Advancing Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Guest Blog Post: Celebrating Eid al-Fitr with a message of reflection and thanks

As a Muslim faculty member at UC Davis, I am deeply grateful for the incredible community that surrounds me—one that is welcoming, supportive, and filled with warmth.

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pediatric health services van outreach in the community

Anchor Institution Mission: Delivering community momentum in first 5 years

Learn more about the impact of AIM from increases in local hiring and talent development to boosts in health equity, support for local businesses, and community engagements.

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Principles of Community Kickoff Event

Did you miss the event on Feb. 10? Or maybe, you did attend, and you had so much fun you wish you could experience it all over again? Check out the recap video from Principles of Community kick-off.

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Oak Park Famer's Market November through April from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

2024 Season Highlights: Oak Park Farmers Market by the Food Literacy Center

Hosted by the Food Literacy Center, the Oak Park Farmer's Market continues to be a vital gathering place for local farmers, small businesses, and families in Sacramento.

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What is Belonging and Inclusion? Understanding takes a growth mindset

Learn about growth mindset and how can we use it to better understand what belonging and inclusion mean.

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Together in community: Reaffirming our commitment to our vision, mission, and values

As we look ahead in the new year and beyond our office remains committed to our vision, mission, and values. Learn more about what our campus and local communities can expect from us in the upcoming year.

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A hallway with painted portraits by artist Beth Consetta Rubel

Expanding Inclusive Patient Representation Through Local Artists at UC Davis Health

The UC Davis Health Art Program which continuously enriches the spaces we inhabit with meaningful and representative artwork from local and regional artists has added 90 additional artists since 2001.

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Celebrating World Hello Day: A Tribute to Global Unity and Community at UC Davis Health

Saying 'hello' is more than just a word. At UC Davis Health, this day aligns perfectly with our Principles of Community.

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Caring for Our Unhoused Neighbors This Winter

As winter approaches in Sacramento and temperatures drop, life becomes more challenging for those experiencing homelessness. Learn about the Sacramento Steps Forward organization and ways for the community to help.

Building Trust and Opportunity Through Targeted Outreach: A Commitment to Our Community

Diversity Services shares how their initiatives support the Anchor Institution Mission (AIM) by demystifying the hiring process to empower local residents with tools for employment success at UC Davis Health.

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Veterans Employee Association hosts special Veterans Day Mixer

Join the UC Davis Health Veterans Employee Association for a special Veterans Day Mixer dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifices of our veteran community.

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Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Center

Growing as a Community: Navigating Election Season

A webinar featuring Sacramento City District 4 Councilmember Katie Valenzuela and Associate Vice Chancellor for Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at UC Davis Health, Dr. Hendry Ton.

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Creating lasting change: A recap of the community screening for nursing film, Everybody's Work

This documentary confronting structural racism, has shed light on the issue of racism within the health care system, focusing specifically on its largest workforce-nurses.

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Applications now accepted for volunteer doulas

UC Davis Medical Center is accepting applications for its fourth group of volunteer doulas.

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Celebrating National Latino/a Physician Day 2024: Honoring the Steps Forward and the Road to Come

From September 15 to October 15, the United States celebrates National Hispanic American Heritage Month as a means of recognizing the unique contributions of Latine individuals to our nation.

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Addressing the Black maternal and reproductive health crisis in the U.S.

California Black Women’s Health Project, Office for Health, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at UC Davis Health, and Milk Lab Research hosts a conversation with Dr. Monica McLemore.

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UC Davis Health volunteers pose for a photo at the UC Davis Health booth

UC Davis Health shows up in a big way at Celebrate Oak Park

As the presenting sponsor at Celebrate Oak Park, UC Davis Health had a strong representation at the fun-filled community event.

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New Visual Identities for Employee Resource Groups at UC Davis Health

This year we are proud to announce we now have eight distinct ERGs at UC Davis Health, each with a new creative visual that represents their mission, culture, and values.

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Take Action to Prevent Heatstroke: You Can Save A Life

Jennifer Rubin, Safe Kids Greater Sacramento Coalition Coordinator, shares ways to reduce the number of deaths from heatstroke, safety tips, a heatstroke activist toolkit, and more.

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UC Davis Health representatives walking during the 2024 Pride march.

Celebrating Diversity and Unity: A Recap of Pride Month, March, and Festival

As we finish celebrating another vibrant, empowering and affirming Sacramento Pride weekend, we reflect on the unity events such as this foster, and the challenges we must continue to confront.

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Dr. Leonard Abbeduto, our former Director, sharing our peace pole with visiting speaker, Dr. Julie Lounds Taylor.

Inclusion, Diversity, Anti-Racism, and Equity (IDARE): Checking in with the MIND Institute

The MIND Institute at UC Davis Health shares successes in advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging through the IDARE initiative.

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Inclusion, Diversity, Anti-Racism, and Equity (IDARE): Checking in with Pharmacology

The department of Pharmacology shares successes in activities over the past two years to advance a climate that fosters inclusive excellence within the department through the IDARE initiative.

Mental Health Awareness and the SAFE-T App

Learn about the “SAFE-T App” in support of recently incarcerated and released individuals with mental health and substance use disorders and hear how UC Davis Health employees support their mental health.

Three representatives of the California Black Women's Health Project stand together for a photo in front of a birth center.

Black Maternal Health Week and the California Black Women's Health Project

Focusing on addressing the social, systemic and structural determinants of health and a wide range of areas where Black women and girls face the most egregious health disparities.

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Inclusion, Diversity, Anti-Racism, and Equity (IDARE): Successes in Making Action Plans Come to Life

The department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) shares accomplishments in connecting and caring for the community, inspiring and teaching students, and improving the care of all our patients.

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The Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SACHCC)

Learn about the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, an organization that creates pathways to economic prosperity, fostering growth for the Hispanic community across the Greater Sacramento Region.

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Celebrating Unity and Diversity: Reflecting on Principles of Community Week at UC Davis Health

From thought-provoking lectures and workshops to cultural performances and resource fairs, each event served as a unique forum for learning, sharing, and growing.

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Now, hear this! Help change mindsets for World Hearing Day (March 3)

Jenny Carrick, Marketing and Communications Director at UC Davis, shares how to be hearing loss friendly, including tips on phrases to avoid to be more inclusive in recognition of World Hearing Day (March 3).

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The cancer center’s Office of Community Outreach and Engagement team (left to right) Laura Adame, Neha Singh and Alex Gori provided information to par

World Cancer Day (Feb. 4) Awareness

The UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center Office of Community Outreach and Engagement shares how they support the five million residents living across northern and central California.

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