California Prevention Leadership Project
Chronic disease is the leading cause of premature morbidity and mortality.
We strengthen health department capacity to implement upstream strategies that remove health inequities and prevent disease.
About Our Project
The California Prevention Leadership Project is a collaboration of California’s local and state public health leaders dedicated to preventing chronic disease and related disparities.
Our Purpose
Our Goal
Place an integrated approach to upstream prevention higher on the agenda of every local health department and address the fundamental conditions that determine a community’s health.
Our Mission
Elevate upstream prevention as a higher priority for local health departments and develop capacity to prevent chronic disease and improve health equity.
Our Vision
California health departments prioritize upstream prevention to eliminate preventable chronic disease and health inequities.
Strategic Plan
The Strategic Plan describes the Leadership Project’s unique role in California’s public health landscape, as well as the Project’s values, guiding principles, key contributions to the field, goals, priorities, and activities.
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Leadership Team 2025
Best Practices
This summary of best practices from our 2025 meetings includes links to tools and presentations for local and state health departments to advance upstream prevention strategies.
Leadership Team 2024
Best Practices
This summary of best practices from our 2024 meetings includes links to tools and presentations for local and state health departments to advance upstream prevention strategies.
California Public Health Workforce Brief
This brief summarizes five key priorities for California’s public health workforce and infrastructure to ensure healthy communities in the 21st century.
Public Health and Planning Infographic Series
This was produced in collaboration with ChangeLab Solutions for public health practitioners who wish to partner with planners on health equity.