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The Young Women's Program

UCSF School of Nursing - UCSF/Mount Zion Medical Center

A health services program for young women, including pregnancy, gynecologic, and family planning care.

Appointments

Telephone (415) 353-7332 for an appointment.

Questions

If you have questions or need more information, you can telephone the program director at the following number:

Who?

The Young Women's Program provides confidential health services to any woman up to 21 years of age. We also welcome participation from partners, friends, and family members.

Our providers are Nurse Practitioners and Physicians who specialize in women's health and pregnancy care. A nutritionist and social worker are also available to every client. Deliveries are at the UCSF Birth Center.

Providers
Nurse Practitioners
Milan Chavarkar, RN, MSN, FNP, CNM, Director
Ellen Scarr, RN, MS, FNP, WHNP
Meg Scott, RN, MS, FNP
Pilar Bernal de Pheils, RN, MS, FNP
Jerusalem Makonnen, RN, MS, FNP
Erica Monasterio, RN, MN, FNP
Social Services
Molly Koren, MSW
Nutritionist
t.b.a.

Why?

It is important for you to have a health care provider you can rely on, to help keep you healthy. Whether you are pregnant, need effective birth control, or have a health care need, the Young Women's Program can assist you.

If you are pregnant, early and regular prenatal care is important to ensure a healthy baby; and, after delivery, it is important for you to stay healthy to be the best parent possible.

That is why the nurses, physician, nutritionist and social worker at the Young Women's Program are dedicated to providing high quality care.

Let us join you in providing for your health of your family!

What?

The Young Women's Program offers:

The UCSF/Mount Zion Young Women's Program also collaborates with other community services agencies, local public schools and local government agencies to coordinate services for adolescent women and young families.

Where?

Map of YWP location

We are located at:

2330 Post Street, Suite #360 (Third Floor)
San Francisco, CA  94115
Telephone:  (415) 353-7332

Public Transportation:
Muni bus #24 stops on Divisadero Street at Sutter (one block away); bus #38 stops at Geary and Divisadero (one block away); bus #2 and bus #4 stop at Sutter and Divisadero (one block away).

When?

Appointments

Telephone (415) 353-7332 for appointments during office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The program offers appointment times on Tuesday mornings and on Thursday afternoons.

Medical Advice

Telephone (415) 476-1074 during regular office hours for routine medical advice. After regular office hours and on Holidays and Weekends, please call the UCSF Birth Center at (415) 353-1787.

Emergencies

If you need to be seen urgently telephone the UCSF Birth Center at (415) 353-1787 and speak with a physician before going to the hospital.

If you believe you have a life-threatening condition that could affect you or your baby, you should go immediately to the Emergency Room or telephone "911."


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For more information, telephone 415-353-7332.
Revised:  Jun. 2007     
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