Our Impact
We believe in measurable results that make the world a better, healthier place for everyone, whether they are our patient or get their care from another health care provider.
Diversity Strengthens Excellence
- Better Business: Diverse companies are more profitable.
- Employer of Choice: UC Davis Health is recognized as a top employer.
- Gender Diversity: Companies with gender diversity perform better.
- Better Patient Outcomes: Female doctors often lead to better patient outcomes.
Community Impact – Anchor Institution Mission
- Jobs and Investment: Spending with small and diverse businesses.
- Construction Partnerships: Using local resources for projects.
- Locally: Increasing hires from underserved communities.
- Purchasing Locally: Spending more in local neighborhoods.
- Investing & Volunteering: Supporting community events and initiatives.
Health Equity Programs
- Social Determinants of Health: Addressing factors that affect health and quality of life.
- Community Trust Building: Engaging in honest conversations about health.
- Human Rights Initiative: Providing free evaluations for asylum-seekers.
Workforce Diversity
- Effective Care: Black doctors provide better care in Black communities.
- Longevity: Black people live longer in areas with more Black doctors.
- Innovative Solutions: A diverse workforce finds better solutions.
Disparity-Reducing Projects
- Hypertension Reduction: Helping Black patients with high blood pressure.
- Diabetes Education: Educating the Latinx community about diabetes.
- Advanced Care Planning: Supporting non-English speakers.
- Exclusive Human Milk Feeding: Supporting Black birthing parents.
Inclusion and Belonging
- Workplace Belonging: Leading to better job performance and less turnover.
- Trauma-Informed Workplace: Creating a supportive environment.
Collective Impact
- IDARE Initiative: Developing leaders in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Community Engagement: Building trust and respect through group activities.
Pathways and Career Development
- Health Equity Academy: Introducing high school students to health careers.
- Decision Medicine: Exposing students to health professions.
- White Coat Week: Shadowing opportunities for high school students.
- AvenueM: Guiding community college students to medical school.
- Summer Health Institute for Nursing Exploration and Success (SHINES).
Achievements
- Diverse Medical School: UC Davis is one of the most diverse medical schools in the country.
- Belonging and Retention: Creating a sense of belonging to improve retention and outcomes.
- Nationally ranked as an employer of choice.
- No. 19 in the US and No. 20 on the 2024 Forbes list of California’s Best Employers (No. 1 in the Healthcare and Social Services category).
- Forbes Best Employer for Diversity 2024.
- One of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.
- One of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2024 for large companies and a Forbes Best Employer for Women 2024.
- Recognized as an LGBTQ+ healthcare equity leader.