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.
Sutter Health Breaks Ground on Advanced Neuroscience Complex
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Cancer Survivor ‘Back in the Saddle’
Amber’s back pain was caused by a tumor in her large intestine. She turned to the Adventist Health care team for help and is now cancer-free.
San Francisco Receives $21 Million BHCIP Grant
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After Seven Emergency Surgeries Requiring Dozens of Clinicians, New Mother Returns Home
Edna suffered a severe pregnancy complication that required assistance from UC Davis Health’s Fetal Care and Treatment Center. There, she underwent seven procedures that saved her life and that of her little one.
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
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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.
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
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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.
Dan Tsai Named San Francisco Public Health Director
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On Feb. 11, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie appointed Dan Tsai as the new public health director, replacing Grant Colfax, MD.
San Francisco Health Director Grant Colfax Resigns
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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.