The first West Nile virus-positive mosquito of 2024 was found in Union City, Alameda County, prompting increased mosquito control efforts in the area.

The Valley Homeless Healthcare Program (VHHP) has expanded its clinic at the HomeFirst Shelter in San Jose to better serve unhoused residents, doubling its visit capacity to 3,000.

The Castro's fitness fad continues to flex its muscle with a new pilates-inspired studio headed for a long-vacant storefront.

San Francisco's use of doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (doxy-PEP) leads to a reduction in chlamydia and syphilis cases among at-risk communities.

Santa Clara's O'Connor and St. Louise hospitals were saved from closure by a $235 million county initiative and are now thriving, benefiting residents with expanded healthcare services.

San Mateo County has launched a mobile mental health crisis response service in partnership with Telecare Corp and StarVista, offering non-armed interventions for mental health emergencies.

The drug omalizumab has been found effective in preventing severe allergic reactions in children to small amounts of food allergens.

San Mateo County offers free STI home test kits through the TakeMeHome program to combat rising STI rates. The kits can test for multiple infections and results are accessed online.

Quest Diagnostics settles for nearly $5 million for improper hazardous waste disposal and failing to protect health information, as announced by the Alameda County DA.

San Jose's Regional Medical Center is closing its Trauma and STEMI programs due to decreased patient use, effective August 12, 2024, realigning to evolving healthcare needs.

Genetics firm Invitae files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, listing $1.6 billion debt against $535.1 million assets, and seeks buyers to salvage operations.

Daly City declares loneliness a public health crisis, highlighting the risks of social isolation on par with smoking, acknowledging the issue's severity, and committing to fostering better community connections.

San Francisco's Board of Supervisors approved legislation to expedite the procurement of public health beds, tackling the city’s mental health and substance abuse crisis more swiftly.