FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 14, 2008 San Mateo County Health Department Contact: Beverly Thames, (650) 573-3935 Health Officer Presents Results of San Mateo County Health and Quality of Life Survey Are San Mateo County Residents Any Better Off? WHAT: The San Mateo County Health Officer will release the report, 2008 Community Assessment: Health & Quality of Life in San Mateo County, and provide analysis of the report’s findings. This report on the health status of San Mateo County residents reveals trends in health care access; prenatal care; the needs of seniors; leading causes of premature death; and mental health status. The report also touches on quality of life issues, such as, the local economy, cost of living, education, child care, homelessness; and traffic congestion. WHO: Dr. Scott Morrow, San Mateo County Health Officer Carole Groom, Co-Chair, Healthy Community Collaborative of San Mateo County WHEN/WHERE: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 (two times/locations) 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. San Mateo County Board of Supervisor’s Chambers 400 County Center, Redwood City 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Half Moon Bay Train Depot Building 110 Higgins-Purissima Rd., South of Half Moon Bay (off Highway 1) VISUALS: Copies of the executive summary will be distributed. WHY: To identify areas where work is needed to improve health indicators CONTACT: Beverly Thames, San Mateo County Health Department, (650) 573-3935 ###