Doctors and public health experts unite in September in San Mateo County to tackle emerging infectious threats
San Mateo County, California – Slated for September 9 and 10, 2025, San Mateo County Health is organizing an in-person meeting this fall by uniting doctors and public health specialists. Doctors, nurses, epidemiologists, and allied health workers from all over the Bay Area will gather at the College of San Mateo Theater for the 2025 Peninsula Infectious Diseases Conference. The two-day agenda aims to combine the most recent clinical guidance with public health policies meant to prevent, diagnose, and treat a range of infections affecting local populations.
The agenda focuses on both known enemies and emerging threats. Participants should anticipate thorough investigations on the intricacies of pediatric tuberculosis, the ongoing effects of long COVID, and the comeback of measles. Sessions will also cover Candida auris and other health care-related illnesses as well as changes to maternal immunization policies during pregnancy. Further discussions will highlight the important function of public health laboratories in detecting and controlling health hazards as well as investigate how changing climate patterns are generating new infectious pathogens.
With significant support from Health Plan of San Mateo, Sequoia Healthcare District, the San Mateo County Health Foundation, the San Mateo County Medical Association and Stanford Medicine, County Health’s Communicable Disease Control & Prevention Program is the main conference organizer. The seminar emphasizes the need of continuous information flow between hospitals, clinics and public health departments under the theme “Bridging the Gap: Integrating Clinical Care and Public Health to Improve Patient Outcomes.”
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Representing the California Department of Public Health, Stanford University, UC Davis, UCSF and San Mateo County Health itself, a remarkable roster of speakers will take the stage. By sharing innovative research, case studies, and best practices, these professionals will create an atmosphere where practitioners may learn straight from those spearheading the battle against infectious illnesses in both clinical and community settings.
County Health’s Communicable Disease Control Program has been leading outbreak investigations, contact tracing initiatives, and public education campaigns throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The team’s knowledge in tracking local illness trends and quickly spreading advice has been essential for the health resilience of the area; this conference hopes to build on those achievements by strengthening alliances and inspiring new cooperation.
“This conference not only provides an update on critical current infectious diseases but also reflects the strong collaboration between clinical care and public health,” said Catherine Sallenave, M.D., infectious diseases staff physician and communicable disease controller at County Health. “By fostering better information sharing and collaboration, we can improve patient care, strengthen our public health response and ultimately create healthier communities throughout our region.”
Doctors, nurses, epidemiologists, and other health care workers wishing to participate can find more information and reserve their place at the conference by visiting SMC Health’s website. The event provides a chance to network with colleagues committed to protecting the health of Bay Area communities as well as the newest scientific ideas.
