City Earns Overall Gold Medal Rating from CityHealth

Published on December 12, 2024

San Antonio Earns Overall Gold Medal Rating for Adopting Policies to Advance Residents’ Quality of Life

SAN ANTONIO (December 12, 2024) – For the second year in a row, San Antonio has been awarded a Gold Medal Rating from CityHealth, an initiative of the de Beaumont Foundation and Kaiser Permanente, for its commitment to adopting and implementing evidence-based policies that enhance health and well-being. This prestigious recognition places San Antonio among only seven cities nationwide to achieve an overall Gold Medal Rating in 2024 and the only city in Texas with this designation. Other cities receiving an overall gold medal include Boston, Denver, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Portland and St. Louis.

Each year, CityHealth recognizes cities nationwide by awarding gold, silver, bronze, or no medals across 12 policy areas, with overall medals awarded to cities earning five or more policy medals. These policies help all residents have access to safe housing and a healthy body and mind.

“The 2024 gold medal rating represents San Antonio’s unwavering commitment to creating a healthier, more equitable future for our residents. By embracing innovative policies, we are building a community where every individual has the opportunity to thrive,” Mayor Ron Nirenberg said.

“Receiving the 2024 CityHealth Gold Medal Rating is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and collaboration of our entire community. This honor underscores the power of collaboration and vision in addressing public health challenges,” City Manager Erik Walsh said. “I would like to thank all our City staff who have continued to focus on the wellness of our community, and I am proud of this accomplishment. San Antonio will continue to lead the way in fostering a healthier life for our residents.

San Antonio now has six gold medals and one bronze medal in CityHealth’s 12 policy areas. This award acknowledges San Antonio’s leadership in addressing critical public health challenges through policies that promote equity and access across diverse areas. The policies are:

• Gold - Affordable Housing Trusts
• Gold - Complete Streets 
• Gold - Greenspace
• Gold - Healthy Food Purchasing 
• Gold - High-Quality, Accessible Pre-K
• Gold - Smoke-Free Indoor Air
• Bronze - Eco-Friendly Purchasing 

For more information on CityHealth and its evaluation criteria, visit CityHealth.org.