Other UCSF Information & Support Centers
The Mount Zion Health Information Alliance
The UCSF Patient Health Library is a member of the Mount Zion Health Information Alliance (MZHIA) which brings together various information and support centers scattered throughout the Mount Zion complex. These centers collaborate on the development of shared resources and services for the benefit of patients, their families and friends, and the Mount Zion UCSF community-at-large. View our printable brochure.
MZHIA members include:
Art For Recovery Program
Art for Recovery is an award-winning program of the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. Individuals coping with life-threatening illness are given an opportunity to express their feelings and experiences through art workshops, visits at the bedside, and individual attention. Artistic ability is not necessary to participate.
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Asian Heart & Vascular Center
The UCSF Asian Heart and Vascular Center is a cardiovascular care hub for the Asian community. In addition to top-quality heart and vascular care, the center also provides information and language-appropriate educational materials about heart disease and prevention.
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UCSF Breast Care Center Decision Services
Breast Cancer Decision Services is a program designed to help patients understand their breast cancer diagnosis and the decisions they face in the course of their treatment. Services include Consultation Planning, Consultation Recording and Decision Aids including booklets and videos.
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UCSF Headache Center
The UCSF Headache Center is the first of its kind on the West coast, providing comprehensive outpatient and inpatient hospital care to relieve the most debilitating headaches that don't respond to medications and other therapies.
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UCSF Ida & Joseph Friend Cancer Resource Center
The Ida & Joseph Friend Cancer Resource Center is a part of the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. It provides patients, families, and visitors with access to information about treatment options, emotional support, and community resources. The CRC maintains a library of books and other media and hosts a diverse selection of support groups, exercise classes and workshops. All CRC programs are free.
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UCSF National Center of Excellence in Women's Health
UCSF has long recognized the need for focus, compassion and innovation in women’s health care. The National Center of Excellence (CoE) was one of six national centers founded in 1996 to correct historical imbalances in health care while acting as a catalyst for change in women's health. Our CoE has developed a five-pronged approach to improve women's health through a multi-disciplinary and multi-departmental model that recognizes the interdependence of research, clinical care, leadership, education and community. We are committed to developing partnerships within UCSF and with individuals and organizations to foster and support activities geared toward improving the health and well being of women and girls across diverse communities.
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Osher Center for Integrative Medicine
The Osher Center for Integrative Medicine works to transform health care by conducting rigorous research on the medical outcomes and cost-effectiveness of complementary and alternative healing practices.
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UCSF Pain Management Center
The UCSF Pain Management Center at Mount Zion treats patients with complicated and chronic medical, surgical and neurological pain. The center has a team of doctors and therapists with specialties in anesthesia, neurology, medical psychology and physical therapy.
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UCSF Women's Health Resource Center
The UCSF Women's Health Resource Center is the patient and community education arm of the UCSF National Center of Excellence in Women's Health. The WHRC offers classes and workshops on women's health, maintains a lending library with over 2000 books and videos, and assists with referrals to women's health care practitioners.
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Getting Here
The UCSF Medical Center at Mount Zion's facilities are centered around 1600 Divisadero Street.