California

South of Market Health Center

South of Market Health Center provides a wide range of high-quality primary medical, disease prevention, dental, and podiatry care

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415-503-6000
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Income Limit
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South of Market Health Center provides a wide range of high-quality primary medical, disease prevention, dental, and podiatry care. Prenatal and well-baby care, patient education, and outreach are also available.

South of Market Health Center provides a wide range of high-quality primary medical, disease prevention, dental, and podiatry care. Prenatal and well-baby care, patient education, and outreach are also available.

Images & PDFs

Covered California for Small Business Metal Tiers Guide

Covered California for Small Business Metal Tiers Guide

An infographic describing the different metal tier options available for employees under Covered California for Small Business.

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FY 2022 SNAP-Ed Plan Guidance

FY 2022 SNAP-Ed Plan Guidance

This resource outlines a social-ecological model for food and physical activity decisions, highlighting influences on eating habits and activity levels within various sectors and settings.

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Health Benefits from Nature Experiences Diagram

Health Benefits from Nature Experiences Diagram

A diagram exploring how different characteristics of green spaces affect stress levels, health outcomes, and human behavior.

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What? Why? How? Prevention Institute

What? Why? How? Prevention Institute

An infographic illustrating strategies and approaches for improving community well-being, focusing on equitable opportunities and creating resilient communities.

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Impact Reports

Impact of Community Health Centers on Economic Stability

6/1/2022 | Coverage: national

This report highlights how community health centers, including the South of Market Health Center, provide critical services that support economic stability for low-income families, especially in urban areas.

Source: National Association of Community Health Centers

Coverage Area: national

Rising Costs and Health Care Accessibility: The Role of Community Clinics

3/15/2023 | Coverage: national

This document analyzes the increasing financial burden on families due to rising costs and stagnant wages, demonstrating how community clinics provide essential support.

Source: Health Resources and Services Administration

Coverage Area: national

The Economic Impact of Health Assistance Programs in Urban Areas

11/10/2021 | Coverage: national

This study provides an in-depth analysis of how health assistance programs, particularly in urban settings like South of Market, mitigate the effects of financial hardship.

Source: Urban Institute

Coverage Area: national

Program Timeline

Affordable Care Act Signed into Law

3/23/2010

The ACA aimed to expand healthcare coverage, directly benefiting patients at South of Market Health Center through improved access to services.

Bill: Affordable Care Act
Party: Democratic

Welfare Reform Act Implementation

8/22/1996

Changes to welfare eligibility impacted access to health care services, influencing the demographic of South of Market Health Center's patients.

Bill: Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act
Party: Republican

California's Medi-Cal Expansion

10/1/1980

Medi-Cal was expanded to include more low-income families, increasing access to healthcare services for South of Market Health Center patients.

Party: Democratic

Creation of the Comprehensive Health Planning Act

12/23/1970

This act facilitated funding for community health services and established guidelines for health planning, impacting facilities like South of Market Health Center.

Bill: Comprehensive Health Planning Act
Party: Bipartisan

Establishment of South of Market Health Center

1/1/1967

The South of Market Health Center was founded to provide accessible health care services to low-income residents in San Francisco's South of Market area.

Party: Bipartisan

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