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October 2025
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October 27, 2025UC Davis Health recognized for exceptional care, company culture
Two new national honors from Forbes and Newsweek highlight UC Davis Health’s commitment to creating a thriving workplace and delivering trusted, high-quality care.
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October 27, 2025UCPath notice: Upcoming change to benefit premiums deductions
Effective January 2026, there will be changes to how UC deducts benefits premiums from bi-weekly paychecks.
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October 27, 2025Final week for flu vaccination compliance; NAOB clinic open
As flu season approaches, the Occupational and Employee Health Clinic is offering vaccines to prevent severe disease and hospitalization among staff, students and faculty.
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October 27, 2025
Video: Why I choose UC Davis Health
Employees share what makes UC Davis Health more than a workplace.
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October 24, 2025Continuing the Conversation: Answers to Your October Town Hall Questions
Thank you to everyone who participated in the October Town Hall and shared thoughtful questions through the chat. While leadership addressed many topics live, this summary provides responses to additional questions leaders didn’t have time to answer during the session.
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Cancer CareOctober 24, 2025UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center named among nation’s best for cancer care
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center was honored by Becker’s Healthcare for oncology excellence, innovation, research leadership and equity-focused care across Northern California.
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October 24, 2025David Yatchuk receives DAISY Award for extraordinary care
David Yatchuk, BSN, RN, on Davis Tower 6 Pediatrics, received a DAISY Award earlier this month.
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October 23, 2025Department of Dermatology hosts Research Symposium 2025
The UC Davis Department of Dermatology hosted its Research Symposium 2025 on Oct. 22, showcasing innovative research and collaborative efforts among faculty, trainees and medical students advancing dermatologic care.
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Medical CenterOctober 23, 2025UC Davis Health recognized for substance use disorder care
The Medical Center was awarded the highest rating on Cal Hospital Compare’s Opioid Care Honor Roll for the 5th consecutive year.
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October 23, 2025Leadership Message: Normalizing conversations around perimenopause and menopause in the workplace
UC Davis offers peer support groups, educational resources, and workplace accommodations to foster a menopause-friendly environment.
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October 22, 2025Employees with updated email address now have premium access to Sacramento Business Journal
UC Davis staff with an "@health.ucdavis.edu" email address now have premium access to the Sacramento Business Journal.
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General Health NewsOctober 22, 2025New UC Davis Health top executive named
UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May has appointed a new vice chancellor for human health sciences for UC Davis Health.
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Lung HealthOctober 22, 2025Asthma and COPD Bootcamp: Take control of your breathing
Patient Roxane Wellman shares how UC Davis Asthma Network’s (UCAN) Bootcamp taught her effective strategies for managing her chronic lung disease.
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October 22, 2025UC Davis Health earns 4 PRSA Influence Awards
The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) California Capital Chapter recognized UC Davis Health for several campaigns during its annual Influence Awards ceremony.
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October 21, 2025Construction activity: Temporary trailer demobilization at gravel Lot 30
Friday, Oct. 24, through Friday, Nov. 7, the CUPx team will demobilize their temporary trailers at gravel Lot 30.
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General Health NewsOctober 21, 2025The travel nurse who decided to stay
When LeeAnna Miller left her home in North Carolina to try travel nursing, she didn’t expect her first assignment to become her forever home.
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Cancer CareOctober 21, 2025Why women should start getting mammograms at age 40
It is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center is spreading the word about new guidelines urging mammograms starting at age 40.
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October 21, 2025Christine S. Cocanour named associate vice chancellor for the Office of Academic Personnel
Christine S. Cocanour, distinguished professor of surgery, has been named the associate vice chancellor for the Office of Academic Personnel.
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Violence PreventionOctober 21, 2025Physician and gun violence prevention expert Garen Wintemute inducted into National Academy of Medicine
The nationally recognized expert in gun violence prevention and pioneer in the field of injury epidemiology was inducted into the National Academy of Medicine Oct. 18.
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October 21, 2025UC Davis Health earns national accolades for oncology programs
Becker’s Hospital Review recently recognized UC Davis Health as one of “100 hospitals and health systems with great oncology programs.”
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October 20, 2025
Construction activity: Oak Park Research Building crane pick
Thursday, Oct. 23, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Maximin Crane Works and ACCO will be conducting a crane pick at the Oak Park Research Building.
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ResearchOctober 20, 2025Federal contract for up to $40 Million fuels research to revolutionize clean indoor air and defend against next pandemic
A new project led by Virginia Tech and including UC Davis researchers will develop sensor systems that can act as a "smoke alarm" for indoor air contaminants such as allergens, viruses or mold spores.
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Heart and VascularOctober 20, 2025How one family trusted the same UC Davis Health heart care team across generations
Della de Corse underwent heart surgery, inspired by her father’s successful TAVR at UC Davis Health — both were treated by the same trusted care team.
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October 17, 2025
Construction activity: Impacts to sidewalk and bicycle lane between 45th and 48th Streets/Research Buildings 1, 2 and 3 service road
Monday, Oct. 20, through late November, the CUPx team will perform work in the westbound bicycle lane and sidewalk between 45th and 48th Streets, and the Research Buildings 1, 2 and 3 service road.
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School of MedicineOctober 17, 2025Two decades of dedication: UC Davis Health and Sacramento County transform access to care
A unique pathway in the UC Davis Health internal medicine residency program is transforming the health of medically underserved patients and reshaping the primary care workforce.
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October 16, 2025AI scribe tool now available to all attending physicians
How to sign up and get started.
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Medical CenterOctober 16, 2025UC Davis Health expands access to healthy food with Foodways to Health program
UC Davis Health is expanding access to healthy, locally sourced and culturally relevant foods through its holistic initiative called the Foodways to Health program.
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October 16, 2025How physician builders are transforming technology at UC Davis Health
The Department of Clinical Informatics serves as the bridge between clinicians, operations, and IT, ensuring that health technology is practical, efficient, and aligned with care delivery.
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October 16, 2025Leadership Message: Shaping the future together
Our new three-year strategic plan emphasizes preparing students to thrive in new care environments, growing to meet workforce needs and strengthening a sense of belonging.
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October 15, 2025Small Dose, Big Impact: Trauma-informed communication saves a life
A compassionate response from UC Davis Health’s Workplace Violence Prevention Program transforms a crisis into connection and healing.
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