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March 2021
UC Davis schools of nursing and medicine receive high national rankings by U.S. News & World Report
March 30, 2021
The UC Davis School of Medicine and the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing continue to distinguish themselves as national leaders in training the next generation of health care providers and research innovator.
February 2021
Neurological Surgery faculty member honored for his research about neural basis of decision-making
February 12, 2021
Ignacio Saez, assistant professor in the UC Davis Department of Neurological Surgery has been honored with the Edwin Boldrey Award from the San Francisco Neurological Society for his research.
January 2021
Burn ICU team, CPPN garner DAISY Awards for making a difference in a most difficult year
January 28, 2021
The Center for Professional Practice of Nursing and the Burn ICU team received team DAISY awards during virtual ceremonies last month. The awards honor extraordinary examples of the skill and compassion nurses provide every day.
UC Davis Health professor named City of Davis Citizen of the Year
January 19, 2021
Associate Professor Jann Murray-García receives top award from City of Davis for her sustained volunteer work to promote platforms for positive discussion of race and social justice in our community.
December 2020
Liver specialist honored as a ‘Health Care Visionary’
December 18, 2020
Christopher Bowlus has been recognized by the American Liver Foundation for his contributions to liver disease research and care.
POP Award winner raises funds, spirits for Fijian patient grounded in U.S. due to COVID
December 7, 2020
After traveling halfway around the globe for eye surgery, a patient suddenly lost his hearing. Legally blind, deaf and in need of dialysis, the man was also far from his wife and child. Amit Singh knew he had to help his fellow Fijian.
UC Davis nursing school recognized as Nursing Diversity Champion
December 7, 2020
The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing is among 12 schools nationwide recognized for its efforts to expand diversity, underscoring its mission to advance health and health equity.
November 2020
‘Top Docs’ list includes 240 UC Davis Health physicians
November 20, 2020
More UC Davis physicians than ever before are included on Sacramento Magazine’s 2020 list of the region’s best doctors.
Pulmonologist honored by Sacramento County Tobacco Control Coalition
November 19, 2020
Amir A. Zeki, a UC Davis Health pulmonary and critical care medicine specialist, has been honored by the Sacramento County Tobacco Control Coalition for educating the community about the health dangers of e-cigarettes.
UC Davis Health senior custodian one of eight EVS technicians nationwide honored with Cintas award
November 12, 2020
Shashi Kant, who has been with UC Davis’ Environmental Services team for more than 28 years, was presented today (Nov. 12) with one of the first-ever C.A.P.E. (Cleaning to Advance the Patient Experience) Awards from Cintas.
