San Francisco Health Commission launches Office of Coordinated Care and free diaper program
May 17, 2022 | San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
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The San Francisco Health Commission convened on May 17, 2022, for a hybrid meeting held both in-person and virtually. The session began with a roll call, confirming the presence of all commissioners. Following this, Commissioner Chow delivered a land acknowledgment recognizing the Ramaytush Ohlone as the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula.
Secretary Moritz outlined the meeting's health and safety protocols, emphasizing the importance of mask-wearing and adherence to city policies during public meetings. The public was invited to participate in the discussion, with opportunities for comments on agenda items.
The first action item was the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting on May 3, 2022. After a brief discussion, the minutes were unanimously approved through a roll call vote.
Director of Health, Dr. Grant Colfax, presented the director's report, highlighting several key initiatives. Notably, the Department of Public Health (DPH) launched the Office of Coordinated Care, a significant step in expanding the city's behavioral health system. This initiative had been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic but is now moving forward.
Dr. Colfax also reported on a recent vaccine pop-up event held in collaboration with Mayor Breed, labor leaders, and Kaiser Permanente at the new care essentials location in the Salesforce Transit Center. This model aims to provide convenient healthcare access to individuals in their workplaces.
Additionally, San Francisco has become the first city in the nation to offer free diapers to families on public benefits, addressing a critical need for low-income families.
The meeting included a public comment period, but no comments were received regarding the director's report. Commissioner Chao raised a question about the nature of the Kaiser pop-up event, seeking clarification on whether it would be a temporary initiative or a more permanent service. Dr. Colfax explained that the pop-up was part of a new model of care designed to enhance accessibility for Kaiser members during working hours.
The meeting concluded with a focus on the ongoing COVID-19 updates, with further discussions anticipated in future sessions. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 7, 2022.
Secretary Moritz outlined the meeting's health and safety protocols, emphasizing the importance of mask-wearing and adherence to city policies during public meetings. The public was invited to participate in the discussion, with opportunities for comments on agenda items.
The first action item was the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting on May 3, 2022. After a brief discussion, the minutes were unanimously approved through a roll call vote.
Director of Health, Dr. Grant Colfax, presented the director's report, highlighting several key initiatives. Notably, the Department of Public Health (DPH) launched the Office of Coordinated Care, a significant step in expanding the city's behavioral health system. This initiative had been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic but is now moving forward.
Dr. Colfax also reported on a recent vaccine pop-up event held in collaboration with Mayor Breed, labor leaders, and Kaiser Permanente at the new care essentials location in the Salesforce Transit Center. This model aims to provide convenient healthcare access to individuals in their workplaces.
Additionally, San Francisco has become the first city in the nation to offer free diapers to families on public benefits, addressing a critical need for low-income families.
The meeting included a public comment period, but no comments were received regarding the director's report. Commissioner Chao raised a question about the nature of the Kaiser pop-up event, seeking clarification on whether it would be a temporary initiative or a more permanent service. Dr. Colfax explained that the pop-up was part of a new model of care designed to enhance accessibility for Kaiser members during working hours.
The meeting concluded with a focus on the ongoing COVID-19 updates, with further discussions anticipated in future sessions. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 7, 2022.
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