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DPH reports rise in shigella among people living outdoors; announces Northeast Medical Services partnership
Summary
The DPH director told commissioners of a recent rise in shigella cases affecting people living in the street, outlined outreach and sanitation work, and announced a new partnership with Northeast Medical Services to expand primary-care access into the San Francisco Health Network.
Director Garcia opened the departments report noting long service by Dr. Joe Goldenson and presenting acknowledgements; she then turned to public-health issues of immediate concern.
Garcia said the city saw a "significant increase" in Shigella cases in the prior month, affecting both homeless and non-homeless people, and that the outbreaks have concentrated impact among people sleeping on the street with limited access to handwashing and sanitation. She said the departments homeless outreach team…
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