Peninsula Health Care District

What Peninsula Health Care District does

Peninsula Health Care District (PHCD) is a public California Healthcare District — a special-district government entity established in 1947 under the California Health and Safety Code — that delivers community-based health services to approximately 200,000 residents across seven cities in San Mateo County (San Bruno, Millbrae, Burlingame, Hillsborough, San Mateo, half of Foster City, and the southeast corner of South San Francisco). Headquartered at 1819 Trousdale Drive, Burlingame, the District operates a portfolio of direct programs and grant-funded initiatives spanning preventive health, mental and behavioral health, and healthy aging, including the Health & Fitness Center (two-time SFGATE Best Gym in the Bay winner), Youth Heart Screenings, CPR/AED Training with Via Heart Project, and Healthy Aging Pathways senior care coordination.

PHCD's business model is that of a public tax-funded district rather than a commercial enterprise: revenue is derived from property taxes, district allocations, and community benefit investments, with no commercial pricing. The District supplements its direct services with a competitive Community Grants Program that awards $10,000–$70,000 per grant to 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public agencies, totaling over $3 million across recent cycles and 28 grantees in 2025. Recent strategic activity has broadened the District's role into population-health transformation (Blue Zones Ignite partnership with Sutter Health, Health Plan of San Mateo, and San Mateo County Health Foundation), senior and developmental-disability housing development (AbilityPath Housing cooperative home, search for senior affordable-housing developer), and direct senior care management (Healthy Aging Pathways). PHCD employs 11–50 people and uses standard operational tooling — Streamline CMS, Mailchimp newsletters, Google Analytics, and the Zengine grants management portal — with no proprietary technology stack or AI/ML capabilities.

Name

Peninsula Health Care District

Legal name

Peninsula Health Care District

Website

https://peninsulahealthcaredistrict.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Peninsula Health Care District is a public California Healthcare District, established in 1947, that delivers community health programs and grants to 200,000+ residents across seven San Mateo County cities, funded by property taxes and government allocations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Healthcare Services

NAICS

Administration of Public Health Programs (92312)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Public healthcare district
• Preventive health screenings
• Senior wellness programs
• Community grants program

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlingame

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Public District Funding: As a California Healthcare District, PHCD operates as a public entity funded primarily through property taxes, government allocations, and community benefit investments to serve residents of San Bruno, Millbrae, Burlingame, Hillsborough, San Mateo, half of Foster City, and southeast corner of South San Francisco.
2. Community Grants Program: PHCD provides competitive grant funding to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and public agencies serving district residents, with grants ranging from $10,000 to $70,000 per award cycle.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Peninsula Health Care District (PHCD) is a California public healthcare district that delivers community-based health and wellness programs across San Mateo County. Direct service offerings include the Health & Fitness Center, Blue Zones Ignite longevity initiative, Healthy Aging Pathways, free CPR/AED training, youth heart screenings, and senior housing initiatives. The district also operates a competitive Community Grants Program that awards $10,000 to $70,000 per cycle to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving district residents in Mental & Behavioral Health, Preventive Health, and Healthy Aging.

Product overview

Peninsula Health Care District is a public healthcare district providing community-based health services across San Mateo County. The District operates a portfolio of direct and funded programs rather than a unified technology product. Direct service offerings include the Health & Fitness Center (fitness and wellness facility), Blue Zones Ignite (longevity and well-being transformation program), Healthy Aging Pathways (senior care coordination), CPR/AED Training (emergency response education), and Youth Heart Screenings (preventive health screenings). The Community Grants Program is a competitive funding initiative that awards $10,000–$70,000 grants to 28+ nonprofit organizations annually across Mental & Behavioral Health, Preventive Health, and Healthy Aging focus areas. The District has also launched affordable housing initiatives for seniors and developmental disability housing in partnership with AbilityPath. The District's service area covers multiple cities across San Mateo County including San Bruno, Millbrae, Burlingame, Hillsborough, San Mateo, portions of Foster City and South San Francisco.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Blue Zones Ignite A community well-being and longevity transformation initiative conducted in partnership with Blue Zones. The program performs readiness and feasibility assessments to identify barriers to health and longevity and develops policy-focused transformation plans for San Mateo County residents, with Health Plan of San Mateo, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, and San Mateo County Health Foundation as key community partners.
• Health & Fitness Center A health and fitness facility operated by PHCD offering community members access to fitness equipment, classes, and wellness programs. The facility has won SFGATE's Best Gym in the Bay Award for two consecutive years.
• Community Grants Program A competitive grant program awarding funding to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and public agencies serving district residents. Focus areas include Mental & Behavioral Health, Preventive Health, and Healthy Aging across the Life Course. Grant amounts range from $10,000 to $70,000 with indirect cost coverage up to 12%.
• CPR/AED Training Free CPR and defibrillator training sessions conducted in partnership with Via Heart Project. Sessions are held across multiple San Mateo County locations to equip community members with life-saving emergency response skills.
• Youth Heart Screenings Free heart screening services for youth and young adults ages 12 to 25 conducted through community partnerships to promote early detection and awareness of heart health among young people.
• Healthy Aging Pathways A personalized care services and support program designed for seniors, providing information services and care management to promote healthy aging across socialization, caregiver support, healthy eating, nutrition, and physical activity.
• Affordable Housing Development for Seniors An initiative by PHCD to develop affordable housing units for seniors, soliciting and partnering with developers to address senior housing needs within the community.
• Cooperative Home for Adults with Developmental Disabilities A cooperative housing program developed in partnership with AbilityPath Housing, providing residential options for adults with developmental disabilities in San Bruno.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $3 million awarded in competitive grant funding per cycle to support community health programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Blue ZonescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 February 2026PHCD and Blue Zones announced a partnership to launch Blue Zones Ignite™ assessment in San Mateo County, covering more than 200,000 residents across multiple cities. The initiative conducts an in-depth readiness and feasibility assessment to identify barriers to health and longevity and develops a policy-focused transformation plan.
• Sutter HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandmark partnership between Peninsula Health Care District and Sutter Health to advance healthcare access on the Peninsula. The partnership includes Mills-Peninsula Medical Center for coordinated healthcare services.
• Health Plan of San MateomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey community partner in the Blue Zones Ignite initiative, supporting population well-being and healthcare cost reduction efforts in San Mateo County.
• San Mateo County Health FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey community partner in the Blue Zones Ignite initiative, contributing to improve population well-being and reduce healthcare costs.
• Via Heart ProjectmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to announce free CPR and defibrillator trainings in June 2026 across San Mateo County locations including Millbrae, San Mateo, Fitness Center, and San Bruno Library.
• AbilityPath HousingmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to open new cooperative home for adults with developmental disabilities in San Bruno, providing housing and support services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Sutter Health: Major Northern California health system and PHCD's landmark healthcare access partner via Mills-Peninsula Medical Center. Strategic delivery collaborator rather than peer; comparable only in the community-benefit dimension.
• Blue Zones: National longevity and community well-being transformation organization that partnered with PHCD for Blue Zones Ignite. They are the operating partner/ecosystem collaborator rather than direct competitor.

Direct peers

• El Camino Healthcare District: California Healthcare District in the South Bay that funds community health programs and partners with El Camino Hospital. Comparable structure as a special district delivering community health benefits through grants and partnerships.
• Palomar Health District: California healthcare district operating in San Diego County with a focus on community health, wellness programs, and partnership-driven care delivery. Comparable in operating model combining direct services, grants, and community benefit programs.
• Washington Township Healthcare District: California Healthcare District serving the Fremont area through hospital operations and community health programs. Comparable as another Bay Area healthcare district with community benefit mandate and elected board governance.
• Sequoia Healthcare District: Another California Healthcare District serving southern San Mateo County residents through community grants, health programs, and partnerships. Operates under the same California Health and Safety Code framework as PHCD, making it the closest structural and operational comparable.

Regional players

• San Mateo County Health: County public health department serving the same San Mateo County geography as PHCD. Adjacent public health administrator with overlapping mandate on community health, preventive services, and access equity.
• Alameda County Public Health Department: Bay Area public health agency providing community health services and addressing health equity across a defined jurisdiction. Comparable as a public health services provider with focus on prevention, mental health, and access.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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