AGENCY
Department of Public Health
We protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans.

AGENCY

Department of Public Health
We protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans.

Your health. Your way.
Everyone is welcome, regardless of your immigration or insurance status, background, or circumstance. If you are a SF Health Network patient, you can do video visits with your doctor or provider.Learn how to have a video visitAccess Healthcare
High-quality healthcare for Medi-Cal and uninsured including primary care, dental care, urgent care, specialty care and care for youth with 14 medical clinics, 55 community partners, and 2 hospitals - Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Laguna Honda Hospital.
Mental Health and Substance Use Services
We provide effective substance use and mental health care for all San Franciscans (children, youth and adults).
Healthy Communities
We promote health by focusing on disease control, policy development, and research, and address issues like infectious diseases, chronic diseases, environmental health, and health inequities.
San Francisco Health Commission
The Governing Body of the San Francisco Department of Public Health.

Get protected
As the fall and winter respiratory virus season begins, we encourage everyone to get the updated COVID and flu vaccines.Get vaccinatedResources
Health Care
SF Health Network
Low-cost health care for Medi-Cal eligible San Francisco residents including undocumented immigrants.
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
Inpatient, outpatient, emergency, diagnostic, and psychiatric services for adults and children.
Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center
Acute medical, rehabilitation and skilled nursing services.
Drop-in STD services for Latinx, African American, trans, unhoused and people who use drugs
Community based drop-in care for HepC, HIV, and STD prevention and treatment for Latinx, African American, trans, and unhoused people, and those who use drugs.
Services for people who are pregnant or have young children
Supplemental nutrition program for women and children (WIC), new baby visits, home health care, dental screenings and more.
HIV Health Services
Medical care, support and resources for people living with HIV or AIDS
COVID, Flu and RSV
Vaccination, testing and treatment
Gender-affirming care
Helping transgender, nonbinary and gender expansive adults access gender-affirming surgeries, education, and preparation services
STD testing and treatment
Accessible testing and treatment for STDs including hepatitis C, HIV and chlamydia
TB testing
Get tested for TB including screenings required by employers and schools
Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health
Services for people who are pregnant or have young children
Connecting adults to supplemental nutrition programs for women and children (WIC), new baby visits, home health care, dental screenings and more
Services for immigrants and refugees
Health care and resources for refugees and asylum seekers
Drop-in care for people who are experiencing homelessness
Health care services including drug treatment, dental, primary care, and podiatry
Travel-related vaccines
Get required vaccines before traveling to a different country
Overdose prevention services
Care and treatment for people with substance use disorders
DPH Street Care
Lifesaving medical, mental health and substance use care for unhoused individuals
Environmental Programs
Health Equity in Bayview-Hunters Point
Equity based and culturally responsive healthcare and resources to support the well-being of the Bayview-Hunters Point community.
Open a Restaurant or Check Health Scores
We make sure food in San Francisco is safe for the public and provide food safety education, inspection, permitting, and other measures.
Report a Waste Issue or Remove a Lien
We manage solid waste, trash issues, and garbage collection permits to keep San Francisco safe and healthy.
Environmental Cleanup
We regulate environmental cleanup efforts to keep San Francisco safe and healthy.
Air and Water Quality
We handle air quality issues like smoking and permits for water sources, pools, wells to keep San Francisco healthy.
Report a Health Nuisance or Hazards
Contact 311 to report health issues connected to businesses, apartments, or other living and working spaces including issues with abandoned vehicles, garbage and refuse, water quality & sewage.
Report Pest Issues
Report issues with rodents, bedbugs, mosquitos, or pigeons.
Climate and Health
Policy and planning, research and analysis, and outreach and engagement to address the impact of climate change on health
Provider Resources
Population Health
We support, develop, and implement evidence-based policies, practices, and partnerships that protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and create sustainable environments and resilient communities.
Applied Research, Community Health Epidemiology and Surveillance (ARCHES)
Epidemiology and surveillance of diseases and lab tests among San Francisco residents to help identify citywide and population-level changes in health and illness.
Report a disease
How to properly report diseases to the San Francisco Department of Public Health
Health Alerts
Providing health alerts to the medical community that help protect the health of San Franciscans.
Public Health Lab
A CLIA-certified diagnostic testing laboratory that provides infectious disease laboratory testing for clinics and laboratories across the State of California for diagnostic and public health purposes. Find out about specimen submission, reporting guidelines, and how to contact the lab.
COVID-19 data and reports
Dashboards and data about the COVID-19 virus in San Francisco, including deaths, vaccines and tests.
Information
Health Commission
The Governing Body of the San Francisco Department of Public Health.
Public notices
Find current public notice postings from the Department of Public Health.
Birth and death certificates
Get birth and death certificates for the previous 3 years.
Healthy San Francisco
Affordable health care services for those who don’t qualify for Medi-Cal including undocumented immigrants.
City Option
San Francisco City Option provides San Francisco-based workers access to money for health insurance and health-related expenses.
California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) works to protect the public’s health and shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families and communities.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
CDC is the nation's leading science-based, data-driven, service organization that protects the public's health.
Digital Accessibility and Inclusion
The Department of Public Health wants to ensure that our programs and services are accessible to the public. This website was last updated September 10, 2025. We follow website rules for accessibility (WCAG 2.1, Level AA) and language access (San Francisco Language Access Ordinance). If something on this website doesn’t work for you, email us at linda.acosta@sfdph.org with the webpage or URL and what the issue is.
About
The mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans.
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Address
San Francisco Department of Public Health1145 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
San Francisco, CA 94103
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Mon - Fri, 8am to 5pm
Phone
415-554-2500
For medical emergencies, call 911.
Media Inquiries only (please go to sf.gov/311 for everything else)
dph.press@sfdph.org