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Health Commission honors Dr. Barry Zevin for decades of service
Summary
The San Francisco Health Commission adopted a resolution honoring Dr. Barry Zevin for over 30 years of leadership in HIV care, services for people experiencing homelessness, overdose prevention and gender‑affirming care, and commissioners offered ceremonial remarks and thanks.
The San Francisco Health Commission on Dec. 3 adopted a resolution honoring Dr. Barry Zevin, MD, for more than three decades of leadership at the San Francisco Department of Public Health.
Dara Papo, director of Whole Person Integrated Care, read the resolution recounting Zevin's roles as medical director for integrated programs including Street Medicine, Post‑Overdose Engagement, Shelter Health and the Maria X. Martinez Health Resource Center, and noting his work to expand substance use services and gender‑affirming care. Deputy director Navina Baba and colleagues praised Zevin's mentorship and patient‑centered approach.
Commissioners offered tributes in the public meeting, and Dr. Zevin spoke briefly, reflecting on his career and gratitude for colleagues and family. The Commission moved, seconded and approved the resolution by voice vote and concluded with a photo opportunity.
The resolution passed by voice vote; no substantive policy action was tied to the honor.
