Director of Family Connections, Eric Valladares on Why He Vaccinated His Kids
When so much in the world is uncertain, parents do everything they can to protect their kids from the unknown, and the COVID-19 Pandemic has
Posts in category: Health and Nutrition
Supporting our Families Through the Formula Shortage and Recall
There is a shortage of infant formula, due to supply chain issues and a recall of infant formula due to bacterial contamination. The recall is
Apply for the 2021 Get Healthy San Mateo County Community Funding
Help promote health for those with limited opportunities to be healthy through the four community-identified priorities shared in the Get Healthy San Mateo County Strategic Plan: Healthy
How to Find Community Support and Stay Connected During COVID-19
While so many aspects of your life may be impacted by this pandemic, know that you are not alone. Many families are facing more hardship
Spotlight On Success: Virtual Dental Home
A signature investment of First 5 San Mateo County (F5SMC), the VDH helps to improve and maintain the oral health of children and the community by providing dental care in places where people live, work, attend school, receive social services, and beyond.
Success for Every Child: Improving Oral Health
When a pregnant woman has a dental disease, her baby is also at an increased risk of developing a dental infection. Research has shown that
Promoting Children’s Health through Collaborative Partnerships
It’s been over two months since federal funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program expired. Without action by Congress to reauthorize CHIP funding soon, thousands