Health Commission The Health Commission holds meetings in addition to its twice-a-month regular meeting. Two are the Finance & Planning Committee and the Community & Public Health Committee. Others are Joint conference Committees for San Francisco General Hospital & Laguna Honda Hospital. |
Flu Season is Here! The 2011-2012 influenza season is upon us. Get all the latest information about flu vaccine updates, guidance for health care providers, and 2011-2012 Health Department Sponsored Flu Clinics. |
Viral Gastroenteritis Information Gastroenteritis means inflammation of the stomach and small and large intestines. Viral gastroenteritis is an infection caused by a variety of viruses that results in vomiting or diarrhea. It is often called the "stomach flu", although it is not caused by the influenza virus. It easily spreads from person to person by touching contaminated surfaces and through contaminated food or water. Outbreaks can happen to people of all ages and in a variety of settings. Go here for additional resources including cleaning recommendations. |
Education and Training Training is integral to all aspects of public health practice The San Francisco Department of Public Health provides and sponsors trainings and continuing education for staff, community partners, and the public. The Community Programs Training Unit and the Health Education Training Center now offer online registration. |
San Francisco's Heath Care Services Master Plan Task Force Effective January 2, 2011, San Francisco Ordinance No. 300-10 requires the creation of a Health Care Services Master Plan (HCSMP). The HCSMP is intended to identify the current and projected needs for – and locations of – health care services within San Francisco; the HCSMP will also include recommendations on how to achieve and maintain appropriate distribution of and equitable access to health care services. To inform the HCSMP’s development, the San Francisco Department of Public Health will convene a HCSMP Task Force whose membership will reflect a broad range of community stakeholders. |
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