Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center

Happy 20th Anniversary to our AVON Breast Center!  Today, we celebrated this milestone in the beautiful, patient-centered facility, bringing together current and former staff, along with leaders from San Francisco Department of Public Health, University of California, San Francisco - School of Medicine and San Francisco General Hospital Foundation. We are extremely proud and grateful to the staff who perform as many as 10,000 exams including breast imaging, evaluation, and treatment, and much more, every year.  We look forward to serving the community for another 20 years, and more! 

Have your read the newest NEJM Catalyst article which finds that San Francisco’s collaborative Covid-19 response saved lives and reduced health disparities? Covid-19 challenged health care delivery systems worldwide, but we are thankful to our partners in healthcare who united to prioritize the health and well-being of our diverse communities in #SF. Through coordination and community partnerships, San Francisco achieved one of the lowest Covid-19 death rates and had one of the highest vaccination and booster rates, compared with rates across California or the United States. The “San Francisco Health Systems Collaborative” formed during the COVID-19 pandemic now serves as a national model in pandemic response. Read the press release here: https://lnkd.in/g3mctwkT Thank you San Francisco Department of Public Health, San Francisco Department of Emergency Management, UCSF Department of Emergency Medicine, University of California, San Francisco - School of Medicine, Kaiser Permanente , Chinese Hospital , Sutter Health, Dignity Health, Susan Ehrlich, Mary Piscitello Mercer

We are looking for our next Chief Experience Officer (CXO) to make an impact on the experience of our community giving and receiving care. You’ll work with amazing teams San Francisco Department of Public Health and University of California, San Francisco - School of Medicine – on the forefront of world-class care. Apply today:  https://lnkd.in/gggaeN8A #people #publicservice #publichealth #csuite #experience

We were happy to host the screening to staff on campus to shine a light on #healthequity and the importance of continuous improvement in providing equitable and quality care to all.

Thank you to California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) for recognizing our Labor and Delivery's team with the Superstar Award and the Quality & Sustainability Award. Through ZSFG’s participation with the CMQCC, we contribute to perinatal performance metrics and quality improvement insights which leads to improved health for the birthing people, the more than 1,000 babies born at ZSFG annually, and families everywhere! We are one of 200 hospitals participating, which represents 95% of all births in California alone. San Francisco Department of Public Health University of California, San Francisco - School of Medicine #qualitycare #healthequity

We are committed to the highest standard of care to all, including our community’s older adults. Our emergency department has achieved the bronze standard – Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA) accreditation from American College of Emergency Physicians.  GEDA recognizes emergency departments that provide excellent care for older adults and this accreditation signals to the public that we are "focused on the highest standards of care for our communities' older adults." We are proud of our Age Friendly Emergency Department team and the care they provide to the community everyday.  Special thanks to the team of doctors, nurses, social workers and administrators for shepherding this important work. San Francisco Department of Public Health University of California, San Francisco - School of Medicine  #healthequity 

Thank you Supervisor Rafael Mandelman and City and County of San Francisco Board of Supervisors for recognizing our amazing CEO – Dr. Susan Ehrlich today. The Special Commendation recognizes Dr. Ehrlich for her leadership at ZSFG, the only Level 1 Trauma Center in SF that has withstood plagues, epidemics, pandemics and disasters large and small. Supervisor Mandelman shared, “Dr. Ehrlich influences, mentors and inspires future generations as a professor of medicine at UCSF.” We are proud to have Dr. Susan Ehrlich as our hospital’s CEO and as a care provider to our community as she reminds everyone, “We are here for everyone in SF. No matter who you are, we are here for you.” San Francisco Department of Public Health University of California, San Francisco - School of Medicine #healthequity

This #GunViolenceAwarenessDay – we #WearOrange to take a stand against gun violence     Gun violence is a national public health crisis that demands attention. It's the number one cause of premature death in the United States, claiming more than 38,000 lives and causing nearly 85,000 injuries annually. At ZSFG we do everything we can to mitigate the impact. We provide multidisciplinary and comprehensive care through emergency medical interventions, surgical repairs, physical therapy and emotional trauma recovery. We also provide services to prevent recidivism through the Wraparound Project, which provides peer mentorship and links clients to essential risk-reduction resources like counseling, education, housing and jobs.    As the only Level 1 Trauma Center in #SF – we are here for you when you need us most. As healthcare professionals, we stand in solidarity with the victims of gun violence. San Francisco Department of Public Health University of California, San Francisco - School of Medicine

Congratulations to these fantastic #proudtobebabyfriendly facilities designated or re-designated Baby-Friendly in May! Designated: Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital, Hollister, CA OCH Regional Medical Center, Starkville, MS Re-designated: Trinity Health Saint Mary’s, Grand Rapids, MI Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, IN Merit Health Wesley, Hattiesburg, MS Adventist Health, Hanford, CA Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, San Francisco, CA Corewell Health Zeeland Hospital, Zeeland, MI Grove Creek Medical Center, Blackfoot, ID United Hospital Center, Bridgeport, WV Hospital Sisters Health System St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL UC San Diego Health La Jolla-Jacobs Medical Center, La Jolla, CA NYC Health Hospitals, Brooklyn, NY AdventHealth, Daytona Beach, FL The Queen's Health System North Hawaii Community Hospital, Kamuela, HI Einstein Healthcare Network Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA Kudos to all!

Our Stroke Team joined forces with University of California, San Francisco this #StrokeAwarenessMonth for a community outreach event at the Alameda Farmer’s Market in #SF. Thank you to the team for bringing awareness to the importance of being able to spot a stroke and how to monitor blood pressure. At the event: 225 Personal interactions reinforcing B.E. F.A.S.T. 911 128 Stroke surveys administered through interviews 56 Blood pressure screenings 53% Blood pressure readings were in the Hypertensive range Make time today to check in with your care provider about your overall health. Knowing the signs of a stroke can help save a life. San Francisco Department of Public Health University of California, San Francisco - School of Medicine