This resolution proposes to name a section of Noriega Street as "Sunset Healthcare Corridor" to honor the many healthcare providers in the area and to promote ongoing access to affordable care for local residents. It is currently awaiting action from a committee.
Resolution adding the commemorative street name "Sunset Healthcare Corridor" to Noriega Street between 19th Avenue and 33rd Avenue, in recognition of the concentration of medical, dental, optometric, pharmacy, and wellness providers that have served the Sunset District along this corridor for decades, and in support of continued access to affordable, culturally competent care for Sunset residents.
How it got here
The legislation to designate a section of Noriega Street as the 'Sunset Healthcare Corridor' originated from a community initiative to recognize the concentration of healthcare providers in the Sunset District.
Members of the local medical community proposed recognizing a stretch of Noriega Street as a dedicated healthcare corridor to honor the providers serving the neighborhood and to encourage additional health services to locate there.
Supervisor Wong introduced the resolution to designate the commemorative street name 'Sunset Healthcare Corridor' on Noriega Street, highlighting the importance of local healthcare access.
The resolution outlines the historical context of healthcare access in the Sunset District and the significance of the corridor for local residents, emphasizing the need for culturally competent care.
The resolution was received and assigned for further committee action, marking its progression through the legislative process.
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