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November 2025
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November 14, 2025Construction notification: X Street between 45th & 47th Streets will be closed on 11/15
On Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., all traffic on X Street between 45th Street and 47th Street will be closed for a crane to be delivered for new equipment at the Cancer Center.
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November 14, 2025Discover SMART: Cultivating resilience, well-being for clinicians
The SMART Program is designed for physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs). The group sessions provide a safe space to learn, share, and support one another on the journey to improved health.
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GI and Liver HealthNovember 14, 2025The gift of life: A father and son's transplant journey
Andy Wright received a life-saving liver transplant from his son Nick, marking the Transplant Center’s first-ever living donor liver transplant procedure.
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November 13, 2025Celebrating excellence: Highlights from the 2025 Diamond Doc Awards
The Diamond Doc Awards recognize physicians who earn top scores from patients for reflecting UC Davis Health's values of kindness, trust and inclusion.
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GI and Liver HealthNovember 13, 2025GLP-1 and health: Beyond weight loss in the Ozempic era
GLP-1 drugs influence more than the gut and the weight. Research shows that they impact the health of the heart, brain, bones and muscles.
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November 13, 2025Last chance to register for Career Development Week sessions
Attend workshops Nov. 17–21on internal mobility, simplifying your work, building resilience, and designing a values-based career. Plus, enjoy in-person networking, coffee chats, and closing inspiration from campus and health leaders.
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November 13, 202548X nurse turns a routine discharge into a moment of care
After surgery, a patient waited to be discharged. Nurse Aaron Allen made sure he wasn't alone.
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November 13, 2025Parking notice: DOJ Lot closed Nov. 17–18
Please be advised that the Department of Justice Parking Lot will be closed next Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 17–18.
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November 12, 2025Upcoming deletion of migrated campus SharePoint sites
Beginning Nov. 13, the migrated SharePoint sites on the campus environment will be permanently deleted.
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November 12, 2025Beacon of innovation: structural heart program
UC Davis Health’s structural heart program has earned numerous achievements in the past several months, from strides in clinical growth and financial performance to heightened regional and national visibility.
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November 12, 2025Nov. 17 reusable utensil distribution rescheduled to Nov. 21
Find the distribution table outside Scrubs Café in the Medical Education Building breezeway.
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November 12, 2025Mail Services Food Drive returns for 20th year
Mail Services is excited to announce it is once again hosting a food drive to benefit The Pantry at UC Davis Health.
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Mental HealthNovember 10, 2025Low choline levels in the brain associated with anxiety disorders
UC Davis Health researchers found that levels of choline, an essential nutrient, are about 8% lower in the brains of people with anxiety disorders.
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November 10, 2025UC, UPTE reach agreement for new contract
Over the weekend, UC and the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE) reached an agreement for a new contract, and UPTE has withdrawn its strike notice for Nov. 17–18.
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November 10, 2025CUPx night work at 45th St., X St. intersection
Starting Monday, Nov. 17 and continuing until Saturday, Dec. 6, the CUPx team will be performing overnight underground utility work at the intersection of 45th and X streets between 6 p.m. and 4:30 a.m.
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Children's HealthNovember 07, 2025UC Davis NICU launches groundbreaking bedside ultrasound program
UC Davis Children’s Hospital launched a pioneering Point-of-Care Ultrasound program in its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, led by internationally renowned neonatologist Yogen Singh.
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November 07, 2025Winners announced in Halloween costume contest
With more than 30 entries altogether, it was a tough decision. The Halloween costume contest winners are...
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November 06, 2025Did You Know?
Observed annually on Nov. 20, Transgender Day of Remembrance honors transgender people lost to anti-transgender violence. The day began in 1999 when advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith organized a vigil for Rita Hester, a transgender woman killed in 1998. That vigil grew into an annual tradition.
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Neurological HealthNovember 06, 2025Thomas P. Raley Foundation gift fuels UC Davis dementia caregiver education and research
The gift will expand the DICE Approach caregiver training and support Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center pilot grants
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November 06, 2025UC Davis Health recognized as 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired
The UC Davis Medical Center has earned a certified Level 9 achievement for acute and ambulatory care for 2025, marking 14 consecutive years in a row for this honor.
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Cancer CareNovember 06, 2025Big jump in women served by free mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
UC Davis Health’s free mammogram program quadrupled participation in two years, expanding access for uninsured women by adding a screening day and enjoying strong community partnership.
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November 06, 2025Leadership Message: Together, we honor our veterans
On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, the Veterans Employee Association at UC Davis Health celebrates every veteran across the health system and highlights how shared values, experiences, and sacrifices connect and strengthen this important community.
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November 06, 2025UC Davis Health celebrates record turnout for Friendsgiving: “Cultures and Communities”
This year’s annual Friendsgiving celebration on Nov. 4 showcased an incredible display of community, connection and gratitude. What began as a small gathering in previous years has now evolved into one of UC Davis Health’s most anticipated community events.
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November 06, 2025Anna Yap 1st Asian American woman elected to CMA executive committee
At its 2025 Annual Session, the California Medical Association (CMA) elected UC Davis Health’s Anna Yap as its Vice Speaker.
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November 05, 2025In their own words: What employees with disabilities wish you knew
To highlight employees’ perspectives, 20 members of the DiversABILITY Employee Resource Group at UC Davis Health recently took an anonymous Qualtrics survey to share their experiences with disabilities in a work environment.
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November 05, 2025In celebration of our employees
Watch videos and learn the stories about what makes UC Davis Health special — all of you!
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Children's HealthNovember 05, 2025UC Davis Children’s Hospital fall newsletter now available
The fall issue of Progress Notes newsletter features research developments, patient milestones, staff awards and more.
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November 04, 2025Update: Red-tailed hawk makes rare catch at UC Davis Health
William “Bill” Corbett, UC Davis Health’s procurement supervisor and unofficial resident falcon expert, studied the video featured earlier this week on Insider closely and has confirmed it’s actually a red-tailed hawk and not a falcon.
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November 04, 2025Celebrating you: ERG Winter Dinner Giveaway
This holiday season, UC Davis Health’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are excited to offer a special opportunity: the Winter Dinner Giveaway—a 5-course meal designed as a heartfelt thank you to our dedicated employees.
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Eye Health and Vision ScienceNovember 04, 2025Cornea recipient shares journey, gratitude during Eye Donation Month
Christine Lichti, a pediatric critical care nurse, shares how corneal disease affected her vision and how two donors' selfless gifts changed her life.
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