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UCSF Benioff Oakland Convenes Historic Design Advisory Group

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland is looking to historical design experts and community members to help preserve the heritage of the hospital while investing in a new seismically sound and state-of-the-art campus.

An aerial shot of Benioff Children's Hospital, Oakland.

Two Daughters, a Rare Blood Disorder and a Fairytale Cure

Two sisters are receiving a breakthrough, FDA-approved treatment for beta thalassemia at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, Oakland. This is the first real therapy other than monthly transfusions for a devastating disease that destines people to shorter lives.

A small girl of Chinese descent smiles and places her arms behind her head as she stands in front of UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, Oakland.

Breast Cancer Riddle: Best Ways to Screen and Treat

Laura Esserman discusses breast cancer risk factors, progress in the field and the importance of tailoring treatment for women with low-risk cancer while also identifying women at high risk of invasive cancer.

A young woman with cancer sits by her living room window and gazes out contemplatively. She is wearing a headscarf and drinking a cup of tea.