Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center

Earlier this week, SF City Hall was bathed in blue. And today, teams are dressed?in blue for #DressInBlueDay. All?to bring awareness to Colorectal Cancer – the third most commonly diagnosed cancer among men and women and the third leading cause of cancer death in both men and women in the U.S. We thank our team of endoscopists, nurses, techs and staff for all they do to keep the community healthy! Don’t forget to make an appt. to get screened!? #CRCAwarenessMonth #FightCRC #EndCRC?#DressInBlueDay San Francisco Department of Public Health University of California, San Francisco - School of Medicine

Today, Mayor Daniel Lurie appointed Daniel Tsai as the Director of Health for the San Francisco Department of Public Health. Tsai has nearly two decades of health care leadership experience and was appointed by President Biden in 2021 to lead the nation’s Medicaid program at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Tsai was accountable for advancing greater health care coverage, access and health for 80 million people in the U.S. We are excited to have his leadership and expertise at #SFPublicHealth. Read the press release here: https://ow.ly/TSg650UY6rK

We are dedicated to providing quality care and support to our community of patients – no matter your gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, income or immigration status. We are here for you. #publichealth San Francisco Department of Public Health University of California, San Francisco - School of Medicine

Shielded by milky, zipper-lined plastic curtains and guarded by boxed devices measuring the air pressure, a quiet – yet vitally important – transformation has been underway at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital’s Building 5, deep in the heart of the crucial health care hub. Under the direction and supervision of Public Works project and construction managers, architects and engineers, contractor crews have been adding seismic upgrades and making improvements to laboratories and health care spaces across multiple floors of the 1970s-era hospital building, located at 1001 Potrero Ave. Public Works is delivering the project on behalf of the San Francisco Department of Public Health. But unlike conventional construction sites, the work at Building 5 is taking place in carefully monitored, air-controlled bubbles so dust and hazards can’t leak out into the surrounding working health care setting used by doctors, nurses and patients. "This building is still jam-packed. There's a lot of patients that still come here every day," said Joe Chin, the Public Works engineer overseeing the massive makeover and managing the City's Public Health and Safety Bond Program. "It’s almost like the effort and preparation to do the work is even harder than doing the work itself." The projects are part of a bond-funded initiative – approved by voters in 2016 – to consolidate many of the outpatient specialty clinics into one place for patient convenience. Today, the various clinics can be found in different buildings on the sprawling campus or offsite. The revamped clinics will be able to serve more patients in a safer, more welcoming environment with expanded space for direct care and support services. Updated technology, fire-safety and electrical systems, new furnishings and other upgrades also are on tap. And, paramount to the work, crews are retrofitting the existing Building 5 structure to make sure it can better withstand a strong earthquake. Much like police stations and firehouses, hospital buildings and clinics are critically important facilities in the aftermath of a calamity. But delivering such an ambitious renovation in an active health care setting requires surgical precision and meticulous planning. And much of it starts with infection control, which means creating a barrier between the construction workspace and the rest of the hospital. No speck of dust can escape. "We’re not even talking about something hazardous, like asbestos or lead, we’re just talking about standard drywall dust and dust from general construction," Chin said. "None of that can migrate beyond our work barriers." Learn more about the work on the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center campus and how Public Works is making sure the job gets done right: https://lnkd.in/gNPCzH2b #SFPublicWorks #Engineering #StructuralEngineering #Construction #HealthCare #ProjectManagement #ConstructionManagement #Project #Work #Safety

Happy Thank a Resident Day!?At Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center we’re incredibly grateful for the?794 residents?and?230 fellows?training here through our strong partnership with University of California, San Francisco.?These future healthcare leaders work tirelessly to provide compassionate, expert care to our patients every day. ? Join us in showing appreciation for their dedication, and commitment to learning and healing. Drop a thank you in the comments and give a resident a well-deserved shoutout today! #ThankAResidentDay San Francisco Department of Public Health

Did you know, the #Orthopaedics Trauma Institute on campus is the largest ?trauma fellowship-trained and dual trauma-specialty trained group in North America and the integrated clinical-research program is a model for other international programs?? Today, the team celebrated 16 years of service and support to the Bay Area community and beyond – providing full musculoskeletal services as well as subspecialties including:? ?? trauma? ???spine? ??♀? sports medicine? ?? foot and ankle? ??? hand? ?? arthroplasty? ???? pediatrics? ?? orthotics and prosthetics? ? San Francisco Department of Public Health University of California, San Francisco - School of Medicine

Listen Here: https://lnkd.in/g6S29u8s In this episode, Dr. Susan Ehrlich, CEO of Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, discusses the hospital’s deep-rooted mission in serving San Francisco’s most vulnerable populations. She shares insights on trauma care, behavioral health integration, workforce safety initiatives, and the hospital’s role as a leader in medical research and innovation. For more information about Becker's Healthcare, please contact Jessica Cole or Scott Becker. #podcast #healthcare #womensleadership #behavioralhealth

Your health is most important. Get the care you need. We are here for you no matter your immigration or insurance status. ZSFG is part of the #SF Health Network that is ready to provide care to all. San Francisco Department of Public Health University of California, San Francisco - School of Medicine #publichealth

San Francisco Department of Public Health understands cultural and social differences impact how people view healthcare, especially Black/African Americans who often face increased barriers to access health care. This #BlackHistoryMonth we recognize the Honeycomb Clinic for their work to reduce health disparities in the Black/African American communities. Located inside the Children’s Health Center at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, the clinic is a direct response to community requests to receive care from medical staff who share culturally similar characteristics. Our healthcare providers are trained to handle patients with care and respect, building trust that helps them feel seen, heard and respected. Trust leads to better health outcomes. Learn more about services provided at Children’s Health Center. https://ow.ly/7XjE50V3auG

Happy Valentine’s Day!??? From our hearts to yours – we extend our love and care to you every day, no matter your situation. As the City’s hospital and only Level 1 Trauma Center, we are here when you need us the most, providing quality and compassionate care. San Francisco Department of Public Health University of California, San Francisco - School of Medicine #healthequity #valentines #publichealth #publichospital