Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom is hosting the 2026 State of Healthcare in California to help San Joaquin County residents understand the current state of healthcare, what changes are happening, and how California is working to protect access to care for families, older adults, and underserved communities.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Health Plan of San Joaquin
7751 S Manthey Rd
French Camp, CA 95231
This event will bring together residents, healthcare providers, and local and state healthcare leaders for a healthcare update, panel discussion, and community resource fair focused on education, access, and support for families.
Agenda:
10:00am Doors open
10:15am Welcome
- Vena Ford, Community & Member Engagement Director, Health Plan of San Joaquin
10:20am State of Healthcare in California Update
- Rhodesia Ransom, Assemblymember District 13
10:30am Addressing Health Cuts and Access in San Joaquin County Panel
- Fay Viera, Behavioral Health Director, San Joaquin County
- Kristen Birtwhistle, CEO, United Way of San Joaquin
- Jedd Hampton, Government Relations & Public Affairs Director, Health Plan of San Joaquin
11:20am Nutrition Presentation - Stockton Emergency Food Bank
12:10pm - 1:30pm Lunch - Health & Resource Fair
- Lunch provided by The S.H.A.W. Bar "Sharing Health And Wellness"
Resource Fair Partners
- Health Plan of San Joaquin – Medi-Cal Renewals
- SJC Behavioral Health Services - Interactive activity and resources
- Catholic Charities of Stockton - CalFresh Resources
- SJC Veteran’s Services - Interactive activity and resources
- University of the Pacific - Medicare Part D support
- Emergency Food Bank - Produce table
- 211 Stockton - Interactive activity and resources
Watch a recap of the 2025 State of Healthcare event below.
Register for this year’s no-cost community event featuring a healthcare update, panel discussion, and resource fair for San Joaquin County residents.
