Join us May 7, 2026 from 8:30-11:00am
State of Community Health: Healthcare in Action – A Vision for Our Future
Join us at Neighborhood Healthcare’s State of Community Health on May 7, 2026. Together, we will explore some of the most pressing issues and promising opportunities shaping the future of care in our region. Complimentary parking and breakfast will be provided for all attendees. Parking instructions will be shared following registration.
Our discussions will span critical topics including School Partnerships, Emerging Trends and Workforce Partnerships in healthcare.
This event features:
SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS – Panel One
Family Engagement Community Resource and Learning Center
Mark LeNoir
Assistant Superintendent
Val Verde Unified School District
Alex Nuñez
Chief Operations Officer
Neighborhood Healthcare
Panel Overview
This panel will highlight an innovative school district partnership designed to meet the academic, health, and social needs of students and families through a comprehensive, community-centered model.
Key Highlights
- A collaborative school district partnership delivering a holistic wellness campus that integrates a food pantry, laundromat, clothing store, parent education center, and on-site health center.
- A discussion on how vision, collaboration, and persistence transformed an idea into a fully operational community resource.
- Lessons learned in navigating cross-sector partnerships and sustaining long-term impact for students and families.
Escondido YMCA Campus for Community Well-Being – Escondido, CA
Cesar Silva
Executive Vice President & COO
YMCA of San Diego County
Alex Nuñez
Chief Operations Officer
Neighborhood Healthcare
Dr. Luis Ibarra
Superintendent
Escondido Union Elementary School District
Panel Overview
This session will explore the Escondido YMCA Campus for Community Well-Being, a first-of-its-kind, multi-partner campus designed to support health, education, and lifelong learning.
Key Highlights
- A comprehensive campus model bringing together the Elementary School District, Neighborhood Healthcare, YMCA of San Diego County, and National University.
- Universal swim instruction ensuring all elementary after-school program students learn critical water safety and life skills.
- An on-site pediatric health center providing access to primary care, behavioral health, and dental services.
- Expanded after-school programming through close collaboration with the school district.
- Adult education and workforce development opportunities through National University’s “Nest” program.
- Demonstrating how place-based partnerships strengthen outcomes for children, families, and the broader community.
EMERGING TRENDS – Panel Two
AI and the Healthcare Safety Net
Dr. Edgar Bulloch
Associate Chief Medical Officer
Neighborhood Healthcare
Session Overview
An exploration of how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of safety-net healthcare while balancing innovation with equity, ethics, and patient trust.
Key Discussion Points
- Understanding the benefits and potential risks of AI in clinical decision-making and population health.
- Safeguarding patient privacy and data security while leveraging advanced technology.
- Ensuring AI tools reduce disparities rather than exacerbate them in underserved communities.
- Practical applications of AI that enhance provider efficiency and improve patient outcomes.
Field Medicine
Dr. Kulin Tantod
Medical Director of Population Health
Neighborhood Healthcare
Session Overview
This session will spotlight innovative approaches to delivering care beyond traditional clinical settings—bringing healthcare directly to those who need it most.
Key Discussion Points
- Providing patient-centered care where people live, work, and gather.
- Overcoming barriers for populations with limited access to traditional healthcare systems.
- Improving health outcomes for high-risk and hard-to-reach populations.
- Real-world examples of field-based care models achieving outcomes that outperform expectations.
HEALTHY COMMUNITIES, HEALTHY WORKFORCE – Panel Three
Nicholas Adcock
& Blue Zones Advisory Committee
Erin Edwards
Executive Director
Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce
& Blue Zones Advisory Committee Member
Panel Overview
This panel will examine how community wellness strategies directly influence workforce sustainability, economic vitality, and long-term prosperity.
Key Highlights
- Applying Blue Zones principles to foster healthier communities, thriving businesses, and a resilient workforce.
- Promoting long-term well-being and longevity across generations.
- Building environments that encourage people to live, work, play, and stay in their communities.
- Creating a culture of health that supports both current employees and the future workforce pipeline.
Sponsorship Opportunities
All sponsorships and underwriting cover the cost to host the event and will be recognized on event materials.
Presenting Sponsor $5,000
Package Includes
- Present at event
- Event invitations & emails
- Event signage
- Advertising for event
- Vendor table
- Reserved seating
- Social media
Sponsor $2,500
Package Includes
- Event invitations & emails
- Vendor table
- Reserved seating
- Social media mention
Underwriter $500*
Package Includes
- Vendor table
- Social media mention
*50% discount to non-profit vendors
We extend our sincere thanks to Sharp Healthcare and the County of San Diego for their partnership in making the 2025 event possible.
Thank You to Our Sponsors & Underwriters
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