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October 2025
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October 08, 2025Research lab in the Center for Immunology and Infectious Diseases recognized with 2025 Lab Safety Award
The Winter Lab in the School of Medicine was recognized in UC Davis’s 2025 Lab Safety Awards for its strong safety culture, collaborative practices and commitment to protecting team members while advancing research.
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October 08, 2025UC: Plan options and costs changing for 2026 benefits
A letter from HR VP Cheryl Lloyd to employees discusses a new medical plan from UC and changes to premiums.
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SurgeryOctober 08, 2025Shunt surgery leads to fewer falls in older adults with hydrocephalus
A landmark study shows shunt surgery significantly improves walking and balance in older adults with hydrocephalus, offering hope and restoring independence.
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October 08, 2025Update: Zoom migration to be rescheduled
The Zoom migration will be rescheduled to a future date.
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Clinical ScienceOctober 08, 2025A lifesaving dialysis option for critically ill children
UC Davis Health pediatric nephrologists published research in the journal Indian Pediatrics that outlines how continuous renal replacement therapy can benefit critically ill children.
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October 08, 2025
Nursing: Turning challenges into triumphs
In this video, nurses open up about some tough moments they have faced – from difficult patient cases to the pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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October 07, 2025Public Affairs and Marketing earns multiple, national recognitions
PR Daily has recognized UC Davis Health for its website redesign efforts and online health library.
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October 07, 2025Calm, coordinated, compassionate: UC Davis Health teams rise to the challenge
On Monday evening, the Emergency Department team demonstrated extraordinary professionalism and compassion in response to a challenging and unexpected situation involving a medical helicopter crash on Highway 50.
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Cancer CareOctober 07, 2025Teens in distress turn to tobacco but need more help to quit
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center study finds youth with mental health struggles are screened for tobacco use but rarely get advice on how to quit.
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October 07, 2025Join the Oct. 8 Lunch and Learn with Learning and Organizational Development
Learn more about programs, services, and resources available to you. Register to join the Oct. 8 event.
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Children's HealthOctober 07, 2025U.S. News & World Report names UC Davis Children’s Hospital among the nation’s best
UC Davis Children’s Hospital is ranked among the nation’s 50 best in pediatric orthopaedics, pediatric nephrology and pediatric pulmonology and lung surgery.
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October 07, 2025PRIDE ERG’s heartfelt donation drive for Q-Prom
The PRIDE Employee Resource Group (ERG) at UC Davis Health recently wrapped up a highly successful donation drive in support of the Sacramento LGBT Community Center’s Q-Prom, a free, inclusive dance for LGBTQIA+ and allied youth ages 13-20.
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October 07, 2025Celebrating National Health Care Supply Chain Week – Oct. 5–11, 2025
Every October, health care organizations nationwide come together to celebrate National Health Care Supply Chain Week — a time to recognize the vital role the supply chain plays in keeping hospitals running smoothly.
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October 07, 2025Celebrating generosity at the staff, faculty and retiree donor luncheon
Nearly 200 staff, faculty and retirees joined together for the annual Health Staff, Faculty and Retiree Donor Luncheon—a cherished tradition dedicated to celebrating and thanking our generous donors.
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October 06, 2025UC Davis Health earns dual national recognition on Forbes 2025 employer lists
UC Davis Health has earned a place on Forbes’ inaugural list of America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals and, for the fourth consecutive year, on the America’s Best Employers for Women list.
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October 06, 2025Celebrating UC Davis Health’s most births since 2010
UC Davis Health’s Labor and Delivery team delivered 1,990 babies during Fiscal Year 2024-25. To highlight the success, UC Davis Health leadership is organizing a celebration.
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Heart and VascularOctober 06, 2025Heart failure patients benefit from “whole health” approach
The Koa Family Program supports “whole health” for heart failure patients like Barbara Tiney and has shown positive outcomes in improving overall well-being.
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October 06, 2025Learn about your regional transit options with SacRT
Learn if a transit commute is right for you by joining the Green Commuter Program this Wednesday, Oct. 8 for a Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) Virtual Lunch and Learn.
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October 03, 2025Friendsgiving is back – Celebrate “Culture & Communities” with UC Davis Health ERGs
Get ready, UC Davis Health family — Friendsgiving is back on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, from 4:00–6:00 p.m. at Betty Irene Moore Hall, Room 1000!
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ResearchOctober 03, 2025Newly recognized pathway could protect diabetics from hypoglycemia
A new study by the University of California, Davis, shows how cells work together to avoid a sudden drop in blood sugar.
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October 03, 2025UC affirms commitment to nurses with 27% pay raise amid financial pressures
Demonstrating its commitment to health care workers and recognizing the tremendous value of nurses, the University of California on Oct. 1 offered the California Nurses Association union more than two dozen contract proposals, including wage increases of 27% over the proposed five-year contract.
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October 03, 2025Free well-being activities this October
Events happening this month include a webinar about aging and menopause, a Hawaiian song and string performance at the Mondavi Center, ScholarShare 529 college savings info session, mindfulness practices and more!
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Cancer CareOctober 03, 2025Genetic “Trojan horse” selectively kills cancer cells linked to Kaposi’s sarcoma
Cancer center researchers developed a safer, more targeted gene therapy to kill cancer cells linked to a common herpesvirus — potentially transforming treatment.
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Emergency CareOctober 03, 2025Emergency Medicine to expand addiction medicine fellowship
The Department of Emergency Medicine has received a $1.9 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration to expand its Addiction Medicine Fellowship.
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October 03, 2025Annual pumpkin carving contest returns
Food and Nutrition Services is once again hosting the Annual Pumpkin Carving contest, and all departments are invited to participate.
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October 03, 2025DAISY Award honors Twila Ong’s compassionate care
Twila Ong was recognized with a DAISY Award for the extraordinary compassion, skill, and reassurance she provided to a new mother during a difficult and frightening moment.
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October 03, 2025Photo Gallery: UC Davis Health represents at Terra Madre Americas
Culinary spectacular Terra Madre Americas made its debut in Sacramento recently, and UC Davis Health was firmly at the forefront.
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October 02, 2025Career Development Week 2025: Registration now open
Career Development Week returns Nov. 17–21 with inspiring keynotes, skill-building workshops and networking opportunities to help employees grow their careers.
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October 02, 2025Final reusable utensil kit giveaways set for fall
UC Davis Health’s reusable flatware initiative is entering its final phase for 2025, with a few more opportunities for staff, students and faculty to pick up a free utensil kit and join the effort to reduce single-use plastic waste.
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SurgeryOctober 02, 2025Advanced tissue imaging to improve prostate cancer surgeries
A new imaging technology that could help surgeons preserve the prostate function after prostatectomy, shorten the recovery time and avoid unneeded post-surgery radiation.
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