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Health Commission approves renaming SF General clinic for Dr. Richard Fine after debate on phrasing
Summary
The Health Commission unanimously approved a resolution to rename the general medicine clinic at San Francisco General Hospital the Richard H. Fine People's Clinic after staff confirmed Dr. Fine supported the phrasing; one commissioner said a simpler name might better emphasize teaching legacy.
Commissioners considered a resolution to rename the general medicine clinic at San Francisco General Hospital the Richard H. Fine People's Clinic. Colleen Chawla noted the proposed name complies with the department—acility-naming policy recently affirmed by the commission.
Commissioner Sanchez, who has known Dr. Fine since the 1970s, praised his decades-long work training students and improving access for minority communities but said she had "no qualms" about the honor while noting she had initially preferred the simpler phrasing 'Richard Fine clinic' as a clearer teaching legacy. Director Garcia told commissioners staff confirmed the name was requested and supported by Dr. Fine.
The commission voted unanimously to adopt the resolution and asked staff to note the commissioners' comments in the record. The resolution will be forwarded consistent with the naming policy to the Board of Supervisors as required.
