San Francisco / Marin

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.

NFL Coach Fights Myeloma

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.

SF’s New Public Health Director to Focus on Improving Mental Health Care

Who

  • Hospital Council
  • Dan Tsai, incoming San Francisco Public Health Director
  • What

    Last week, Hospital Council met with Dan Tsai, the new director of the San Francisco Public Health Department (SFPHD). Tsai’s primary focus in his work with hospitals will be improving the 5150 hold process, in support of Mayor Lurie’s “Breaking the Cycle” directive.  Through that work, the city will seek to connect SF’s most complex patients to treatment and services.

    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 care. The goal is to keep people out of jails and emergency departments (EDs) and the city’s limited law enforcement resources on the street. With powers granted by the recently passed Fentanyl State of Emergency Ordinance, the city is able to expedite the center’s opening. 

    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 his appreciation for hospitals’ collaboration and partnership with SFDPH, particularly over the course of the pandemic.