Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System operating as Salinas Valley Health
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2024)
Reporting Period: 2024
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Community Health
- Well-being
- Patient Assistance
Social Achievements
- Blue Zones Project Salinas certification
- FY24 Mobile Clinic patient visits (3,902), sports physicals (795), household members fed (16,656)
- Patient Assistance Program supported 175 unique lives with $21,160
- Pediatric Medical Needs Assistance Program supported 8 unique lives with $6,700
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Transition Blue Zones Project to a sustainable model
Environmental Challenges
- Sustainability of Blue Zones Project
- Reaching underserved communities (South County)
- Measuring impact of some well-being initiatives
Mitigation Strategies
- Exploring options for Blue Zones Project transition (licensing, integration, dissolution)
- Increased funding for South County programs
- Focus on measurable metrics and impact reporting