Browse 2024 Blog Posts: Advancing Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

The Power of Practicing Kindness

This week, UC Davis Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being explores the scientific evidence behind kindness as a potent strategy for personal and collective wellness.

MLK Day (Jan. 15) – A call to action honoring our shared humanity in the new year

UC Davis Health’s Anchor Institution Mission advances health equity

Learn about our Anchor Institution in action, with efforts focused on hiring, purchasing, investing and volunteering within local communities in Sacramento.