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.

A small amount of coke dust was released from Martinez Refining Company, contained on-site without off-site impacts, according to the company and Contra Costa Health.

A "mystery illness" has led to over 150 cases of gastrointestinal symptoms on the Queen Victoria cruise ship, with increased sanitation measures in place.

UC optometrists strike for better pay and benefits, as negotiations with the university falter, leading to potential patient appointment rescheduling.