Chinese Hospital and UCSF Health to Work Collaboratively to Benefit San Francisco Community
April 26, 2023
By Elizabeth Fernandez 
Forbes: Nearly 90% Of Doctors Say Social Determinants Impede Care Of Patients
October 30, 2018
Nearly 90% of U.S. physicians say at least some of their patients have a social condition that poses a serious impediment to their health whether it be unemployment, lack of education or drug addiction. Read more here...
Addressing social determinants of health shown to reduce healthcare spending
May 30, 2018
Study shows social service programs can improve community health outcomes and reduce healthcare spending. Read more...
Food Security Lowers Hospital Use
February 09, 2018
Patients who have access to SNAP benefits use the hospital less often, highlighting the potential efficacy of addressing food security as part of a strategy to lower health care costs.
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When Social Needs Are Medical Needs
February 08, 2018
Health is more about what happens outside the clinic. So why aren’t our high-tech health care systems better at addressing it? Read the latest from Slate Magazine.
Health Advocates Program Manager Honored with Hearts and Heroes Award
March 14, 2017
Each year, the San Francisco General Foundation joins with the public health community to honor those within the community who go above and beyond to care for San Francisco’s people. Our Heroes demonstrate exceptional and inspirational expertise in health care and we honor them by sharing their... 
Intervention to address family social needs improves overall health status of pediatric patients
January 01, 2017
An study lead by UCSF's Laura Gottlieb paired caregivers with a navigator to help address the social needs of families of pediatric patients was associated with decreased needs reported by the families and improved overall child health status. The study was published by JAMA Pediatrics.