They say prevention is the best medicine. Not only are people happier and more productive when are healthy, they don’t need costly treatment for illness. But not everyone is on board with the benefits of preventative health care. Low-income communities …

Eight years ago, Live Well San Diego began with an innovative, but simple vision to create a region that is Building Better Health, Living Safely and Thriving. Every year, more San Diegans are living this vision which is made possible by new collaborations and partnerships formed by recognized partners around the county.

County of San Diego, Agency Director, Health & Human Services Agency, Nick Macchione hosted the U.S. Surgeon General, VADM Jerome M. Adams, M.D., M.P.H. for a gathering and discussed Live Well San Diego—its innovative approach to multi-sector community partnership aimed at community health, safety and wellness.

A growing sense of confidence and collaboration was evident among those gathered Thursday to discuss the potential establishment of a private foundation that would fund local health and wellness initiatives.