DATA STORY
Health Disparities Program
San Francisco Population Health & Equity Metrics
Health Disparities Program
The Health Disparities Team works across DPH to ensures the inclusion of measurable equity goals for clinical services to develop or modify programs in addressing health disparities.
Community: Neighborhood Engagement Sessions

Background:
•Originated from the vision of the former Director of the Office of Health Equity, Dr. Ayanna Bennett and based on input from leaders in community-based organizations.
Purpose:
•Provide a space to amplify community voices, bridge gaps, and build pathways for DPH and community collaboration.
•Specific examples include: helped Public Health Infrastructure grant team strengthen knowledge and understanding of social determinants of health in priority neighborhoods and build relationships with CBO's.
Accomplishments and Findings:
•The OHE Health Disparities Program has organized 7 walking sessions in the following priority neighborhoods: Bayview Hunters Point, Mission, Chinatown, Potrero Hill, Excelsior, Visitacion Valley, and BVHP - Shipyard with the participation of 22 CBOs.
•109 members from the SF Health Network, Population Health Division, Primary Care, and DPH executive leadership participated in sessions.
•7% of DPH participants surveyed live in the neighborhood where they work.
•A majority of the participants (72%) reported that they better understood the needs of the neighborhood in which they primarily work after the tour.
•Walking sessions will transition to DPH- Primary Care to continue with assistance from the OHE Health Disparities Program.
“Thank you so much for this opportunity! It was by far one of the most insightful experiences I've had at DPH.” (Participant)
