Mount Zion Rededicates Ida and Joseph Friend Cancer Resource Center
Key individuals and supporters were recognized at a recent rededication ceremony of the Cancer Resource Center at the Mount Zion campus.
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Pelosi Celebrates Opening of New Fetal Treatment Center
US Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi was recognized last Friday for helping to make the difference between life and death, health and illness for thousands of children.
UCSF Foundation elects new chair and board members
The UCSF Foundation has elected former banking executive Richard M. Rosenberg as its new chair and three community leaders as new board members.
Father of Fetal Surgery Looks Ahead
In a new podcast, UCSF's Michael Harrison predicts that fetal treatment will evolve beyond surgery to stem cell, gene and cell-replacement therapy.
Physician experience related to accurate identification of third heart sound
Physicians with more experience are better able to detect a third heart sound that is an indicator of heart disease, according to a study on stethoscope accuracy in cardiac patients at UCSF Medical Center.
UCSF Integrative Medicine Expert to Appear in "The New Medicine"
Rachel Naomi Remen, a nationally recognized pioneer of integrative medicine, is featured in a March 29 PBS documentary focusing on the shift to a more holistic form of health care.
UCSF Program Aims to Improve Medical Teaching
The UCSF School of Medicine has introduced a new program designed to improve teaching in all types of settings.
SFGH surgeon receives humanitarian award
Richard Coughlin, MD, a trauma and foot and ankle specialist at San Francisco General Hospital Medical Center and an associate clinical professor of orthopaedic surgery at UCSF, is being honored
Nancy Pelosi joins UCSF on Friday to launch Fetal Treatment Center
Ribbon-cutting ceremony for UCSF Medical Center's new Fetal Treatment Center, made possible in large part by a $500,000 federal appropriation initiated by U.S. Representative Nancy Pelosi and a grant from the Lucile Packard Foundation.
Graduate's Gift Launches Student Exchange Program
A gift from a 1962 graduate of the School of Medicine will enable UCSF to launch a student exchange program with the prestigious Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, China.
Native Americans Show Fancy Footwork
The Native American Health Alliance (NAHA) on March 10 hosted its annual Native American cultural event filled with drumming, singing, dancing and gift giving.
UCSF to Celebrate Week of the Young Child
UCSF is presenting its annual art exhibition and offering a free showing of a children's movie to celebrate the Week of the Young Child.
Deadline Approaches for Special Wishes Requests
March 31 is the deadline to submit requests for funding for the medical center's special wishes program.
Mission Bay Pub Opens amid Cheers
The opening of the Pub at UCSF Mission Bay signals the completion of the community center.
Deadline Approaches for Prostate Cancer Research Funding
Basic scientists and clinical investigators seriously committed to developing new approaches to prevention and treatment of prostate cancer are encouraged to submit applications for funding by Wednesday, April 5.