Health Equity, Policy & Planning

The Health Equity, Policy, and Planning (HEPP) Unit leads ACPHD’s efforts to advance health and social equity – to create an Alameda County where everyone has the same opportunity for long, healthy lives, regardless of race, income and neighborhood where they live.

Health Equity, Policy & Planning

The Health Equity, Policy, and Planning (HEPP) Unit leads Alameda County Health, Public Health Department’s (ACPHD) efforts to advance health and social equity – to create an Alameda County where everyone has the same opportunity for long, healthy lives, regardless of race, income, and neighborhood where they live. Located within the Office of the Director, HEPP leads departmental initiatives to eliminate health inequities in collaboration with staff, Alameda County residents, and community and governmental partners.HEPP initiatives address the social, environmental, and economic conditions that impact health outcomes by:

  • Advancing equitable policies and systems changes that support the health of Alameda County residents.
  • Partnering with residents to increase their shared social and political power to enact change in their neighborhoods.
  • Sponsoring the development of a county-wide initiative to advance racial and social equity.
  • Providing technical assistance to initiatives that promote health equity.

 

Contact HEPP

Sandi Galvez, Director of Health Equity, Policy, and Planning

Email: HEPP@acgov.org