On May 6, 2025, the Health Horizons Summit brought together community leaders, healthcare professionals, small business owners, and government officials at AHMC Seton Medical Center in Daly City. Co-hosted by the San Francisco Filipino American Chamber of Commerce and AHMC Seton, the event was part of San Francisco Small Business Week. It highlighted how healthcare, business, and community are deeply connected — and how new tools like Artificial Intelligence (AI) are helping improve health care for everyone.
One of the summit’s highlights was a talk by Tim Schulze, Associate Chief Operating Officer of AHMC Seton. He spoke about the hospital’s efforts to improve care for Daly City and nearby neighborhoods. He reminded the audience that supporting small businesses also means supporting better health. “Jobs help people afford care,” he said. “And many local businesses provide health services too. You can’t have healthy communities without healthy businesses.”
A major focus was the transformation of AHMC Seton’s Emergency Department (ER). Nine months ago, under the leadership of Jacqueline Maturan, RN-BSN, MBA-HA, TNCC, the ER became faster, friendlier, and more efficient. Many residents had assumed it was closed, but Jacqueline cleared up the misunderstanding: “We are open 24/7, fully staffed, and ready to care for anyone who comes through our doors.”
She explained how the hospital hired more multi-lingual nurses and launched a Fast Track system to treat patients with less serious conditions in under 30 minutes. The upgraded ER also includes in-house lab and radiology services. Jacqueline showed data proving that patient satisfaction has increased since the changes. “I invite you to visit our ER and see how we care for our community,” she said.
Another key topic was how AI is changing healthcare. Kathleen Rose Reyes, a San Francisco wound care nurse and founder of Wound Scan AI, presented her new health tech tool. It uses AI to help nurses check and measure wounds more quickly and accurately. “Right now, nurses spend a lot of time doing paperwork,” she said. “With AI, they’ll have more time to care for patients directly.”
Dr. Herminigildo Valle, a wound care expert at AHMC Seton, talked about the dangers of untreated wounds — especially for people with diabetes. He said Filipino Americans are at higher risk, which can lead to complications like amputations. “With proper care and modern tools, many of these problems can be prevented,” he said. “AHMC Seton is leading the way.”
Dr. Tom Feeney, Chief of Cardiology at AHMC Seton, discussed using advanced tools to detect and treat heart disease. While heart attacks remain a leading health concern, new treatments are helping patients recover faster and live longer. “The key,” he said, “is catching heart problems early — even before symptoms appear.”
Throughout the afternoon, speakers stressed the importance of teamwork. Daly City Councilmembers Juslyn Manalo and Teresa Proaño, Mayor Rod Daus-Magbual, and San Mateo County Supervisor David Canepa attended to show their support. Local business sponsors like Redwood Credit Union and OpenClassRooms spoke about how they support job training and small business growth.
Other sessions focused on supplier diversity, fair contracting, and community wellness. These programs give small businesses and culture-driven entrepreneurs opportunities to grow while improving health through caregiving, advocacy, and innovation. Attorney Patrick Hall, Chair of Rotacare Northern Peninsula Free Medical Clinic, shared how his clinic helps fill healthcare access gaps.
Guests also enjoyed food and refreshments from sponsors like Seafood City and Heavenly Ice Cream. Other partners — including SuccessLink Outsourcing and Veewz — were also acknowledged for their support.
The Health Horizons Summit was more than just a learning event. It was a celebration of progress—and a look at what’s possible when healthcare, technology, and business come together. As Jacqueline Maturan said, “Daly City is my home, and I want to help take care of it.”
