By: Shelly Tregembo, Chief, Agency Operations
County of San Diego Live Well San Diego Support Team

"The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members." — Coretta Scott King

Welcome to our very first edition of the Live Well Insider! Here you’ll find the latest information and updates on events and topics aimed at helping you to make a difference in your community. 

So, let’s jump right in!

NEW PARTNERS

First, I’d like to welcome our recently Recognized Partners:

• County of San Diego LGBTQ+A Employee Resource Group
• Empowering Latino Futures
• transcenDANCE Youth Arts Project, and
• Challenge Center

As of today, we have 573 organizations that have committed to the Live Well San Diego vision. Interested in becoming a partner? Check this out!

EVENTS

2025 Live Well San Diego 5K & Fitness Challenge:

We have just started planning for the 2025 event and have confirmed our event date! May 4, 2025, at the Waterfront Park and Embarcadero. Next up…deciding on an event theme! Share your input on our Virtual Connection Hub…and may the 4th be with you!

2024 Live Well Advance Partner Conference & Schools Summit:

Our Call for Sessions received a record-breaking 132 proposals – thank you!

As we narrow down our selections for the conference, we’d love to hear your feedback. Share your ideas for breakout session topics on our Virtual Connection Hub so we can make sure your experience is memorable and impactful.

SPECIAL PROJECTS UPDATE

Free 4 Menstrual Equity (Free4ME)

In May, we finished installing over 1,000 public-facing “free-vend” menstrual product dispensers in over 300 County facilities across the region, including libraries, Family Resource Centers, community centers, and more. Keep your eyes peeled for these dispensers the next time you’re out!

Find a Free4Me dispenser location near you!

Dive into Data

Data dashboards are visual and interactive tools that are used by organizations to track, display, and analyze key performance indicators and metrics…and we have three new resources to share with you:

1.  Regional Data Hub
   Our new Regional Data Hub is your one-stop resource for finding data dashboards from across the region. The Data Hub is a great place to help you find the information you need to make data-driven decisions for the greater good.
   
   
2. Community Health Assessment and Improvement Plans
   The County of San Diego and the Live Well San Diego Community Leadership Teams recently finalized their Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plans. These resources have great regional data and highlight priorities and plans for improvements within your community.  Learn more about what is being done and join the efforts!
   
   
3. Children and Families Data Indicators
   The Live Well San Diego Children & Families Data Hub (formerly known as the Report Card on Children, Families, and Community) documents the status of health, safety, and well-being of children, families, and communities in San Diego County now viewable in an interactive, online format!

Education K-12 Sector

Save the date! Thursday, September 19 at the Southeastern Live Well Center, receive instruction on Stop the Bleed and how to use naloxone to save lives. Our Education Sector Team in partnership with the San Diego County Office of Education is excited to offer this free, in-person training. All are welcome!

Virtual Connection Hub

In case you missed it- We've got a brand-new way to way to connect and share your feedback. The Virtual Connection Hub is an online collaborative space for workgroups, meetings, and public input. Our latest project hubs include a space for the San Diego Oral Health Coalition and Institutions of Higher Education – ConnectED San Diego to collaborate and share best practices. Check it out and let us know what’s on your mind!

Collective Impact

Finally, we’d like to let you know about a great resource to help you learn more about the concept of collective impact on which the Live Well San Diego vision has been built. The Collective Impact Forum offers resources on the core concepts of collective impact and on systems change, equity, community engagement, and more. Keep up-to-date with the latest information and trends in the field!