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SAN MATEO —San Mateo County’s public hospital has been transformed into a state-of-the-art health care campus, rebuilt to meet California’s seismic safety standards and reimagined to better serve patients and staff.
Community leaders gathered today to celebrate the opening, calling it a major investment in public health and a welcome upgrade for the tens of thousands of residents who rely on the County for medical and other care.
The multiyear project replaced two 1950s-era buildings that no longer met California’s seismic standards with modern facilities that consolidate medical care, social services and administrative offices on a single, more accessible site.
“The expansion of the San Mateo Medical Center campus reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering world-class health care and supportive services in facilities that are not only state-of-the-art but also beautiful, accessible and welcoming,” said Mike Callagy, county executive officer. “Our message to the community is simple: we see you, we hear you, and we are committed to delivering the health care and supportive services you deserve.”
The campus, located on 37th Avenue in San Mateo, houses San Mateo Medical Center, the County Coroner’s Office, the Public Health Laboratory and a range of social and administrative services that support patients across the county. San Mateo Medical Center serves as the County’s primary safety-net hospital, caring for residents who are uninsured, underinsured or otherwise unable to access private health systems.
“Every improvement made here expands access for the people who rely on us most,” said Colleen Chawla, chief of County Health. “This project ensures that our public hospital and other safety-net programs can continue to support our local community safely and effectively for decades to come.”
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