HIV/AIDS Programs & Research

Maternal and
Child Health

For children, families, or women of childbearing age, DPH's Maternal and Child Health (MCH) section is a haven of education and resources as well as low-cost and free clinical services for those that qualify. MCH also performs research into critical topics such as domestic violence, dietary trends, SIDS, and substance abuse.

Communicable Disease Control & Prevention

Health Education Training Center (HETC)

For health care professionals, organizational staff, or residents with an interest in health and medicine, the Heath Education Training Center (HETC) provides the opportunity to learn more about a variety of highly specified topics. Health education and care professionals can also advance their careers through continuing education courses. You can now register for courses online.

SFDPH Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2010/2011

SFDPH just released its Annual Report for Fiscal year 2010/2011. Read the report to learn about SFDPH's achievements during the fiscal year -- and to learn more about SFDPH services and public health efforts designed to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans.

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Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health Section - Nutrition Services

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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