The District prioritizes projects with a clear healthcare nexus and a focus on one or more of the following community health needs based on assessments conducted by the County of San Diego, and the Hospital Association of San Diego and Imperial Counties:

Prevention and management of the following chronic conditions (all ages/groups):

• Alzheimer's disease and other dementia
• Cancer
• Diabetes
• Hypertensive diseases

Alcohol and substance use disorder prevention and treatment (all ages/groups)

Youth nutrition access

Youth mental health:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Suicidality