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Through our divisions’ work, we protect San Mateo County by reducing environmental health risks, preventing disease, and promoting the physical and mental well-being of our entire community.
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Protects the health of everyone in San Mateo County.
Provides mental health and substance use services.
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Provides integrated medical, dental, mental health and chemical dependency treatment to the incarcerated adult population.
Focuses on early intervention with San Mateo County parents and children who are low-income and have faced health inequities
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We offer comprehensive preventative care, diagnostics and treatment for adults.
We provide comprehensive care for women's reproductive, hormonal and general health across all life stages.
We have expertise in specialized medical care.
We provide care for teeth and gum conditions.
We provide other services including rehabilitation, lab, imaging and therapy.
Available 24/7, we provide Immediate medical care for urgent, life-threatening conditions and injuries.
We provide full hospital care and comfort, including pain and symptom relief for serious illnesses.
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Advocating for policy change to support a tobacco-free San Mateo County
In 1988, California voters passed Proposition 99, which imposed a 25-cent tax on every pack of cigarettes sold in the state. A portion of those funds are dedicated for tobacco prevention and education services in every California County. San Mateo County has a strong history of advancing campaigns that help smokers quit and protect the health and well-being of all non-smoking youth and adults.
The San Mateo County Tobacco Education Coalition (TEC) was formed after the passage of Proposition 99 to assess local tobacco-related needs and develop collaborative initiatives to reduce the impact of smoking in the community. TEC :
Since TEC’s inception, hundreds of local policies protecting public health have been adopted, thousands of residents have benefited from presentations and educational opportunities around tobacco issues, and the number of current smokers in San Mateo County has dropped dramatically.
Connect with us!
Facebook: facebook.com/TobaccoEducationCoalition
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smc_tec/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@smc_tec
For Menlo Park Multi-Unit Housing Residents:
Menlo Park residents, we want to hear from YOU!
Do you live in an apartment, condo, townhome, or duplex/quadplex? Help us better understand community concerns around smoking and secondhand smoke in multi-unit housing.
We invite you to join our Smokefree Multi-Unit Housing Workgroup and share your voice to help shape a healthier, smokefree Menlo Park!
Email TobaccoEducationCoalition@gmail.com for more information.
The 2022-2027 priority areas are comprehensive tobacco retail license policies, smokefree multi-unit housing policies, and youth engagement in tobacco use prevention advocacy.
How are these determined?
Every three years, the TEC completes a thorough assessment process known as Communities of Excellence. County staff collect and condense data relevant to a wide variety of tobacco-related issues ranging from youth access to tobacco products, secondhand smoke issues, the influence of media on tobacco use, tobacco-related concerns of underserved communities, and many others. Through a series of meetings, TEC members review the existing data on these various topic areas, and begin to prioritize the greatest concerns for San Mateo County. The result is a series of priority areas and a full plan of goals and activities that will help San Mateo County Tobacco Prevention Program to reach those goals.
One of TEC’s previous priority areas was to eliminate tobacco sales in pharmacies and health care settings. TEC members visited pharmacies in San Mateo County that have committed to being tobacco-free. Each pharmacy was awarded a letter of appreciation from State Senator Jerry Hill and a Commendation from the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors.
The Tobacco Education Coalition welcomes all community members and staff from local organizations and businesses. TEC prides itself on being a diverse and active group that works collaboratively for the common welfare of San Mateo County residents. Some of our most active members are volunteers and county residents who take a personal interest in reducing the devastating impacts of tobacco use throughout the community.