Advancing Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
World Refugee Day
This year the world will honor World Refugee Day with the focus being on the right to seek safety. We want to take a moment to honor their bravery in the pursuit of safety.
Full postHonoring Heritage Months
While we turn the spotlight to events of multicultural significance, it’s also important to recognize the many heritage, cultural and religious events that occur throughout the year.
Full postMental Health Awareness Month: Understanding the impact of structural racism on mental health
Dr. Ruth Shim encourages us to learn about the impact of structural racism on our lives and in our work through her new self-directed learning course - Structural Racism Revealed.
Full postWorld Health Day (Pt. 2) - Food as Medicine
Our UC Davis Health Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) program continues to pioneer a true climate-friendly, source-transparent food service to our patients, visitors, and staff.
Full postWorld Health Day (Pt. 1) - Health Literacy: Understanding patient and provider health literacy needs
Dr. Lorena Garcia discusses Health Literacy; why it matters and six tips for providers and researchers for communicating with patients and research participants in Part 1 of our World Health Day series in April.
Full postNational Day of Silence & LGBTQIA+ Community Support
Every year in April, tens of thousands of students around the nation take a vow of silence to bring attention to the lack of inclusivity in schools for LGBTQIA+ students.
Full postDiversity and Inclusion in Action - Anchor Institution Mission Symposium
In December 2021 our unit held its first virtual summit focused on the UC Davis Health Anchor Institution Mission (AIM) for Community Health.
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