OUR STORY

“Solving Critical Community Health Needs”

The Health Collaborative began informally in 1997 when the city’s major healthcare organizations
agreed to put aside their competitive business practices to conduct a comprehensive health needs assessment.

The evolution in 2000 to an incorporated entity with a long-range strategic plan is in response to
the founding members’ interest in improving the health status of the community by working together.

The Health Collaborative has developed into a powerful network of citizens, community organizations and businesses.
The result is a more robust, less duplicative, more synergistic approach to solving critical community health needs, while efficiently utilizing resources.

“We learned how very easy it is to leave your competitive pressures at the door because at the end of the day, our mission was the same…at the end of the day, our goals were the same…and at the end of the day, it was all about the community.”

Geoff Crabtree
Founding Board Member and Past President of the Health Collaborative Board of Directors
Senior Vice President, Methodist Healthcare System

OUR MISSION

To improve the health status of the community through collaborative means.

“The Health Collaborative is one of the best things that ever happened to San Antonio. That’s because the people really care about the health status of the community and the health status of future generations.”

Theresa De La Haya, RN, MPH
Past President of the Health Collaborative Board of Directors
Senior Vice President of Community Health and Clinical Prevention Programs, University Health System

OUR VALUES

Dignity

Respect for the worth of every person, recognition and commitment to the value of diverse individuals and perspectives, and special concern for the poor and underserved.

Integrity

Honesty, justice, and consistency in all relationships.

Excellence

High standards of service and performance.

Compassion

Service in a spirit of empathy, love, and concern.

Stewardship

Wise and just use of talents and resources in a collaborative manner.

Our Vision

Enhancing positive community health outcomes by leveraging appropriate resources

Playing a leadership role in evaluating, developing, funding, and implementing health initiatives

Increasing the number of partners in The Health Collaborative

Decreasing duplication of health services in the community and promote coordinated efforts for the best possible community health outcome

Adopting an appropriate community health improvement measurement system