Our Mission
To protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans.
Department structure
We have two divisions; San Francisco Health Network— our top-rated clinics, hospitals and programs—and Population Health, which offers public health services, disease prevention, and infection control.
Resources
Information and reports
Public Health Budget
Budget documents for FY 2022-2023, FY 2021-2022 and FY 2020-2021
Gifts and Donations
Gifts and Donations received by DPH.
DPH Annual Reports
DPH Annual reports contain a summary of DPH's services, programs, and achievements from the past fiscal year.
DPH Org Chart
DPH org chart
Media releases
Press releases from DPH Communications.
Public records requests and subpoenas
Find out how to request public records or where to serve a subpoena.
Racial Equity Action Plan
Plan for creating a culture of equity and inclusion for our own staff.
Substance use trends in San Francisco
Annual DPH reports on substance use indicators for San Francisco.
Community Health Needs Assessment
Provides data enabling identification of priority issues affecting health in San Francisco
Community Health Improvement Plan
Identifying health opportunities and strengths as a community and improving the health of
our county.
Food Security Task Force 2021 report
Recommendations for addressing food insecurity in San Francisco.
Climate and Health Action
Working to develop solutions to support healthy and climate-ready communities.
Charity Care 2020-2021 Report
Emergency medical care provided to those who cannot afford it without the expectation of reimbursement.
Medi-Cal Patient Fee Schedule
Medi-Cal Patient Fee Schedule
Health Care Accountability Ordinance 2020 Report
A review of the minimum standards in relation to the current health care insurance market in California.
San Francisco Health Network
About the San Francisco Health Network
A community of top-rated clinics, hospitals and programs operated by the Public Health Department.
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
We provide inpatient, outpatient, emergency, diagnostic and behavioral health services for adults and children
Laguna Honda Hospital
A skilled nursing and rehabilitation center owned and operated by the SF Department of Public Health
Behavioral Health
We provide mental health and substance use services for underserved San Franciscans.
Primary Care
Community-based healthcare focused on health promotion and disease prevention.
Jail Health
We provide comprehensive healthcare services to incarcerated individuals in SF
Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health
Providing services to pregnant people and families with children.
WIC (Women, Infants and Children) benefits
Providing nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and more.
Healthy SF
Affordable health care for uninsured San Francisco residents.
Healthcare for people experiencing homelessness
Providing health care and linkages to services for people experiencing and transitioning out of homelessness.
Population Health
Bridge HIV
Bridge HIV is a local, national, and internationally recognized leader in HIV prevention research.
Center for Learning and Innovation (CLI)
We support DPH programs and objectives by fostering a culture of learning, trust and innovation.
Center on Substance Use and Health
Creating better health outcomes for all people who use substances through research, data, and training.
Community Health Equity and Promotion (CHEP)
We integrate the core public health functions of informing, engaging, educating and empowering community.
Disease Control and Prevention
Protecting your health through chronic and communicable disease prevention, investigation, and control.
Environmental Health
Protecting human health and living spaces.
DPH offices
Office of Compliance and Privacy Affairs
Safeguarding public trust by upholding the highest standards related to healthcare business integrity.
Office of Health Equity
Addressing health disparities and workforce inequities to create a culture of inclusion.
Office of Policy and Planning
Conducts strategic planning to guide the work of the Department of Public Health.
Health Commission
San Francisco Health Commission
Learn about SF’s Health Commission health policy efforts and get insights into SFDPH’s current initiatives.
Finance and Planning Committee
Governing body focused on finance and planning for San Francisco Department of Public Health
Zuckerberg Joint Care Commission
Governing body for Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital.
Laguna Honda Joint Care Commission
Governing body of Laguna Honda Hospital.
Health Commission Reports
Health Commission Reports and Presentations
Citywide Committees and Task Forces
Food Security Task Force
Responsible for creating a city-wide plan for addressing food security.
Mental Health Board
Advising Board of Supervisors and SFDPH on mental health policy, services and funding.
Shelter Monitoring Committee
We track the conditions of group and family shelters in San Francisco. Staff take and investigate complaints.
Mental Health SF Implementation Work Group
13-member board to advise the development and implementation of Mental Health SF.
Behavioral Health Center Adult Residential Facility Working Group
Report on Behavioral Health Center to the Board of Supervisors and Mayor's Office.
Mental Health Board
Citizens advising Board of Supervisors and Mental Health Director about funding, policy and services.
Sugary Drinks Distributor Tax Advisory Committee
Makes recommendations to the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors on the Sugary Drinks Distributor Tax
Housing Conservatorship Work Group
Allows for the conservatorship of adults with serious mental illness and substance use disorder treatment
Passive Requirements and Meetings
Passive meetings are not subject to the broad array of open government requirements that apply to policy bodies
Contracts and grants