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The vision of the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health is to nurture health
and inspire well-being in all people. This ultimate goal is supported by our
mission to: Provide the highest quality healthcare by blending proven
conventional and complementary medicine approaches from around the world, Create
outstanding integrative health leaders through transformative education and
training, and Advance the science of integrative health by conducting and
disseminating rigorous research. Values Our work is guided by and infused with a
commitment to the values of: Whole-person care: Our comprehensive, team-based
approach acknowledges all aspects of each individual — body, mind, and spirit
Equity: We welcome and respect all people, value diversity, and strive for
inclusivity. We are committed to improving integrative health care for members
of medically underserved communities Compassion: We foster empathy and attend to
the influence of social, cultural, and historical contexts on health, health
behaviors, and access to health care Collaboration: We promote interprofessional
teamwork among our clinicians, educators, and researchers, and build
partnerships across UCSF and internationally Focus on wellness: We emphasize
health promotion and illness prevention, as well as treatment of disease
Empowerment: We provide resources and tools that cultivate resilience and engage
each person’s unique healing abilities Osher Center Building The Osher Center
for Integrative Health is housed in the Osher Building, located on the UCSF
Mount Zion Campus. The five-story structure was designed by KMD Architects with
the goal of creating a healing environment. The exterior of the building,
veneered in brick and wood resin materials, was designed to be responsive to the
surrounding neighborhood, and the construction followed sustainable building
practices that received LEED Silver certification from the United States Green
Building Council. The interior space of the Osher Center incorporates nature,
natural light and fresh air, simply organized spaces, and pleasant colors and
textures. Spaces are intimate and friendly and promote relaxation. The Osher
Center also includes features not typically found in conventional medical
clinics or academic institutions, such as large group rooms for yoga and
meditation instruction, the Takahashi Japanese Healing Garden, and treatment
rooms for acupuncture, massage therapy, biofeedback, and mind-body awareness.
Our facility contributes to the well-being of its staff and faculty occupants
and supports the healing process of patients.
