabytes) Author: Professional Research Consultants, Inc. Date of Publication: May 2002 Contact: Healthy Community Collaborative of San Mateo County Summary: This report brings together a wide array of community health indicators in San Mateo County from both primary and secondary data sources, and is a comprehensive assessment of San Mateo County 's health and quality of life. It contains an executive summary of key findings; a description of the assessment process and research methodology; and an integration and analysis of primary and secondary quantitative data. This assessment is a follow-up to those conducted in 1995 and 1998. Subject Index References: Children/Youth; Education; Economy; Health/Well-Being; Homelessness/Housing Title: San Mateo County Mental Health Services Strategic Plan PDF Version (2.75 Megabytes) Author: San Mateo County Mental Health Services Division Date of Publication: January 2002 Summary: The San Mateo County Mental Health Services Division Strategic Plan, which was initiated in the fall of 2001, is given. This strategic plan builds on the success of San Mateo’s current mental health program and identifies further innovation and improvement and is intended to provide vision and direction for the period of the existing Federal/State Waiver, which was renewed for fiscal years (FY) 01/02 and 02/03, and to provide the basis for renegotiation and implementation of the Waiver in the future – implementation of the plan is projected through the end of FY 04/05. Subject Index References: Health/Well-Being Title: Year 2000 Strategic Plan for San Mateo County Human Services PDF Version (24.8 Megabytes) Date of Publication: March 2000 Author: The Year 2000 Strategic Plan Oversight Committee Summary: This Plan sets forth a broad vision, goals and general directions for community partners to work collaboratively and meet the human services needs of the community. The Plan builds on the 1992 Human Services Strategic Plan and the 1999 Status Report on the Human Services Strategic Plan. The 1992 Plan identified three outcomes against which to measure its successful implementation. These outcomes, individual self-sufficiency; family strength; and community health, remain applicable today. Title: A Profile of Children's Oral Health in San Mateo County: Phase 1 PDF Version (332 KB) Author: San Mateo County Health Services Agency, Public Health Division Date of Publication: February 21, 2000 Summary: This report, phase one of a profile of the status of oral health in children in San Mateo County, covers the following: summary of findings, oral health needs of children, San Mateo children in need of oral health services, access to dental care in San Mateo County and recommendations for the next steps. Title: Looking, listening, and dreaming: A report of findings of the South Coast Collaborative Community Profile PDF Version (14.3 Megabytes) Date of Publication: June 1999 Author: South Coast Collaborative Summary: This report provides results of a survey by the South Coast Collaborative (SCC) to gather primary data about social services on the south coast. The SCC is a network of residents, organizations and human service providers serving the communities of La Honda, Loma Mar, Pescadero, and San Gregorio in rural southwestern San Mateo County. The cornerstone of this community profile was a survey focusing on lifelong learning and community health and wellness. Title: Community Assessment- Health and Quality of Life in San Mateo County PDF Version (3.51 Megabytes) Author: Professional Research Consultants, Inc. Date of Publication: February 1999 Contact: Healthy Community Collaborative of San Mateo County Summary: This report brings together a wide array of community health indicators in San Mateo County from both primary and secondary data sources, and is a comprehensive assessment of San Mateo County 's health and quality of life. It contains an executive summary of key findings; a description of the assessment process and research methodology; an integration and analysis of primary and secondary quantitative data; and a separate section containing qualitative data and various appendices. Title: Mills-Peninsula 1999-2000 Community Benefit Plan PDF Version (336 Kilobytes) Date of Publication: 1999 Author: Professional Research Consultants, Inc. Contact: Mills Peninsula Health Services Summary: This report presents the 1999-2000 Community Benefit Plan for Mills-Peninsula Health Services. |