The City of San Francisco celebrated significant achievements in public health during a recent government meeting, highlighting the graduation of the Chinatown Public Health Center's Team Heal internship program. This initiative, which began in 2019, empowers youth to enhance their nutritional and physical well-being while developing leadership skills. The graduation ceremony took place on August 5 and was sponsored by the Gum Moon Asian Women's Resource Center and co-sponsored by the Chinatown YMCA.

In addition to the graduation, two leaders from the Department of Public Health received prestigious recognition from the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). Karina Clark, from the San Francisco Integrated Rehabilitation Services, was honored with the Regents Early Careers Award, while Baljeet Senghar, the chief operating officer of the San Francisco Health Network, received the senior-level Regents Award. These accolades underscore the exceptional leadership within San Francisco's healthcare community.

The meeting also acknowledged the exemplary work at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG), which was recognized for its strong culture of safety and excellence in maternity care. ZSFG was included in the 2023 Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting statewide targets aimed at reducing unnecessary C-sections among low-risk first-time mothers. Furthermore, ZSFG received an Opioid Team Honor Roll award for its efforts to improve access to addiction treatment and reduce opioid-related deaths, a critical issue facing the community.

In a move to promote staff wellness, the ZSFG wellness center has reopened, coinciding with National Wellness Month. This initiative aims to support healthcare staff in maintaining their health, enabling them to better assist patients on their wellness journeys.

These developments reflect San Francisco's ongoing commitment to public health and community well-being, showcasing the city's proactive approach to addressing health challenges and fostering leadership in healthcare.