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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.
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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
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Provides accessible, high-quality care with a focus on prevention and community partnership.
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.
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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
The Office of the Health Officer uses a population health approach to protect and advance the health of everyone in San Mateo County.
The Office supports the work and priorities of the County Health Officer. The County Health Officer is appointed by the Board of Supervisors and serves as a key public health representative in the local community responsible for at least 171 distinct duties. The Health Officer constantly monitors conditions and potential health threats throughout the community, promoting the use of local health services, advocating for public health policy initiatives with local and state policy makers, promoting disease prevention and health education, and supporting emergency preparedness efforts.
To support this work, the Office includes Epidemiology and Health Equity, Policy, and Planning teams. Identifying and addressing barriers to reaching desired health outcomes is a foundational goal for the entire Office of the Health Officer.
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View weekly updates on respiratory virus activity in San Mateo County
Current Respiratory Virus Activity As of Oct. 16, 2026, respiratory virus activity in San Mateo County shows:
Respiratory virus season is starting in San Mateo County, with early influenza activity already increasing. COVID-19 activity remains elevated but is decreasing, while RSV activity is currently low. Now is […]
Order No. F26-1 of the Health Officer of the County of San Mateo for the Wearing of Face Masks in Skilled Nursing Facilities Date of Order: October 1, 2026 Effective […]
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