Press Release

September 20, 2005

San Francisco Health Commission to hold a Town Hall Meeting at Richmond Recreation Center

Seeks input from Richmond residents on Health Needs of the Richmond District

San Francisco, CA—The San Francisco Health Commission will be holding a town hall event on Tuesday, October 4, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Richmond Recreation Center, 251 18th Avenue. The seven-member Health Commission is seeking Richmond residents’ input about what public health programs and services are needed in the community.

The Department of Public Health provides a number of important services to San Franciscans including immunizations, screening for diabetes, high blood pressure, tuberculosis and other diseases, mental health services, hospital and emergency room care and primary and preventive care through its 17 community clinics. As the governing and policy-making body for the Department of Public Health, the San Francisco Health Commission wants to hear from Richmond residents what additional services are needed, how current services could be improved and how it can help people live longer, healthier lives.

To learn more about the meeting, or for information about public transportation and parking, call 415/554-2666.