SFDPH

Let’s #FightTheBite! Mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water. If you have a container full of water on your property after the recent rains, please empty it out. This simple action will help prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile virus.

If you have ever considered seeking addiction treatment, watch this video. Dr. Noelle Martinez from the #SFDPH on-demand buprenorphine telehealth line summarizes easy to access treatment options available to all San Franciscans. Start your recovery journey today by calling 888-246-3333. #LivingProofSF

Protect your family and loved ones from respiratory viruses by following these tips: ✅ Stay home and test if you’re sick. ✅ Wear a well-fitted mask in crowded indoor spaces. ✅ Wash your hands frequently. ✅ Cover your coughs and sneezes. ✅ Ventilate indoor spaces. #PublicHealth #SFDPH #CommunityHealth #WellnessTips #StayHealthy

You don’t have to wait for a doctor’s appointment to help for opioid addiction. #SFDPH has providers standing by phone lines from 8 a.m. to midnight to talk to San Franciscans looking to recover from fentanyl, heroin and opioid pills use. Get an immediate prescription for buprenorphine – a lifesaving medication that helps manage cravings and withdrawal symptoms – or learn about other treatment options by calling 888-246-3333. #RecoveryIsPossible ow.ly/UGZR50YzTlu

April is Alcohol Awareness Month! This month, we highlight the impact alcohol has on our health, our communities, and the support available for anyone looking to cut back or seek help. 📊 Did you know? • 1 in 3 U.S. adults drink at levels that may put themselves or others at risk. • Alcohol contributes to over 200 health conditions, including heart disease and certain cancers. • Drinking less — even small reductions — leads to immediate health benefits. 💙 Thinking about reducing your drinking? You’re not alone. San Francisco offers confidential, free resources to help you or someone you care about recover from Alcohol Use Disorder. 📞 Call the 24/7 Behavioral Health Access Line: 888‑246‑3333 🔗 Find support: ow.ly/WMAB50YBmum Let’s use this #AlcoholAwarenessMonth to promote healthier choices and support those on a path to recovery. #RecoveryIsPossible #SFPublicHealth #HealthyChoices #DrinkResponsibly

@SF-DPH’s Chinatown Public Health Center offers affordable, quality medical and mental health care to children, adults, and the elderly. Services include primary care, chronic illness management, and dental care. Urgent care is also available. #WeArePublicHealth Learn more about the Chinatown Public Health Center: ow.ly/PcVa50YypIi

Today, the San Francisco Department of Public Health honors the physicians who show up every day with skill, compassion, and a deep commitment to community care. Across all #SFDPH divisions, our doctors play a vital role in protecting and promoting the health of every San Franciscan — from prevention to treatment, from clinics to communities. We celebrate physicians serving in: San Francisco Health Network — including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Laguna Honda Hospital and neighborhood clinics Population Health Division — prevention, surveillance, and public health response Behavioral Health Services — mental health and substance use care Managed Care & Health Access Programs — improving access and continuity of care Public Health Laboratories & Specialty Services — advanced testing and specialized public health services Community-based and street medicine programs — direct, community-focused care for residents Thank you for your leadership, your care, and your unwavering dedication to the health and dignity of our communities. 💙 Happy Doctors’ Day. #DoctorsDay #ThankYouDoctors #PublicHealth #SFDPH

Prioritize your mental health. #SFDPH has behavioral health clinicians and health workers available to help with depression, anxiety and other mental health issues. If you want to talk to someone, please call 888-246-3333. #MentalHealthMatters

#SFDPH takes every opportunity to offer treatment to people who use drugs because treatment works.  Since San Francisco strengthened its safe use supplies distribution policy in 2025 under Mayor Daniel Lurie’s Breaking the Cycle initiative, our partner organizations providing naloxone and other supplies reported ~1,400 on-site treatment services, including starts for medications for opioid use disorder, contingency management, and counseling sessions with behavioral health clinicians.  Anyone who uses fentanyl or other opioids can call 888-246-3333 between 8am and midnight to get an immediate prescription for buprenorphine treatment.  Make the call to start your recovery journey today. #RecoveryIsPossible #LivingProofSF #WeAreSFDPH

We provide everyone with the quality care no matter their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, income or immigration status, we are here for you. Find out more about our services here: ow.ly/309L50Y4CA6

Recovery is always the first option. Safe use supplies are essential for preventing the spread of diseases and reducing overdose risks — but no one receives them from a San Francisco-funded program without counseling and an offer of treatment. Since San Francisco strengthened its safe use supply distribution policy last year to include counseling and proactive connections to treatment, we have recorded an ~1,200 connections to treatment programs, not including people who received on-site care. City contractors are not permitted to distribute smoking supplies in public spaces Find out more about San Francisco treatment and recovery services at ow.ly/GJIR50Yzsyx. #RecoveryIsPossible #LivingProofSF #WeAreSFDPH

Feeling sick? The best thing you can do is stay home and rest. Even mild symptoms — like a cough, fever, or fatigue — can spread illness. Return to work, school, or gatherings when you’re feeling better Taking care of yourself helps protect everyone around you — today and every day. #StayHomeIfSick #PublicHealth #SFDPH #CommunityHealth #WellnessTips #StayHealthy

At #SF Public Health’s Southeast Family Health Center, we believe that everyone deserves high-quality, compassionate care. Since 1979, we've been serving the Bayview-Hunters Point community with a commitment to providing accessible and culturally responsive healthcare. Whether you're uninsured, have Medi-Cal, or Medicare, our doors are open to you. Your health is our mission. 💙 Learn more about the Southeast Family Health Center: ow.ly/VTlj50Yx5Jz #WeArePublicHealth #CommunityCare #BayviewHuntersPoint

Have you worked in #SF? You might have money waiting for you. Trish used employer-contributed SF City Option funds to cover chiropractic care, prescription glasses, and medications. Check the Funds Finder: ow.ly/9mZ150YuZ57

Staying healthy matters every day — and small actions can help protect our whole community. 🤧 Cover your cough or sneeze. 😷 Wear a well-fitted mask in crowded indoor places. 🧼 Wash your hands often with soap and water. 💦 Clean frequently touched surfaces. 🛌 If you’re feeling sick, take time to rest and recover at home. These simple steps support your well-being and help keep others safe, too — today and all year long.

On International Day of Happiness, we recognize that well-being isn’t just about joy – it’s about feeling safe, supported, and connected. Get mental health support from #SFDPH. Whether you need care immediately or are just interested in speaking to a clinician in the future, SFDPH can help. Reach out today: Your #MentalHealthMatters  Learn more:  ow.ly/5srO50Yx1tJ

Hello, Spring! With longer days and brighter skies, it’s a great time to reset and refocus on your health and well-being. Whether it’s taking a short walk, reconnecting with loved ones, or scheduling a check-up, every step counts. Our teams are here to care for you – protecting and promoting the health of all San Franciscans – today and every season. Learn more at ow.ly/ySmr50Yw5Pf #HelloSpring

Headed on vacation abroad? Check your families’ digital vaccine records or with your health care providers to confirm you and your kids are fully vaccinated against measles, especially before international travel. For help finding your immunization records, visit ow.ly/45ao50YuZfc

Every death from overdose is unacceptable and preventable. Data released today show that 43 people died of overdose in San Francisco in February, bringing the preliminary total for 2026 to 97. While this represents a 27% decrease compared to the same time last year, it is not a victory. Each loss is profound and our work continues with urgency. #SFDPH is working diligently to connect people who use fentanyl and other opioids to effective treatment and supporting them in their recovery. Our goal is clear: lasting stability and sustained recovery for every individual who needs our help. Call us any day of the week at 888-246-3333 to speak with an addiction care provider, access immediate treatment, prescriptions, and begin inpatient or outpatient care. #RecoveryIsPossible #LivingProofSF #EndOverdoseSF

😓 Overheating can lead to heat-related illness. Know the signs: ⚠️ Heavy sweating ⚠️ Dizziness ⚠️ Nausea ⚠️ Vomiting ⚠️ Weakness or headache 🚨 Move to a cool place, drink water, seek help if needed. 📲 Check HeatRisk + Air Quality daily. #HeatIllness #KnowTheSymptoms #HeatRisk #PublicHealth #ExtremeHeat