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Improving heart health in Black and LatinX populations

From 2018, the San Francisco Department of Public Health  embarked on an innovative initiative to improve heart health outcomes for Black & Latinx populations. By getting out of offices & clinics, we were able to meet in their own communities.

Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., through Equity and Care

This coming Monday, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His vision for a more compassionate and inclusive society endures, and Dr. King’s leadership in the fight for equity and equality remains as urgent and relevant today as it was more than 50 years ago.

Children’s Health Clinic Gives Kids a Healthy Start to the School Year

As students head back to school, the Children’s Health Center (CHC) has once again gone above and beyond to make sure San Francisco’s kids are healthy and ready to learn. Each summer from May through September, CHC cares for nearly 6,000 pediatric patients—70% of whom are Spanish-speaking—providing essential preventive care and vaccinations.