Get Tested for COVID-19

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Matt Chamberlain

A new free testing site is now nearby at City College Student Health Center. By appointment only.

CCSF Student Health Center
Ocean Campus, HC-100
50 Frida Kahlo Way
San Francisco, CA 94112

To schedule a test visit lhi.care/covidtesting or call 1-888-634-1123.

All essential workers can get tested regardless of symptoms. For anyone else, you must have at least one of the COVID-19 symptoms, such as fever or cough, or had recent contact with someone with COVID-19.

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Shelter-In-Place Recommendations for
Corona Virus (COVID-19)

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Matt Chamberlain

IMPORTANT: If you currently have a cough, fever or shortness of breath, call your medical provider. Remain isolated except to get medical care.

Hygiene

  • Wash your hands frequently.
  • Avoid touching your face.
  • Avoid close contact with the sick.
  • Put safe distance between yourself and others; “social distancing.”
  • Cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing.
  • Wear a facemask if you are sick. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily.

Food/Rx

  • Have enough household items, groceries and medications on hand so that you will be prepared to stay at home for a period of time.
  • Shop during off-peak hours to avoid crowds.
  • If possible, you or someone you trust can shop online.

Connection

  • Family, establish daily check-ins.
  • Neighbors, keep good connection about your health and needs. 
  • Civic/Social Networks, maintain your visibility and communicate your emerging needs.

Information

  • Sign up for text-based alerts
    Text: AlertSF to 888-777.
  • Monitor news outlets such as radio, television and newspaper.
    Visit CDC.gov and SFDPH.org
  • 911 for Police, Fire, Medical Emergencies
    Call if there is danger to life, property or the environment.
  • 311 for City Services and Information
    Police reports for crimes not in progress
  • Call 415-553-0123 for Police Non-Emergency Assistance.
    Loitering, Wellness Checks, etc.
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Corona Virus (COVID-19)

City of San Francisco Corona Virus Response Information

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Matt Chamberlain

Resilient West Portal and NERT are working with the City on appropriate pro-active neighborhood responses to COVID-19 concerns. We are convening a call tonight with the Dept of Public Health, Dept of Emergency Management and the NEN. We’ll get an update on the City’s response to COVID-19 and what we can do.  

Webinar/Call Information:
Date: Wednesday, March 11th 2020
Time: 7:00pm sharp

RECORDING of the meeting is still available:
Location: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Eyn38r1VRE-ULH-1hf2zQQ

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SHORT NOTICE: Presentation by Author Mary Thompson

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Matt Chamberlain

Reservations due today February 13th

Join author Mary Reynolds Thompson for Dinner and a Talk and Slideshow this Thursday, February 15th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at Grace Lutheran Church located at 3201 Ulloa St. at 33rd Avenue. The topic will be the wildlife of Marin County as experienced through the lens of photographer and ex-convict, Don Moseman, and the words of Mary Reynolds Thompson. Mary will also share their inspiring stories of recovery, grounded in connection to the natural world.

Mary Reynolds Thompson is an award-winning author and eco-coach who teaches and speaks around the world on how nature holds the key to our wilder, wiser, and most creative selves.  She is an instructor for TreeSisters, an environmental non-profit, and is core faculty for the Therapeutic Writing Institute. Her books are Embrace Your Inner Wild: 52 Reflections for an Eco-Centric World and Reclaiming the Wild Soul: How Earth’s Landscapes Return Us to Wholeness.

We hope you will join us for Mary’s introduction to the wild nature of Marin, and at the same time enjoy our chef Ron’s special grilled salmon dinner.

  • Schedule: Social hour 6:00 pm, dinner 7:00 pm, program starts at 8:00 pm.
  • Location: Grace Lutheran Church, 3201 Ulloa  St. at 33rd Ave.
  • Directions: Take Muni L to 32nd Ave., walk one block to 33rd, turn left on Ulloa for 1 block.  Street parking available.

To reserve your space, send a check for $22 made out to “Sierra Club, S.F. Bay Chapter,” to Gerry Souzis at: 1801 California St., #405, San Francisco, CA 94109. Reservations must be received by Tuesday, February 13, 2018, so call Gerry Souzis and ask how to register late immediately.

Please indicate the program date, number of guests, and your phone number.  All are welcome. Bring your own wine or soft drinks.  Glasses and ice are available.  Let us know if you are a vegetarian.  For questions, contact Gerry between 4 and 9 pm (no morning calls please) at (415) 474-4440 or: gsouzis@hotmail.com

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