Project Title: FY 2022 RWHAP Part C Capacity Development Program Applicant: Centro de Salud de la Comunidad de San Ysidro, Inc. (d.b.a., San Ysidro Health) Address: 1601 Precision Park Lane, San Diego, CA 92173 Project Director Name: Fatima Muñoz Contact: (619) 662-4100 ext.2933 (P); (619) 205-6373 (F) Email: fatima.munoz@syhealth.org, Website: www.syhealth.org Program Funds Requested: $150,000 for 2022 – 2023 performance period Funding Preference Requested: Yes -- Qualification 2; Underserved Populations Program Category: HIV Infrastructure Development Program Activity: Purchase Office Dental Equipment for Expanding Dental Service Capacity Proposed Project Activities and Intended Impact: San Ysidro Health (SYHealth) is requesting Part C Capacity Development grant funds in the amount of $150,000 to support its proposed Part C Capacity Development Project under the HIV Infrastructure Development category specific to Office Dental Equipment for Expanding Dental Service Capacity. The requested funds will be used to purchase dental equipment for the purpose of expanding oral health care services for HIV patients utilizing or in need of SYHealth’s specialty dental services. SYHealth seeks to enhance and expand its oral health service capacity by purchasing a chairside milling unit bundle, which includes an intraoral scanner and speed fire dental furnace to produce single-unit restorations (crowns). With Part C Capacity Development funds, SYHealth will (i) ensure increased access to timely internal oral health care services (i.e. non-surgical restorative services), and (ii) improve the overall oral health outcomes of PLWH residing within the health center’s service area. Needs to be addressed: As of December 2018, there were 13,946 HIV cases reported in San Diego County and the local Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) estimates that there are currently 1,446 people living with HIV (PLWH) who are unaware of their HIV status. SYHealth’s service
area represents 20% of San Diego County’s total population, yet accounts for nearly 30% of the County’s PLWH residents. The impact of HIV throughout the health center’s service area indicates the need to ensure individuals receive comprehensive care, including increased access to oral health services. Population to be served: SYHealth’s service area encompasses three of San Diego County’s six jurisdictions, including the South, Southeast, and East Regions. SYHealth’s core HIV service residents live in the San Diego County’s South and Southeast regions. The proposed Part C Capacity Development Project focuses on the health center’s HIV patients 18 years and older in need of oral health services.