NEWS

Department of Public Health

San Francisco Department of Public Health Completes Comprehensive Safety and Security Assessment Following Tragic Incident at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital

Department commits $15 million annual safety investment; multiple upgrades have been implemented; many more are planned or underway

Mayor Lurie Builds On Momentum Of Neighborhood Street Teams, Announces Next Phase Of Coordinated Street Outreach To Improve Street Conditions

Consolidation of Street Outreach Under Department of Public Health Will Continue Work of Connecting People in Crisis to Care and Making Public Spaces Welcoming for San Franciscans; Integration of Siloed Teams Last Year Led to 40% Increase in Shelter Placements and 40% Faster 311 Response Times Under Neighborhood-Based “Team of Teams” Model; Continues Mayor Lurie’s Work Through Breaking the Cycle Plan to Transform City’s Response to Homelessness and Behavioral Health Challenges

Mayor Lurie Announces Appropriation Of 2024 Bond To Strengthen Health Care Infrastructure, Deliver Street Safety And Public Space Upgrades

Voter-Approved Funding from Health, Safe, and Vibrant San Francisco Bond Will Improve Community Health Centers, Hospitals, Street Safety, Public Spaces; Builds on Mayor Lurie’s Work to Strengthen Core Government Services

Mayor Lurie Outlines Plans for Nearly 100 New Treatment and Recovery Beds, Including Locked Beds for People Under Mental Health Conservatorship

San Francisco Receiving Nearly $100 Million in State Funding for Beds at UCSF Health Hyde Hospital and Treasure Island, New City Hub for Recovery; Delivers on Key Commitment in Mayor Lurie’s Breaking the Cycle Plan to Transform City’s Response to Homelessness and Behavioral Health Challenges.

Mayor Lurie Launches Strong Starts, Another Major Step to Support San Francisco Kids and Families

Will Convene Leaders on Comprehensive Plan to Improve Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes; Builds on Mayor Lurie’s Work to Support Families, Build a City Where Every Child Can Thrive.

San Francisco Department of Public Health Update on Tuberculosis Cases at Archbishop Riordan High School

ARHS TB Testing Complete, Risk Remains Low to the General Public, Latent TB is Not Contagious

Mayor Lurie Signs Legislation to Advance the RESET Center and Combat Public Drug Use on San Francisco Streets

Facility Will Offer Alternative to Jail and Hospitalization, Connect People to Treatment; Continues Mayor Lurie’s Work to Keep San Francisco’s Streets Safe and Clean, Address Fentanyl Crisis.