UC Davis Health statement on Roe v. Wade ruling
A message from the UC Davis Health, published on June 24, 2022, Friday Update
In California, nothing will change as a result of this court’s decision. The University of California, and UC Davis Health, will continue to provide all services to women, just as we have before.
As you may have heard in the news today, the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 court decision which made abortion legal nationwide. In the wake of this court ruling, rules about pregnancy-ending health care services return to being a decision made in each individual state.
In California, nothing will change as a result of this court’s decision. The University of California, and UC Davis Health, will continue to provide all services to women, just as we have before. Full message
World Refugee Day
We want to take a moment to pause and reflect on the experiences of our refugee community and honor their bravery in the pursuit of safety. This year on June 20th the world will honor World Refugee Day with the focus being on the right to seek safety. World Refugee Day was designated as an international day in 2000 by the United Nations General Assembly to build empathy and recognize people who have fled their home country. Full post
Honoring Heritage Months
At UC Davis Health, we value the profound nature of diverse cultures – and that is why May is such an inspiring month in a yearlong celebration of our unique humanity. Full post
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Team Research Forum: "Reproductive Rights and Health: The Broader Impacts of Roe vs. Wade"
Friday, July 15, 2022, 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m.
Join the Office of Research for a discussion that will highlight the broader impacts of the recent Supreme Court ruling to overturn Roe vs. Wade.
This discussion will highlight research activity in this area across our campus, including, but not limited to, law, gender studies, economics, health care, political science, and religious studies. In doing so, this event will provide our campus community with fact-based research and information on the near- and long-term impacts of this significant legal decision.
Speakers
- Mary Ziegler, J.D., Professor of Law, UC Davis School of Law
- Lisa Ikemoto, J.D., Martin Luther King Jr. Professor of Law, UC Davis School of Law, Feminist Research Institute
- Mitchell Creinin, M.D., Professor, UC Davis School of Medicine
- Natalia Deeb-Sossa, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Chicano/a Studies, UC Davis
- Sarah R. McCullough, Ph.D., Associate Director, Feminist Research Institute
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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
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