Experiments, victories and tragedy: A year of public health in S.F. – San Francisco Examiner

San Francisco has long been at the cutting edge of public health solutions and medical technologies. Whether it was COVID-19, MPOX or the ongoing overdose epidemic, 2022 was no different. This year challenged The City to devise plans and solutions to new and returning health crises and longstanding issues with unequal access to health resources.

Here’s a snapshot of the health issues San Francisco overcame in 2022 and the challenges The City will continue to grapple with in the new year.