Health Equity

Health Equity Program

The Health Equity Program (HEQ) was established in 2022 to address health disparities and inequities experienced by San Bernardino County residents. The HEQ Program strives to increase organizational capacity to promote and advance equity, inclusion, and belonging within our health department and the communities of San Bernardino County. The HEQ Program seeks to achieve this by building foundational capacities, drafting policy reviews and recommendations, creating and providing training, and building strategic partnerships.

What is Health Equity?

Health equity is the state where everyone has fair, impartial, and full access to the resources and power needed to achieve and maintain their highest level of health and well-being. To achieve health equity, systems must be designed to be person-centered and accessible to all.

For questions, concerns, or feedback about the Health Equity Program, email EquityInAction@dph.sbcounty.gov.

To request DPH health education services for your community or event, complete the Community Request Form.