The logbook with patient data is missing from Zuckerberg SF General Hospital, raising concerns about privacy and resulting in a comprehensive security review and notifications to affected patients.

Santa Clara County vector ecologists are studying disease-carrying fleas in local parks to assess public health risks, such as bubonic plague and other bacterial infections. Results are expected by summer.

Sutter Health plans to invest $442 million in a neurosciences care complex in San Francisco's Mission Bernal, set to open in 2028, with expanded neurological services and other healthcare improvements.

Castro independent pharmacy Tin Rx Pharmacy (2181 Market Street) has shuttered after four years in the Castro.

Nurses at Santa Clara Valley Healthcare strike over contract disputes relating to wages and temporary staffing assignments, impacting services despite the county's effort to minimize disruptions.

Bay Area health officials warn of a rise in measles cases and urge residents to ensure their vaccinations are up to date, emphasizing the risks of international travel.

A California study found emergency room treatment of opioid use disorder with buprenorphine to be effective, with 86% patient acceptance and better ongoing treatment engagement.

Nurses in Santa Clara County plan a strike, raising concerns about healthcare disruption; officials strive to maintain services, emphasizing fair pay but are challenged by a $250 million budget shortfall.

Roche's division Genentech sells its Vacaville biologics site to Lonza for $1.2 billion, ensuring 750 employees retain jobs amid industry growth expectations.

In a landmark decision, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors has passed a unanimous resolution labeling racism a public health crisis...

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.