Newsletter Archive

The April edition of the Anchor Institution Mission (AIM) newsletter celebrates five years of momentum in advancing community health, economic equity, and opportunity. Key highlights include:

• Reflection on AIM’s first five years and its growing impact in local hiring, procurement, and community engagement.
• Exciting local job opportunities at the new 48X Outpatient Surgery Center, the largest in the U.S.
• The Oak Park Farmers Market kicks off its 2025 season after a successful 2024, continuing to promote food access and local businesses.
• The 2025 Small and Diverse Supplier Expo and highlights from the UC Davis Health Sustainability Summit.
• Upcoming events: Aggie Square Grand Opening, You Belong Here workshops, and multiple career and resource fairs.
• Applications now open for programs like the Summer Researchers in Global Health and the UC Davis Health Equity Academy.

Explore how UC Davis Health continues to drive place-based investment, workforce pathways, and community wellness through AIM.

This month’s Anchor Institution Mission (AIM) newsletter showcases UC Davis Health’s deepening impact in local hiring, procurement, and community engagement. Key highlights include:

• A 20.7% local hiring rate and outreach to over 6,300 community members through 50+ events.
• A spotlight on local sourcing success with Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates and UC Davis Health’s commitment to food as medicine.
• Strong UC Davis Health presence at Celebrate Oak Park, connecting community members with health resources and volunteer opportunities.
• Career-building programs now accepting applications, including Avenue M and the CRC Foundations Training Program.
• Upcoming events like the Community Career & Resource Fair and the SBDC Capital Summit.

Explore how UC Davis Health is advancing equity by investing in people, partnerships, and place.

This month’s Anchor Institution Mission (AIM) newsletter spotlights UC Davis Health’s growing impact in local hiring, small business procurement, and community investment. Key features include:

• A message from Dr. Hendry Ton on addressing social determinants of health.
• 23% increase in spending with small and diverse vendors.
• Workforce diversity initiatives and community hiring efforts.
• Community opportunities and highlights from local events like the Oak Park Farmers Market, Celebrate Oak Park, and the Union Trade Awareness Fair.

Meet the AIM team and explore how UC Davis Health is advancing equity through economic and community partnerships.