San Antonio
Over 50% of individuals calling 911/EMS need ambulatory or telehealth care, access to medications, and social services — not an ER.
Critical community statistics:
20%
of San Antonio’s residents are uninsured, with the large majority of those being children.
(US Census Bureau 2023)
17.7%
of San Antonio’s residents live in poverty, while Texas reports 14% living in poverty.
(US Census Bureau 2023)
832,413
emergency room visits reported in San Antonio in 2021.
(Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Health Data 2021)
“You went above and beyond. I didn’t know this was possible through a virtual call. You all are amazing and helped out tremendously.”
– San Antonio, Texas a patient who received services from Foundation funding and called 911
San Antonio Advisory Board
San Antonio’s Advisory Board provides oversight for the Right Connection Foundation. As community members passionate about ensuring that all residents receive the best health care at the right time and place, our Advisory Board ensures that funds donated in the San Antonio community stay in the San Antonio community, helping our uninsured friends and neighbors. The board meets quarterly to ensure that services are being delivered most efficiently and provides guidance to ensure services are being offered in the most sensitive and equitable way.