Education

The Buffer Zone: A Novel Approach to MCI Surge in the Era of Hospital Crowding – Participant Information

Public health and health care preparedness and response are key facilitators in managing wildfires and extreme heat events. Health systems see medical surge, increased patient comorbidities, and increased resource needs when communities are affected by climate extremes. This presentation will provide an overview of an ongoing project between the University of California’s Center for Climate, Health and Equity, and the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to strengthen and streamline the city’s emergency response plans and protocols for climate-related events.

Preparing for Extreme Heat and Smoke Impact in Clinical Settings – Participant Information

Public health and health care preparedness and response are key facilitators in managing wildfires and extreme heat events. Health systems see medical surge, increased patient comorbidities, and increased resource needs when communities are affected by climate extremes. This presentation will provide an overview of an ongoing project between the University of California’s Center for Climate, Health and Equity, and the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to strengthen and streamline the city’s emergency response plans and protocols for climate-related events.

Major Milestone Reached to Improve Care for Medi-Cal Patients

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Last week, the Coalition to Protect Access to Care — of which CHA is a founding member — announced that it has submitted enough signatures to qualify a key initiative for the November 2024 statewide ballot.