About San Francisco / Marin
The San Francisco / Marin Section of the Hospital Council is comprised of 20 hospitals, representing over 4,750 licensed beds in San Francisco and Marin counties.
12-Year-Old Receives Novel Treatment After Suffering a Stroke
At just 12 years old, Gabby suffered a stroke that was triggered by a rare brain disease. Thankfully, a new treatment at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland saved the day.
San Francisco to Open New Police-Friendly Stabilization Center
Who San Francisco Mayor’s Office San Francisco Department of Public Health, San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing What In April, San Francisco will open a 24/7 police-friendly stabilization center at 822 Geary Street, where police officers can drop off people with urgent mental health and substance abuse needs so they can receive medical […]
Dan Tsai Named San Francisco Public Health Director
Who San Francisco Department of Health (DPH) San Francisco Mayor’s Offices What On Feb. 11, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie appointed Dan Tsai as the new public health director, replacing Grant Colfax, MD. Tsai has nearly two decades of health care leadership experience, with a decade in public service. In 2021, he was appointed by […]
San Francisco Health Director Grant Colfax Resigns
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 […]
Teen Is Back at School After Overcoming Jaw Tumor & Jaw Restoration
Israel was shocked when doctors discovered a tumor in his jaw that required complex surgery. That’s when UC Davis Health stepped in to provide a novel jaw restoration procedure.
San Francisco Eyes Potential Expansion of Behavioral Health Beds
Who UCSF Health San Francisco Department of Public Health What The San Francisco Board of Supervisors is set to approve a resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health to submit applications for grant funds to the state’s Department of Health Care Services under the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program Round 1: Launch Ready. […]
NFL Coach Fights Myeloma with Innovative Treatment, Back to Doing What He Loves
When Johnny was first diagnosed with stage III myeloma, the disease threatened to upend his beloved career and lifestyle. Then, UCSF Health stabilized his condition, getting Johnny back on the field and inspiring others.