SF Public Health

04/12/2026

To every public health worker — epidemiologists, community health workers, nurses, environmental health staff, outreach teams, lab staff, data analysts, clinicians, health educators, disease investigators, administrative staff, social workers, policy teams, planners, and so many others — thank you.

Your work protects lives, strengthens communities, and keeps San Francisco healthy every day.

Happy National Public Health Week! 💙

Learn how SFDPH keeps San Francisco healthy, safe, and prepared.

04/11/2026

t’s Black Maternal Health Week — a national week dedicated to raising awareness about the crisis facing Black birthing people, who continue to experience higher rates of pregnancy‑related deaths and low‑birthweight births, most of which are preventable.

SFDPH’s Maternal Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) division works to address these inequities for all birthing people. For example, the Black Infant Health program provides culturally grounded prenatal and postpartum support groups through group-based prenatal sessions, emotional support, stress-reduction tools, and strong community connections to build knowledge, resilience, and a supportive network throughout their pregnancy journey.

Our participants report stronger mental health, more support, and greater confidence during pregnancy — and 99% would recommend the program.

At SFDPH, we are committed to advancing birth equity for all.

04/11/2026

Drug addiction is a disease that you can recover from with the right care.

has free and low-cost drug and alcohol treatment and support to help you reach lasting recovery.

Reach out at 888-246-3333 or visit https://ow.ly/bLgq50YFjl5.

04/10/2026

Public health is part of everyday life. protects San Francisco through research, disease surveillance, food safety, air and water monitoring, education, and outbreak response.

These systems work together to keep our city healthy and resilient.

SFDPH keeps San Francisco healthy, safe, and prepared.

04/10/2026

April is National Minority Health Month — a nationwide observance that raises awareness about health disparities and promotes efforts to ensure everyone has the opportunity to achieve their highest level of health. SF Public Health is committed to reducing gaps in health outcomes and improving access to care for all San Franciscans.

Local data highlights three critical health challenges where disparities continue to impact communities: overdose deaths, preterm birth, and heart health.

To advance health equity, SFDPH collaborates with community partners, embeds equity into decision-making, and expands access to low barrier services through Health Access Points and SF Health Network clinics.

Together, we’re building a healthier, more equitable city.

Everyone is encouraged to access the free and low barrier health services available across San Francisco. Care is for everyone.

04/09/2026

“Methadone gave me my recovery. It gave me my life back.”

Jean has been in recovery for two years with the help of methadone. Grateful for her recovery and the many opportunities at her disposal, Jean has been giving back through volunteer opportunities at San Francisco General Hospital and RAMS.

SF Public Health is here to connect people struggling with fentanyl and other drug addiction with resources that can change lives.

If you or someone you know needs support, call 888-246-3333 or visit https://ow.ly/og7550X4FUW to learn more.
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Recovery is possible. Jean is living proof.Hear from the people who have used medication and other support services on their journey to recovery. For more in...

04/09/2026

Feeling sick? The best thing you can do is stay home and rest. Even mild symptoms — like a cough, fever, or fatigue — can spread illness. Return to work, school, or gatherings when you’re feeling better

Taking care of yourself helps protect everyone around you — today and every day.

04/08/2026

Mental health and substance use services are essential to the health of our city. SFDPH treats children, youth, adults, and families.

On the streets, in shelters and supportive housing, in community-based programs and in our behavioral health and primary care clinics – SFDPH makes care accessible at every touchpoint in our health care system.

Get connected to mental health and substance use services in San Francisco. Call 888-246-3333.

SFDPH keeps San Francisco healthy, safe, and prepared.

04/08/2026

San Francisco is committed to helping people living with fentanyl addiction and other substance use disorders access effective treatment, stability, and long-term recovery.

medical and behavioral health teams, along with our nonprofit partners, are in the community day and night to engage people who use drugs or who need care. Their goal is to help people move off the streets and into services that support their health and well-being.

City contractors are not permitted to distribute smoking supplies in public spaces. In cases where safe use supply distribution is necessary to stop the spread of disease and reduce the risk of overdose - such as sterile syringe distribution - City-funded staff must pair that distribution with proactive counseling and connections to treatment.

Across San Francisco – on the streets, in shelters and supportive housing, in our hospitals and clinics, and in community-based programs – we work to make every interaction an opportunity to help break the cycle of addiction and homelessness.

We know recovery is possible for everyone because we see it every day in the people we are honored to serve.

If you or someone you know needs addiction treatment, call the San Francisco Department of Public Health today at 888-246-3333 or visit https://ow.ly/hCjy50YEGo2.

04/07/2026

Lead is often invisible—but its impact on children’s learning and development is very real. Hear from Dr. Maggie Gilbreth about the dangers of lead exposure and how San Francisco’s Fix Lead SF program is working to protect families.

Lead is often invisible—but its impact on children’s learning and development is very real. Hear from Dr. Maggie Gilbreth about the dangers of lead exposure...

04/07/2026

It’s National Public Health Week! protects and promotes the health of all San Franciscans by providing accessible, high-quality care across our citywide network.

With 30 medical clinics, 55 community partners, and two hospitals — Zuckerberg San Francisco General and Laguna Honda Hospital — we deliver primary care, urgent care, dental services, specialty care and more to support the health of our communities.

This year’s theme, “Ready. Set. Action!” reflects our commitment to making San Francisco a healthier, safer, and more prepared city. SFDPH keeps San Francisco healthy, safe, and prepared.

04/07/2026

SF Public Health provides medical and behavioral health care in street-based settings with the city’s unified Street Response Team. The Street Care Staff helps vulnerable people transition off the streets and into stable housing and long-term care.