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DPH reports lower overdose deaths, Laguna Honda bed reopening and budget pressures; commission accepts $77,000 EPIC gift and approves hospital policies
Summary
Director Tsai reported 38 overdose deaths for September, announced Laguna Honda South 5 has reopened (about 50 beds), and outlined a need to achieve $17 million in CBO reductions. The Commission approved acceptance of a $77,000 gift from EPIC Systems Corporation and voted to approve 28 Laguna Honda policies.
Director Tsai and department finance staff presented a mixed update to the San Francisco Health Commission on Oct. 6, reporting encouraging signs on overdose deaths while outlining fiscal pressures and operational changes at Laguna Honda Hospital.
"Get vaccinated," Director Tsai urged as he opened his report, stressing respiratory-season vaccination campaigns and noting that September's overdose deaths numbered 38 — "still 38 overdose deaths, too many," he said — the second-lowest monthly count since the OCME began tracking in 2020. Tsai also announced the reopening of Laguna Honda's South 5 unit, adding nearly 50 beds to help the hospital reach census goals.
On finances, Drew Morell, DPH chief financial officer, presented the fourth-quarter FY24-25 ending position…
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