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February 2025
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February 21, 2025Cardiac and Thoracic Intensive Care Unit earns Gold Beacon Award
UC Davis Health’s Cardiac and Thoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) was recently recognized with a Gold Beacon Award for Excellence in 2024.
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Children's HealthFebruary 21, 2025Lodi boy battles cancer with support from UC Davis and local community
5-year-old AJ Moreno was diagnosed with Wilms tumor, a form of kidney cancer. His fighting spirit inspired all around him.
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Medical CenterFebruary 20, 2025UC Davis Health ranks among Forbes’ ‘Best Large Employers’
UC Davis Health has been named to Forbes’ “America’s Best Large Employers” list for organizations with at least 5,000 employees.
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February 20, 2025Upcoming Labor Actions: Ensuring Continuity of Care at UC Davis Health
Two unions representing some UC Davis Health employees, UPTE and AFSCME, have called for labor actions next week. While contract negotiations occur at the systemwide level, UC Davis Health is committed to maintaining patient care and smooth operations during this time.
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February 20, 2025Leadership Message: Celebrating Black History Month
Black history is American history. Regardless of race or ethnicity, we all benefit from the accomplishments of Black leaders who have shaped this nation. I encourage you to take a moment to visit a Black history museum or website and learn something new.
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February 20, 2025WorkStrong Program: What is it about and could it be for me?
The WorkStrong program is a University of California systemwide program designed to help you improve your overall health and fitness level, improve your recovery, and prevent future workplace injuries.
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February 20, 2025Do you have concerns about securing or maintaining basic needs?
Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being is hosting virtual informational interviews between Feb. 12 and March 7 to better understand the prevalence of basic needs insecurity among part-time and full-time UC Davis Health employees.
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February 20, 2025Road trip emergency: POP Award honors creative care in ED
Emergency Medicine Clinical Research Coordinator Donovan Nielsen worked to find storage for a patient family's car-load of moving boxes, following their auto accident.
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February 20, 2025New Bike shelter location now open
The Green Commuter Program is excited to announce that a new bike shelter is now open in Parking Structure 5 (PS5). This shelter includes over 100 bike parking spaces and daily use accessory lockers.
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February 19, 2025Sign ups for 'Learn How to Ride a Bike' 2025 Spring sessions open
Do you want to learn how to ride a bike? Now is your chance to learn a new skill. The Green Commuter Program is offering free Adult Bike Riding classes to employees and students at UC Davis Health.
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February 19, 2025
February photo update: Peek behind the California Tower fence
Peek behind the construction fence to see latest work on the California Tower scheduled to open in 2030.
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February 19, 2025Ventricular Assist Device Program completes recertification for The Joint Commission
The Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Program has successfully completed the recertification process with The Joint Commission.
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ResearchFebruary 19, 2025New Chancellor’s Fellow studies what makes us uniquely human
Megan Dennis was awarded the 2024 Chancellor’s Fellowship for her outstanding research on brain and genomics and her excellence in teaching and outreach.
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February 19, 2025Want to tell your immigrant story?
On May 14, five UC Davis Health team members will have the opportunity to share their stories of navigating life as an immigrant.
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February 18, 2025Parking Structure 6 – renamed Aggie Square Garage – now open to UC Davis Health staff
Aggie Square Garage, formerly PS6 during construction, is now open to UC Davis and UC Davis Health employees and affiliates. The parking structure was built to support the direct needs of Aggie Square's staff.
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February 18, 2025Fighting threats from the web, IT implements new protection tool
Threat actors increasingly use tactics such as hijacking web addresses to redirect users to bad sites or sneaking malicious links on valid websites. To combat this, UC Davis Health Information Technology is implementing the Zscaler Internet Access protection tool.
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February 18, 2025Wise words and blessings from a Tibetan monk
Tibetan monk invites UC Davis Health community members to consider what compassion and kindness genuinely entail.
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February 18, 2025Anchor Institution Mission: Delivering community momentum in first 5 years
Defined as the product of mass and velocity, “momentum” is derived from physics. It also describes UC Davis Health’s Anchor Institution Mission, which has delivered significant community momentum already in its first five years of existence.
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February 18, 2025Credential Migration Program begins ID badge replacement process
All badge holders who received an ID badge before Feb. 11, 2025, will be required to exchange their current ID badge for a new, high-security ID badge.
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February 17, 2025
Believe In Better moments
Patient testimonies show how our employees go above and beyond to bring our values to life, provide excellent patient care, and demonstrate what happens when we Believe in Better.
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February 17, 2025Voting in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Rankings
Voting has begun for the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report annual rankings of Best Children’s Hospitals and Best Hospital’s Adult Specialties.
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February 14, 2025Switch to the Duo Mobile app: Texts, callbacks to be discontinued Feb. 24
Beginning February 24, 2025, text messages and phone callbacks will no longer be offered as login approval options for Duo, the multi-factor authentication tool in use at UC Davis and UC Davis Health. This change will improve campus cybersecurity.
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Cancer CareFebruary 14, 2025The winter issue of Synthesis magazine is available
Winter issue of Synthesis is available in print and online. Read about the cancer center’s advanced treatments, promising scientific discoveries and efforts to reach out to the community.
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Heart and VascularFebruary 14, 2025Minimally invasive procedure reduces stroke risk
The Medical Center has become the first in the Sacramento region to perform 200 minimally invasive TCAR procedures to clear plaque and help prevent strokes.
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February 14, 2025Construction update: Central Utility Plant Expansion Make Ready Phase begins
The Central Utility Plant Expansion (CUPx) Make Ready Phase has begun and is estimated to be complete in June 2027.
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February 14, 2025Celebrating Women’s History Month: Who inspires you?
UC Davis Health community members are invited to share a woman who has made a meaningful impact in their life.
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February 14, 2025
Construction activity: Crosswalk signal work at 45th and X Street intersection
On Saturday, Feb. 22, work will be performed on the crosswalk signals at the intersection of 45th and X Streets.
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February 13, 2025Certain truths remain steadfast
As you may know, the National Institutes of Health issued notice late last week of dire cuts to life-saving research. The University of California leads the nation in NIH funding, and I am deeply concerned by these cuts.
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February 13, 2025Leadership Message: Thank you, Farewell, and the Future is Bright at UC Davis Health
I am departing with fond memories and relationships that will endure. It has been a privilege to lead this amazing organization. I am deeply proud of all that we have accomplished together.
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February 13, 2025Josephine Falvey’s fast response saves a life at hospital entrance
The PACU nurse received a DAISY Award for her quick actions. The patient and his family attended the ceremony.
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