San Francisco expands its on-demand addiction treatment program, offering telehealth services for immediate buprenorphine prescriptions to combat the fentanyl crisis.

UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals ranked as top in Northern California for pediatric care by U.S. News & World Report for the ninth year, excelling in numerous specialties.

San Francisco reported a 20% decrease in new HIV diagnoses in 2023, with a significant drop among its Latino community. The city attributes this success to public health efforts and an increase in PrEP usage.

UCSF is set to open a major cancer treatment facility featuring a high-tech proton therapy center in San Francisco's Dogpatch neighborhood by 2029, aiming for LEED™ Gold certification and driving economic growth.

UCSF Health opens a new comprehensive care facility, Bayfront Medical Building, in San Francisco to provide specialized and primary outpatient services in one location.

San Francisco's Health Department notes low mpox cases, with a zero seven-day average, but traces of mpox have been found in the city's wastewater. Health officials continue to stress the importance of vaccinations and testing.

The article discusses San Francisco's effective COVID-19 response through the San Francisco Health Systems Collaborative, which included coordinated efforts and resource sharing among local health providers.

San Francisco experiences a decrease in drug overdose deaths, with June marking the lowest number in nearly two years, predominantly due to a drop in fentanyl-related fatalities.

An outbreak of COVID-19 at San Francisco's County Jail No. 3 has resulted in 42 inmates in isolation; jail staff are required to wear N-95 masks, and no deaths or hospitalizations have been reported.

A surge in COVID-19 cases is hitting the Bay Area, with high wastewater virus concentrations and a rising state test positivity rate, though hospitalizations remain low. New FLiRT variants are spreading, and experts urge vaccination and precautions.

Several Bay Area cities suspended bans on natural gas in new buildings, citing a legal ruling against Berkeley's similar ban, while San Francisco upholds its policy. This impacts climate goals and prompts debate on public health and energy practices.

Health experts warn of increased Lyme disease risk due to a tick boom in Northern California, highlighting prevention strategies and safe removal techniques.

UCSF Health began construction of a state-of-the-art "Hospital of the Future" in San Francisco, with a $4.3 billion investment for the project set to open in 2030.