SFDPH Health Advisory: Human Infections with Avian Influenza A: H7N9 The U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) has updated its interim guidance on Human Infections with Avian Influenza A: H7N9. SFDPH has issued an updated health advisory on May 1, 2013. May 7, 2013 Physician Resource, Public Health, SF Dept of Public Health health advisory, avian flu, Avian Influenza A: H7N9, H7N9, SFDPH 0 0 Comment Read More »
Boston Declares Health Emergency Amid U.S. Flu Outbreak; Resources for Health Care Providers The country is in the grip of three emerging flu or flulike epidemics. Encouraging vaccinations is one of the most effective steps in combating what looks to be a serious strain of the flu. SFMS has compiled a list of flu information and resources for health care providers. January 10, 2013 News, Physician Resource, Public Health, SF Dept of Public Health flu outbreak, San Francisco Department of Public Health, SFDPH, CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, influenza 0 0 Comment Read More »
Justin Morgan, MD: SFMS December 2012 Member of the Month SFMS is proud to announce Justin Morgan, MD as our December 2012 Member of the Month. Dr. Morgan is a family physician with the San Francisco Department of Public Health’s outpatient clinics. December 4, 2012 SF Dept of Public Health, SFMS Member African American Medical Association, Justin Morgan 0 0 Comment Read More »
Mandatory Influenza Vaccination or Masking of Health Care Workers During Flu Season The Department of Health has issued a Health Officer order mandating that all hospitals, skilled nursing, and other long term care facilities in the City and County of San Francisco require their health care workers (HCWs) to receive an annual influenza vaccination or, if they decline, to wear a mask in patient care areas during this flu season. September 21, 2012 Public Health, SF Dept of Public Health influenza vaccination 0 0 Comment Read More »
Laguna Honda Partners with Chinese American Coalition for Compassionate Care Laguna Honda Hospital partners with the Chinese American Coalition for Compassionate Care (CACCC). CACCC is dedicated to the advancement of palliative medicine and end-of-life care in the Chinese American community. June 4, 2012 Local Events, Physician Resource, SF Dept of Public Health Laguna Honda Hospital, palliative medicine, CACCC 0 0 Comment Read More »
