The Office of Health Equity (OHE) was established, as authorized by Section 131019.5 of the California Health and Safety Code (PDF), to provide a key
leadership role to reduce health and mental health disparities to vulnerable
communities.
A priority of this groundbreaking office is building of cross-sectoral
partnerships. The work of OHE is informed in part, by their advisory committee
and stakeholder meetings. The office consults with community-based organizations
and local governmental agencies to ensure that community perspectives and input
are included in policies and any strategic plans, recommendations, and
implementation activities.