“Sana sana” is a phrase many grew up hearing, spoken in moments of care, when someone was hurt and needed to be seen, acknowledged, and reassured.

Sana, sana, colita de rana.
Si no sanas hoy, sanarás mañana.
Heal, heal, little tail of the frog.
If you don’t heal today, you’ll heal tomorrow.

Founded by a Chicano, the name reflects a cultural reference that is widely recognized and grounded in care.

SanaSana applies that same principle to its work.

What we measure reflects how care is actually experienced.
Differences across populations are identified, not averaged away.
Outcomes are made clear, so they can be understood and acted on.
 
The work is to ensure that what is often unseen is recognized and that what is learned leads to meaningful impact.