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APIC SFBA Chapter 024 is the local APIC chapter serving infection preventionists in the San Francisco Bay Area in California.

Members of our chapter serve both small and large healthcare organizations, including ambulatory surgery centers, assisted living facilities, clinics, corporate entities, home health, hospice, acute care hospitals, pediatrics, long-term care, mental health, public health departments, and veterans medical centers.

APIC SFBA Chapter meets every other month on the second Wednesday of March, May, July, September, and November.
The Annual Product Faire is held every December.

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Educational Support is available to attend a professional conference! 
2025 APIC SFBA Educational Support Application

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October 2025 IP of the Bay

Lilia Ryan, 
MD, CIC

🌟 October’s IP of the Bay: Lilia Ryan, MD, CIC 🌟

This month, we’re proud to highlight Lilia Ryan, whose 26-year career in preventive medicine has been dedicated to improving patient outcomes, advancing infection prevention, and strengthening healthcare systems from the inside out. 💚

Lilia’s journey began in her home country of Moldova, where she earned her medical degree specializing in medical epidemiology and general hygiene. She served as both a medical epidemiologist and hospital hygienist before bringing her passion and expertise to the United States — continuing her work in infection prevention at leading institutions including UCSF/SFGH, Kaiser Permanente, Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley, and John Muir Health System.

As a Certified Infection Control (CIC) professional, Lilia has played a pivotal role in preventing healthcare-associated infections, ensuring compliance with state and federal reporting, and tackling emerging pathogens through education and collaboration. She has also served as the Recognition Chair for the San Francisco Bay Area APIC Chapter, continually uplifting and celebrating the IP community. 🌿

Today, at John Muir Health System, Lilia continues to lead with excellence — driving performance improvement initiatives, research, and a steadfast commitment to patient safety. Her work reminds us that infection prevention is not just a job — it’s a calling.

💫 Thank you, Lilia, for your incredible contributions to infection prevention and for being a true inspiration to our community!

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 SFBA APIC at APIC Conference 2024 Newsletter

2024 APIC Annual Conference Awardees

2022 APIC Annual Conference Awardee

2017 APIC Annual Conference Awardee