Who We Are
SMC Park Rx: Who We Are
SMC Park Rx is a medical model that encourages the clinic-to-nature connection. The program empowers health care teams to promote the benefits of nature on one’s physical and mental health by integrating resources within the electronic medical record and clinical setting.
This multifaceted program includes a web-based resource with information on outdoor options, prescribing nature in health clinics (e.g. all children ages 2-18 years receive a prescription for nature at their well-child visits), embedding resources within the electronic medical record, expanding clinic visits to outdoor spaces, promoting nature in the clinical setting with visual cues and events, and hosting Community Nature Days throughout San Mateo County.
ABOUT SAN MATEO COUNTY PARK RX
San Mateo County Park Rx is part of a national initiative to promote spending time in nature to improve health and well-being. Time spent in nature benefits your physical health:
DR. RACHEL BOROVINA
Park Rx Co-Founder, Pediatrician
“San Mateo County Park Rx promotes connection between the clinic and nature. As a pediatrician, I witness the health benefits children and their families receive from being in nature. The parks are taking care of my patients while my patients learn to take care of the parks.”