Health Equity
Health Equity means achieving the highest level of health for all people though focusing societal efforts to address avoidable inequalities, historical, and contemporary injustices, and the elimination of health and health care disparities.
Monterey County Health Department values all residents equally and aims to advance health equity and improve population health through using evidence-based interventions and strategies, evaluation, and multisector collaborations.
Is a collaborative effort to address health inequities by identifying and acting upon the root causes of poor health, disenfranchisement, and socio-economic disadvantages.
Is a collaborative effort of nonprofits, public agencies, and community to identify the most effective ways to improve education, safety, economic self-sufficiency, and health for all in Monterey County.
Is a commitment to improving government systems and policies for ensuring equitable opportunities and access to services for all, using strategies to eradicate internalized, interpersonal, and institutional racism.
