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District 9 Mission Family Summit

Families and community members gathered at The Women’s Building for the District 9 Mission Family Summit to share what they value about raising families and living in San Francisco, what is working, what is challenging, and what they hope for the future.

Fatal Overdose Involving Kratom-derived Opioid

The San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, issued a health alert ...

San Francisco Department of Public Health's Potrero Hill Health Center Celebrates 50 Years of Community-Centered Care

Community Celebration Honors the Community Advocacy that Built and Sustained the Clinic for Half a Century. The Full-Service Neighborhood Health Center Serves Over 12,000 Patients Annually.

Mayor Lurie Signs Legislation Establishing New Office to Combat Food Insecurity in San Francisco

New Office Will Centralize City Response, Strengthen Coordination, and Advise on Long-Term Solutions Through New Food Security Council; Builds on Mayor Lurie’s Efforts to Support Families and Strengthen Social Safety Net, Including $34 Million Investment in Helping Families Keep Critical Healthcare, Food Assistance

District 5 Fillmore Family Summit

Families and community members gathered at the African American Arts and Culture Complex for the District 5 Fillmore Family Summit to share what they value about raising families and living in San Francisco, what is working, what is challenging, and what they hope for the future.

San Francisco Department of Public Health Encourages Vaccination as City's First Influenza Death is Confirmed

The flu and COVID vaccines offer the best protection from severe illness and death

District 11 OMI Family Summit Summary

Families and community members gathered at the Minnie and Lovie Ward Recreation Center for the District 11 OMI Family Summit to share what they value about raising families and living in San Francisco, what is working, what is challenging, and what they hope for the future.

San Francisco Department of Public Health Releases 2025 HIV Epidemiology Annual Report

Report shows an 8% decrease in HIV diagnoses from previous year

SF Department of Public Health Treatment on Demand Report Shows Gains in People Accessing Drug Treatment as Fatal Overdoses Decline

City is seeing significant increases in people in treatment, and new data from the department identifies for the first time where more treatment on demand is needed. SFDPH will bring more beds online to match needs and request waivers from state to help more people access treatment on demand

Mayor Lurie Announces $5 Million for Upgrades at Alice Griffith Apartments, Part of Multi-Department Effort to Improve Living Conditions

Alongside Settlement Agreement Holding Property Owners Accountable for Deteriorating Conditions, City Provides Additional Funding to Support Residents; Builds on Mayor Lurie’s Work to Provide Safe, Affordable Homes for San Francisco Families