HIV/AIDS Programs & Research Fighting HIV Through Knowledge, Research, and Outreach
DPH's HIV/AIDS Programs & Research comprises three units working together to perform research, address issues, and reach out to the community, all with the singular goal of reducing San Francisco's HIV risk.
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Maternal and
Child Health |
Affordable Care & Resources for
Those in Need
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 | Stopping Disease in its Tracks
Communicable Disease Control & Prevention (CDCP) is a unique section of DPH dedicated to containing the spread of disease and infection. CDCP's scope includes infectious disease control, vaccination, bioterrorism research and preparedness, and research into disease trends. The CDCP website provides a wealth of information in this area, including publications, upcoming clinics, and reports.
Health Education Training Center | Classes, Events, Workshops, & More!
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. Course listings are continuously updated and events include movie screenings, training, and workshops.
The battle against HIV affects everyone -- San Francisco and beyond. DPH's HIV Research section is a leader in this fight, pushing forward with a wide range of in-depth studies and groundbreaking research on everything from potential vaccinations to cross-cultural HIV trends. Volunteers are needed and support is always welcome to aid the section's continuing mission.
The Feeling Good Project
Not everyone has access to the information and education necessary for a healthy diet. DPH's nutrition services offer multilingual programs, tips, guides, and educational literature to help low-income and non-English-speaking residents live healthy with the right food.
Community Health Promotion and Prevention | San Francisco's Health Risks –
and how to Prevent Them
Diet, exercise, and awareness: those are three of the basic keys to healthy living. What else can you do to minimize health risks? The answers may surprise you -- and motivate you to change some critical aspects of your life. LEARN MORE
How does this restaurant rate? Environmental Health Inspectors inspect over 7,000 locations including restaurants, bars, markets, bakeries, pushcarts, stadium food facilities and any other facility that serves food to the public. Inspections reduce the number of food-related illnesses by providing information to the public.