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โ€œMethadone gave me my recovery. It gave me my life back.โ€

#SFDPH is sharing real stories of recovery from those that have been there. For support, call 888-246-3333 or visit LivingProofSF.org.

#LivingProofSF #RecoveryisPossible

30.10.2025 16:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Because every patient deserves comfort, dignity & access to lifesaving care.
๐Ÿ”— www.zuckerbergsanfra...

#BreastCancerAwareness #HealthEquity #SFDPH #YouAreNotAlone

28.10.2025 18:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€ข Surgery & treatment options
โ€ข Genetic counseling/testing
โ€ข Lymphedema care & education
โ€ข Culturally sensitive research

Through the Avon Breast Care & Imaging programs, patients receive advanced diagnostics, coordinated care & compassionate support โ€” every step of the way.

28.10.2025 18:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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As we close out #BreastCancerAwareness Month, we honor the patients, survivors, families & providers who inspire our fight for equity in breast health. ๐Ÿ’—

At @ZSFGCare, the 3M Breast Clinic leads this mission โ€” offering care that goes beyond treatment.

๐Ÿฉบ Weekly services include:

28.10.2025 18:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€œI never imagined Iโ€™d have the life that I have right now.โ€


#SFDPH can help you start your recovery journey from opioid use addiction. For help, call 888-246-3333 or visit LivingProofSF.org.

#LivingProofSF #RecoveryisPossible

28.10.2025 16:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Protect yourself & those around you this season by taking these simple steps:
โœ”๏ธ Get your updated COVID and flu vaccines
โœ”๏ธ Consider wearing a well-fitted mask in crowded indoor spaces, including while traveling
โœ”๏ธ Stay home if you are feeling sick

Together, we can keep #SF healthy.

26.10.2025 18:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Young children, pregnant people and older adults 50+ may be eligible for immunization against RSV, a common respiratory virus that can lead to severe disease.โ€ฏ

Learn more: www.sf.gov/get-vacci...
#RSV #SFDPH

24.10.2025 19:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€œI thought recovery was impossible, but then buprenorphine changed my life.โ€

#SFDPH offers life-saving help for those struggling with opioid use addiction. For support, call 888-246-3333 or visit LivingProofSF.org.


#LivingProofSF #RecoveryisPossible

23.10.2025 17:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Everyone deserves to get the care they need, no matter their background or circumstances.โ€ฏโ€ฏ

With telehealth, itโ€™s easier than ever to get care โ€“ when and how you need it.โ€ฏโ€ฏ

Your health, your way.โ€ฏ

#PublicHealth #YourHealthYourWay #CareIsHereโ€ฏโ€ฏโ€ฏ

23.10.2025 16:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ  Older SF homes may have lead paint and other lead hazards.

The City can help fix them โ€” call Fix Lead SF at 415-252-3882 to learn about eligibility for funding.

#LeadSafety #HealthyHomes #PublicHealth #SFDPH

22.10.2025 20:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ’Š๐Ÿ’š Pharmacy care in action across SF:

๐Ÿฅ 12K+ chronic care visits
๐Ÿ’Š 38K+ prescriptions filled, 8.5K+ patients served
๐ŸŒฟ 7K+ daily doses at Laguna Honda
๐ŸŒ‰ 72-hour methadone program at ZSFG
๐Ÿ’š 45K+ naloxone doses distributed

๐Ÿ‘ Every dose reflects our commitment to care.

22.10.2025 01:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ’Š๐Ÿ’š Pharmacy care in action across SF:

๐Ÿฅ 12K+ chronic care visits
๐Ÿ’Š 38K+ prescriptions filled, 8.5K+ patients served
๐ŸŒฟ 7K+ daily doses at Laguna Honda
๐ŸŒ‰ 72-hour methadone program at ZSFG
๐Ÿ’š 45K+ naloxone doses distributed ๐Ÿ‘ Every dose reflects our commitment to care. #PharmacyWeek #SFDPH

21.10.2025 23:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€œRecovery gave me back my spark. Iโ€™m happier, Iโ€™m driven, and Iโ€™m excited for the future again.โ€

If you are struggling with drug addiction, #SFDPH can help connect to life-saving resources. For support, call 888-246-3333 or visit LivingProofSF.org.

21.10.2025 19:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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At @zsfgcare.bsky.socialโ€™s Avon Breast Imaging Center, patients have access to advanced 3D mammography, ultrasound, MRI & biopsies โ€” all ACR-accredited for quality and safety.

Screening is care. Early detection saves lives.
๐Ÿ”— www.zuckerbergsanfra...

20.10.2025 21:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Mammograms can detect breast cancer before symptoms appear โ€” thatโ€™s why regular screening matters.

โœ… By 25: talk to your doctor about your risk
โœ… By 40: ask for your first screening mammogram
โœ… High risk? You may need earlier or additional scans, like an MRI

20.10.2025 21:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ’Š๐ŸŒŸ Behind every prescription is a team dedicated to care.

Last year, SF Health Network pharmacies:
โœ… Prepared 62K+ IV meds
โœ… Helped 45K+ patients access treatment
โœ… Supported 12K+ chronic care visits

๐Ÿ‘ This #PharmacyWeek, we celebrate their impact on San Franciscoโ€™s health. ๐Ÿ’š

19.10.2025 20:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€œSince we quit opioids, we have a life that once seemed unmanageable but now feels full of promise.โ€


#SFDPH can help connect you to resources if you are struggling with drug addiction. For support, call 888-246-3333 or visit LivingProofSF.org.



#LivingProofSF #RecoveryisPossible

18.10.2025 19:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽ€ 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with #breastcancer in their lifetime.

๐Ÿ’ก Know your risk โ€” family history, ethnicity/genetics can raise chances.
๐Ÿฉบ Notice changes โ€” lumps or skin texture.
๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โš•๏ธ Talk to your doctor early about screening/prevention.

Early detection saves lives.

17.10.2025 21:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Weโ€™re grateful to the incredible @sfpublichealth.bsky.social nurses who make vaccinations possible! ๐Ÿ’‰

Thank you to our Tom Waddell Urban Health Clinic nurses for vaccinating Mayor Daniel Lurie, Director of Health Daniel Tsai & community members. Get your flu/COVID-19 shots: sf.gov/news-press-re...

17.10.2025 16:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#SFDPH provides quality care for all San Franciscans.

No matter your gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, income, or immigration status, we are here for you.

Learn more: sf.gov/publichealth

#PublicHealth #HealthEquity

14.10.2025 21:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€œRecovery keeps me open to possibilities. My advice to anyone who wants to stop using is to ask for help. No one can do it alone.โ€

#SFDPH can help connect you to resources if you are struggling with drug addiction. For support, call 888-246-3333 or visit LivingProofSF.org.

14.10.2025 16:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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ๆˆ‘ๅ€‘่ช็‚บ็„ก่ซ–ๆฏๅ€‹ไบบ็š„่ƒŒๆ™ฏๆˆ–ๆƒ…ๆณๅฆ‚ไฝ•๏ผŒ้ƒฝๅ€ผๅพ—็ฒไบซๆ‰€้œ€่ญท็†ใ€‚๐ŸŒˆ๐ŸŒŽ

้€้Ž้ ่ทๅฅๅบท็…ง่ญทๆœๅ‹™๏ผŒ็ฒๅ–ๆ‡‰ๅพ—็š„่ญท็†ๅพžๆœชๅฆ‚ๆญค็ฐกๅ–ฎ๏ผŒๅฎŒๅ…จไธๅ—ๆ™‚้–“ๅ’Œๆ–นๅผๆ‰€้™ๅˆถใ€‚๐Ÿฉบ๐Ÿ“ฒ

ๆ‚จ็š„ๅฅๅบท๏ผŒ็”ฑๆ‚จ้ธๆ“‡ใ€‚โ€ฏ

#PublicHealth #YourHealthYourWay #CareIsHereโ€ฏโ€ฏโ€ฏ

12.10.2025 21:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Creemos que todos merecen recibir la atenciรณn mรฉdica que necesitan, sin importar cuรกles sean sus antecedentes o circunstancias.โ€ฏ๐ŸŒŽ

Con telesalud, es mรกs fรกcil que nunca recibir la atenciรณn mรฉdica que merece โ€“ cuando y como la necesita.โ€ฏ๐Ÿฉบ๐Ÿ“ฒ

Su salud, a su manera.โ€ฏ

11.10.2025 20:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We believe everyone deserves to get the care they need, no matter their background or circumstances.โ€ฏ๐ŸŒˆ๐ŸŒŽ

With telehealth, itโ€™s easier than ever to get the care you deserve โ€“ when and how you need it.โ€ฏ๐Ÿฉบ๐Ÿ“ฒ

Your health, your way.โ€ฏ

11.10.2025 00:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This afternoon, Mayor Daniel Lurie, Director of Health Daniel Tsai, and members of the community were vaccinated to have the best protection this respiratory virus season. Have you? Learn more about the safe and effective COVID and flu vaccines and where to get them www.sf.gov/news-press-r...

10.10.2025 23:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Living Proof Hear from the people who have used medication and other support services on their journey to recovery. For more information or to find the service that best ...

On-demand buprenorphine is one of the ways #SFDPH is expanding treatment options for people w/fentanyl addiction/other substance use disorders. Watch the inspiring stories of 9 San Franciscans that are โ€œLiving Proofโ€ that treatment works & #RecoveryIsPossible. #RecoveryMonth

01.10.2025 01:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Make the first steps toward recovery today. #SFDPH is ready the moment you are to accept help for drug addiction. Call us today at 888-246-3333 to get a prescription for a medication for opioid use disorder or to enter an outpatient or residential program. LivingProofSF.org
#RecoveryMonth

30.09.2025 21:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Hear from a Doctor: Heart Disease
YouTube video by San Francisco Department of Public Health Hear from a Doctor: Heart Disease

This #WorldHeartDay, weโ€™re raising awareness about heart disease and how to keep your heart healthy. ๐Ÿซ€

Hear from SF Health Network primary care physician Dr. Elaine Khoong as she shares practical tips for heart health and explains why prevention matters:
๐ŸŽฅ [Watch now] ๐Ÿ‘‰ youtu.be/-HWw5d4P16g?...

29.09.2025 23:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Living proof recovery is possible. Joel's story.
YouTube video by San Francisco Department of Public Health Living proof recovery is possible. Joel's story.

Meet Joel Yates, a SF poet who joined our Living Proof campaign to inspire others to seek treatment for addiction. Like many #SFDPH clients, Joel is living proof that recovery is possible. Find help at LivingProofSF.org. #LivingProofSF #RecoveryIsPossible #RecoveryMonth youtube.com/shorts/92hxl...

29.09.2025 22:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Reciba atenciรณn mรฉdica con solo hacer un clic o una llamada.โ€ฏโ€ฏ
Nuestros servicios de telesalud le ofrecen atenciรณn mรฉdica de alta calidad, donde sea que se encuentre, sin importar cuรกles sean sus antecedentes o circunstancias.โ€ฏ
Su salud, a su manera.โ€ฏ

27.09.2025 17:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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