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As a county health department, San Mateo County Health administers public health programs and provides clinical and supportive services to the community.

Our mission is to help everyone in San Mateo County live longer and better lives. Improving the quality of people's lives by preventing health issues before they occur, protecting the public's health, providing services for vulnerable populations, and building healthy communities.

10/31/2026

Gestational diabetes rates are rising in California. San Mateo County Health and the County of Santa Clara Public Health Department invite clinicians and community health partners to a webinar on better care and support for patients and families.

Beyond Blood Sugars: Improving Outcomes for Gestational Diabetes
Friday, Nov. 6, 9 a.m. to noon
Zoom webinar. Registration required.

California Surgeon General Dr. Diana Ramos will give opening remarks, followed by presentations and a panel discussion. Participants will cover:
• Local and regional trends in gestational diabetes
• Current evidence-based screening, diagnosis and treatment
• Culturally responsive care and policy that advance health equity

Who should attend: clinicians in public health, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, maternal and child health, family medicine, endocrinology and primary care, along with community health workers, doulas and promotores.

Continuing education: Physicians can earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Nurses can earn 3.0 contact hours. Fees are covered by the California Maternal Health Innovation Program.

Presented with PAC/LAC, the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative, the Mid-Coastal California Perinatal Outreach Program and Stanford Medicine.

Register: https://stanford.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_soKqbCVWSFuRwpQEQ_UU9A #/registration
Questions? Email [email protected] or visit mccpop.org.

10/30/2026

Mark Karandang, Drug Intelligence Officer, Northern CA High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, explains how synthetic fentanyl has changed who is susceptible to overdose, emphasizing how the potency and deceptive nature of illicit fentanyl make everyone in a community vulnerable.

Learn more about overdose prevention in San Mateo County at https://ow.ly/uIl750ZWxFm.

10/30/2026

Protect yourself and your loved ones this flu season! 💉

San Mateo County Health is offering four free flu vaccine clinics this weekend, Oct. 30-Nov. 1, in South San Francisco, East Palo Alto and San Mateo.

No appointment, ID or health insurance needed.

Find clinic locations, hours and eligibility at smchealth.org/flu

10/29/2026

Juan Betancourt, Safety Coordinator at San Mateo County Transit District, wants the community to know that SamTrans cares about the safety of everyone who uses the transit system and has partnered with community leaders to help address the overdose crisis in San Mateo County.

Learn more about overdose prevention in San Mateo County at https://ow.ly/ZEbx50ZZ7US.

10/29/2026

Coastal Cleanup Day volunteers removed thousands of pieces of litter - cigarette butts, plastic pieces, and much more. Some unusual items were also found like a toilet, wheelchair, used motor oil, and a mini fridge! Thank you to everyone who helped clean up our environment 🌊💖!

10/29/2026

Late fees on dog and cat licenses are waived through Nov. 30. If your pet's license has lapsed, now is the time to catch up with no late fees or penalties. License online, by mail or in person: smchealth.org/animallicensing

10/28/2026

Naloxone is safe to use, even when given to someone who is not experiencing an opioid overdose. But if the person is experiencing an opioid overdose, naloxone can rapidly restore breathing and save their life.

When every second counts, it's better to administer naloxone if an opioid overdose is suspected than to hesitate out of fear.

Carrying naloxone and knowing how to use it empowers you to act in an emergency and could make the difference between life and death.

Find free naloxone in San Mateo County at https://ow.ly/nX5B50ZXgvq.

10/27/2026

Gil Perez, Personal Counselor at College of San Mateo, knows that our youth are susceptible to fentanyl poisoning or unintentional overdose. Counterfeit pills and other substances are frequently laced with potentially lethal amounts of fentanyl that teens and adults alike are often unaware of, making even the first time trying a substance potentially deadly.

Learn more about overdose prevention in San Mateo County and check out our blog "What to Know About Illicit Fentanyl and Fake Pills" at https://ow.ly/jZsn50ZWx68.

10/26/2026

Save food and share food this school year. Implement the School Share Table at your campus and learn how to stop food waste and feed the hungry. Find out more and apply for a free Share Table starter kit at smchealth.org/school-share-table-program/

10/23/2026

🚤 FREE marine flare collection for eligible San Mateo County boaters!

📅 Sun., Oct. 25 | 10 AM–2 PM
📍 Pillar Point Harbor, 1 Johnson Pier
📌 By appointment ONLY

👥 County residents, County-berthing boaters & eligible County commercial boaters.

📞 (650) 372-6200 or smchealth.org/hhw

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