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.
Full postUC 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.
Full postNew 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.
Full postTake 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.
Full postCelebrating 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.
Full postInclusion, 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.
Full postInclusion, 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.
Read MoreMental 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.
Read MoreBlack 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.
Full postInclusion, 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.
Full postThe 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.
Full postCelebrating 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.
Full postNow, 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).
Full postWorld 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Full postUC 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.
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