Department of Public Health

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.

San Francisco Department of Public Health Statement on Potential Federal Funding Cuts

SAN FRANCISCO – On February 12, SFDPH received notice from the federal government that four Centers for ...

San Francisco Department of Public Health Urges the Public Not to Pick or Eat Wild Mushrooms

SAN FRANCISCO – Since November 2025, there has been an outbreak of severe illness and deaths in California ...

Tuberculosis Information for the General Public

The San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) would like to share information about tuberculosis ...

First Influenza Deaths of the Respiratory Virus Season in San Francisco Confirmed

SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) has received reports of two deaths ...

Mayor Lurie, Assemblymember Stefani, and President Mandelman Announce Legislation Supporting Recovery for People with Serious Mental Illness

Legislation Will Allow Involuntary Medication as Part of Court-Ordered Care; Continues Mayor Lurie’s Breaking the Cycle Work to Address Behavioral Health Crisis.

Mayor Lurie Takes Major Step to Get Drug Users Off San Francisco Streets, Announces RESET Center

Planned Facility Will Offer Alternative to Jail and Hospitalization, Connect People to Treatment; Builds on Mayor Lurie’s Work to Improve Street Conditions, Connect People to Treatment, Address Fentanyl Crisis