Board of Directors Selects New Leadership
A new slate of officers was elected Tuesday to oversee the El Camino Healthcare District Board. The board selects new leadership every two years.
$11 Million in Grants Awarded to Improve Health Equity in Santa Clara County
The El Camino Healthcare District and El Camino Health announced today that they will jointly grant $11.02 million to support local health programs and initiatives in the coming year.
Grants Provide More Than $2.5 Million to Support Healthy Minds and Bodies in Schools
Mental health counselors at the Mountain View Los Altos Union High School District noticed a shift among the students.
El Camino Healthcare District Funds Programs to Address the Growing Trend of Type 2 Diabetes in Young People
According to a recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there could be as many as 220,000 people under age 20 with Type 2 diabetes by 2060, an increase of nearly 700 percent.
ECHD Role
El Camino Healthcare District (ECHD) Role
The ECHD is organized and operates pursuant to state law like every other public agency. It is governed by a five member Board of Directors who stand for election every four years and must reside in the District.
The ECHD Board is responsible for ensuring the District’s mission is accomplished and for providing public oversight of District’s business affairs.
Teaming Up to Help Seniors Live Healthy and Engaged Lives
Seniors remain the fastest growing age group in the U.S. and by 2030, Santa Clara County estimates that more than a quarter of all residents will be 60 or older.
New Funds Available for Community Health Grants
Community organizations that provide health-related services in Santa Clara County are now invited to apply for grant support from the El Camino Healthcare District and El Camino Health for the coming year.
Two New Grants Mark 100th Anniversary of the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association was established 100 years ago by six cardiologists who believed that scientific research could lead to better treatment, prevention and a cure for heart disease.
Boosting Nutrition for Vulnerable Populations
The words "nutrition," "diet" and "food" are often used interchangeably, but "nutrition" stands apart as a key indicator of a person’s health at every stage in life.
Joy of Play and Activity Comes Easily to Youth
Running around playing is part of being a child. It comes as naturally to kids as breathing. Add to this the longer sunlit days of summer and one thing is certain: the coming months will see an increase in outdoor youth sports.