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The Health Executive Council includes San Mateo County Health’s chief, deputy chief, health officer and other division and team leaders.
Stay informed on upcoming events from San Mateo County Health.
Learn how San Mateo County Health’s Health Coverage Unit can help you apply for Medi-Cal, get enrollment assistance and find low-cost health care options.
Find key phone numbers, department contacts and media inquiries at San Mateo County Health.
Find health services, programs and resources we offer. Get connected to care, support and information that can help you and your family stay healthy.
Through our divisions’ work, we protect San Mateo County by reducing environmental health risks, preventing disease, and promoting the physical and mental well-being of our entire community.
Protection, support and advocacy for older adults and persons with disabilities.
Regulatory oversight of public and private emergency medical services.
Protects the health of everyone in San Mateo County.
Provides mental health and substance use services.
Environmental Health Services is the local authority on environmental health and safety policy and enforcement.
Provides integrated medical, dental, mental health and chemical dependency treatment to the incarcerated adult population.
Focuses on early intervention with San Mateo County parents and children who are low-income and have faced health inequities
We are a public hospital and clinic system that serves all San Mateo County residents by providing accessible, high-quality care with a focus on prevention and community partnership.
Get more information about how to create or log in to your MyChart.
We offer comprehensive preventative care, diagnostics and treatment for adults.
We provide comprehensive care for women's reproductive, hormonal and general health across all life stages.
We have expertise in specialized medical care.
We provide care for teeth and gum conditions.
We provide other services including rehabilitation, lab, imaging and therapy.
Available 24/7, we provide Immediate medical care for urgent, life-threatening conditions and injuries.
We provide full hospital care and comfort, including pain and symptom relief for serious illnesses.
San Mateo County Health partners with community members through boards, commissions and initiatives that guide programs, shape policies and promote equity
Environmental Health Services
This section provides access to key regulations, including the California Retail Food Code, Sherman Food and Drug Law and other applicable ordinances. It also includes multilingual self-inspection checklists and specific guidance for unique facility types, such as bed and breakfasts, to help businesses remain in compliance and ensure safe practices throughout the community. View these regulations in the resource library below.
As of January 2022, large food generating entities such as supermarkets, grocery stores, food wholesalers and distributors, restaurants and others are required by state law (SB 1383) to hold a contract or written agreement with a food recovery organization, arranging for the recovery of their surplus food for redistribution to those in need in the community. Food recovery organizations are often nonprofit organizations with expertise in food handling and safety, an understanding of hunger and food insecurity in our communities and infrastructure to distribute food to those in need. Get more information about edible food recovery.
The County of San Mateo and select cities within the County have adopted a Disposable Food Service Ware Ordinance.
Additional information about the requirements of the Ordinance is available in the Summary Sheet below.
Get a list of jurisdictions in San Mateo County that have adopted the County’s model Ordinance and the corresponding Ordinance enforcement start dates.
Get available resources to help your food facility to meet the ordinance requirements.