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To the UC Davis and UC Davis Health community,
UC Davis Health is a vibrant, multi-layered, dynamically diverse community making a positive difference locally, regionally, and nationally through our research, education, and public service. What makes our great community work are the relationships we have with each other, our patients, and our community members. We strive to treat those around us with dignity, inclusion, and respect. We do this best by not just treating others as we would want to be treated, but by treating others as they would want to be treated.
The week of February 22-26, 2021 we celebrated our Principles for Community Week with the theme, “cultural humility”, welcoming 200+ attendees in the virtual space to the Opening Ceremony Event with remarks and messages from Chancellor Gary S. May, Dr. Renetta Garrison Tull, Vice Chancellor of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Dr. David Lubarsky, Vice Chancellor of Human Health Sciences and UC Davis Health CEO, Dr. Lorena Oropeza, Interim Associate Vice Chancellor of Academic Diversity and I.
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Alumni Couple Establish Endowed Chair, UC Davis’ 1st in African American Studies
Alumni and longtime university supporters Lois and Darryl Goss are creating a presidential chair in African American and African studies at the University of California, Davis, to provide sustained funding for teaching, research and outreach about the history and culture of communities of African descent around the world.
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Principles of Community
This nearly 30-year-old document serves as an aspirational statement affirming our commitment to the highest standards of civility and decency towards all.
Internal Partner EventCampus Community Book Project: Panel with Author Ellen Forney - Mental Health Self-Care, Advocacy & Activism
Tuesday, April 13th, 2021 – 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
A panel with Ellen Forney, book project featured author, on mental health self-care, advocacy, and activism and her latest book Rock Steady: Brilliant Advice From My Bipolar Life.
Panelists
- Ellen Forney, book project featured author
- Claire Adams, UC Davis undergraduate & Ambassador, Each Aggie Matters
- Puja Chadha, Associate Clinical Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; Associate Director of Education, Center for Reducing Healthcare Disparities; & Director of Diversity Education, Office of Faculty Development and Diversity
- Megan Macklin (moderator), Program Manager, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Internal Partner Event Anti-Asian Racism and Mental Health
Friday, April 16, 2021 – 12-1 p.m.
UC Davis Health Asian Pacific American Systemwide Alliance (APASA) invites you to a dialogue in addressing the intersection of Anti-Asian racism adn its impact on mental health. This virtual workshop will educate participants about ways to disrupt racism and how to provide support to people that have experienced hate and harassment. Join us in a safe space and professionally guided discussion for participants to understand the correlation between racism and mental health. This workshop does not train participants to be clinicians; instead, it is designed to teach participants about the Six Intervention Tools used to interrupt racist acts and how to provide practical support and assistance to coworkers, friends, and family that have experienced racism.
This is a one-hour online session equipped with interactive case studies, polling questions and small group discussions for participants to practice the Six Intervention Tools.
About
Speaker: JR Kuo is a seasoned professional mental health speaker and trainer. He has spoken at over 40 different universities across the country and taught classes at the University of Colorado.
The Asian Pacific American Systemwide Alliance (APASA) employee resource group at UC Davis Health promotes the general welfare and interests of the Asian Pacific American staff at UC Davis.
Resources and Information
Food access in your community
Food security and food access are a growing concern for many in Sacramento. Listed here are a number of resources such as local food banks and other community-based organizations (CBOs) doing work to help meet this critical need.
Local resources and multicultural services
A compilation of COVID-19 related resources and services from UC Davis Health, local CBOs, chambers of commerce, and other groups for multicultural, multilingual, and under-served communities.
Mental health and well-being
Many people have questions about ways to cope with stress experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Several local resources exist to help individuals cope and even thrive.
Looking for ways to help?
We’ve compiled a number of resources to help connect you with groups in our community helping those in need.
Ways you can help
COVID-19 articles, research and guidance
Read the articles, research, media stories and leadership statements to help understand the science and data of novel coronavirus.
Help for immigrant and undocumented communiti
Novel coronavirus has elevated the concerns for immigrant families’ access to health care and economic well-being. Several resources exist to help.
Virtual Learning
Education, training and learning provide positive ways to channel our energies. Several online opportunities exist for our multicultural communities to learn new strategies and build their skills.