2026 State of Healthcare in California

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