Who
- San Francisco mayor’s office
- San Francisco Department of Health (SFDPH) and member hospitals
What
San Francisco Public Health Director Grant Colfax, MD, announced his resignation, effective Feb. 7. Deputy Director of Health Naveena Bobba, MD, MPH, will serve as acting director in the interim. In his note to the section CEOs, Dr. Colfax expressed his appreciation for hospitals’ collaboration and partnership with SFDPH, particularly over the course of the pandemic.
Takeaway/Next Steps
The section is familiar with Dr. Bobba and will continue to work in collaboration with SFDPH leadership. Hospital Council is working to connect with Kunal Modi, Mayor Daniel Lurie’s policy director for health (including oversight of the California Department of Public Health).
Contact
RVP Michon Coleman at mcoleman@hospitalcouncil.org