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Mental Health Awareness Month and Beyond

Our efforts at the Office of Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are expanding with the recent steps to establish the Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Center as part of our programming at UC Davis Health.

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Honoring the Heritage and Legacy of our Campus Community

The month of May brings an opportunity for us to celebrate our campus community and honor several heritages including Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Haitian Heritage Month, and Jewish American Heritage Month.

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Community Against Sexual Harm

Have you heard about C.A.S.H.? Community Against Sexual Harm C.A.S.H. is a survivor-led organization that serves survivors who have been commercially sexually exploited.

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Honoring Black history through the African American Experience Project

The African American Experience Project, the first of its kind in Sacramento, is chronicling the stories of Black residents, including the hardships they faced, the successes they achieved and their legacies.

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SHINES: A Pathway to a Brighter Future

Learn more about the Summer Health Institute for Nurse Exploration and Success (SHINES) program for local high school and community college students.

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Celebrating our Campus Community - What is Holi?

Holi is a Hindu festival that celebrates the triumph of good over evil. Known as the festival of colors, its celebration can be considered an initiation of spring and new beginnings.

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Honoring our Neurodiversity

To celebrate and highlight the importance of neurodiversity, two Redwood SEED Scholars share their experiences in the program.

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Remembering Black History and Supporting Black Futures

This month, UC Davis and UC Davis Health campuses honor Black History and re-affirm our commitment to support Black Futures.

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Wellness Wednesday: “Wellness Self-Coaching”

Did you know the Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being (SFHWB) Program offers “Wellness Self-Coaching”? Learn what wellness self-coaching is and how to support your personal well-being journey.

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The Big Hysto Screening Event

The Big Hysto: A Black Womb Revolution speaks to medical racism, sexism, homo/transphobia, and xenophobia that Black womb holders/patients experience when seeking access to quality medical care.

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Continuing the mission of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 

As we strive toward a racially just world, it is through our interconnectedness that we have profound opportunities to positively impact the lives of those around us. This year we call on you to get involved!

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Best practices in honoring culture throughout the year

What questions do you ask and what perspectives do you consider when planning seasonal gatherings throughout the year? Discover practices that foster a campus culture and climate based on mutual respect and caring.

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A story of trans awareness and one person's journey to visibility

In observance of Transgender Awareness Week (November 13-19), a fellow UC Davis Health employee shares their story.

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Transgender Day of Remembrance

We invite you to learn about the prevalence of violence against transgender and gender non-conforming people and attend the upcoming event hosted by UC Davis School of Medicine students.

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Meeting Neighborhood Needs

In recognition of Unhoused Awareness, this month we learn more about the Oak Park Cares program that directly supports Oak Park residents in need of financial support and resources.

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Violence Prevention Research Program Marks the 2022 International Day of Non-Violence

Our faculty and staff conduct research that informs policy and programs that in turn enhance safety, heal communities, fortify democracy, and reduce risk of violence, but that’s not enough.

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Tribal Health Initiatives at UC Davis School of Medicine

As California faces a critical shortage of physicians, UC Davis School of Medicine (UC Davis) is building the workforce to meet the needs of Northern California’s historically underserved communities.

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Improving care for the LGBTQ+ community

Chief Administrative Officer, Annie Caruso (she/her), calls on providers and community members to change the ways we support and address the social determinants of health.

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Center for Poverty and Inequality Research: Supporting and Promoting Vital Work

Discover the mission of the UC Davis Center for Poverty and Inequality Research.

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Women's Equality Day

In celebrating the gains of the Women’s Suffrage Movement and First Wave Feminism, we must recognize the complex and oppressive history that accompanies this day.

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Celebrating PRIDE at UC Davis Health

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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.

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Honoring 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.

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Mental 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.

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World 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.

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World 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.

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National 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.

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Diversity 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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Wellness Wednesday - How do you unplug?

Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being encourages you to unplug on March 4th-5th from sundown to sundown to fill your Nature Rx and check out how our community unplugs from technology!

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Celebrating our Campus Community - Black History Month

This year we invite you to broaden your knowledge about Black history and celebrate the achievements of our African American community.

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