New S.F health clinic to tackle pollution at Bayview-Hunters Point

UCSF's new Environmental Health Clinic in Bayview–Hunters Point is a collaborative effort between the San Francisco Department of Public Health, UCSF OECM, and the Southeast Family Health Center FQHC to help address the community’s long-standing pollution challenges. Located at 2403 Keith St. and operating one day each month, the clinic is tailored to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients whose health may be affected by air pollutants, mold, chemicals, or occupational exposures. This initiative directly responds to community concerns around toxins in the neighborhood—ranging from air pollution and radioactive contamination at the Hunters Point Shipyard to mold and other exposure concerns described to UCSF clinicians during community health assessments over the past six months.

The model centers on individualized care and includes UCSF medical students, OEM residents, and three core faculty providing pro-bono services: Drs. Durrani, Solomon and Harrison. This clinic is in a trial stage for six months, and will be reassessed in June 2026. After clinics in November, January and February, the model appears to be successful. By embedding environmental health expertise into neighborhood-based care, we are fostering a more equitable and responsive healthcare approach—one that recognizes and addresses the environmental determinants of health affecting Bayview residents.

https://missionlocal.org/2026/01/sf-bayview-environmental-health-clinic/