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December 2024
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December 20, 2024Cool photo alert!
We’ve heard you loud and clear that you appreciate a great photo when you see one, so we’ve developed a photo gallery page to showcase awesome pictures.
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December 20, 2024Former UC Davis Children's Hospital patient delivers joy with Christmas tree kits to young patients
In 2017, 11-year-old Anna French spent Christmas in the hospital. This experience inspired her to bring cheer to other children spending the holidays in the hospital.
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December 20, 2024Holiday decoration show and tell has arrived
UC Davis Health community members share pictures of their home and work holiday decorations.
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Cancer CareDecember 20, 2024UC Davis researchers help decode the cause of aggressive breast cancer in women of color
Cancer center researchers may have uncovered the specific biomarker that causes Black women to get triple-negative breast cancer at higher rates than other women.
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Children's HealthDecember 20, 2024First dual chamber leadless pacemaker implanted in a child
UC Davis pediatric cardiologist Dan Cortez is first in the world to implant a dual chamber leadless pacemaker in a child.
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December 20, 2024POP Award for the most empathetic blood draw
Phlebotomist Paris Jones jumped to action when a patient felt faint and nauseous during a routine blood draw at the Midtown Clinic laboratory.
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December 19, 2024Leadership Message: Building on a Year of Progress and Positioning for Opportunities Ahead
As we celebrate the holiday season, leadership expresses its deepest gratitude for each and every one of you. This year has been filled with challenges, but through it all, your dedication, hard work, and unwavering support have been the driving force behind our successes at UC Davis Health.
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Physical Medicine and RehabilitationDecember 19, 2024
UC Davis Health premieres new documentary on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy treatment
“John-John’s Journey” documents a family’s urgent journey across the globe to enroll their toddler in a clinical trial at UC Davis.
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December 19, 2024Spending the holidays solo?
Not everyone is able or interested in gathering during the holiday season. View this story for tips and resources about navigating the holidays, with or without loved ones.
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RheumatologyDecember 18, 2024New report highlights ways to advance women’s health research
A committee of experts, including UC Davis Health’s Nancy E. Lane, advised Congress on how to address gaps in research on women’s health.
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School of MedicineDecember 18, 2024
Student-run Clínica Tepati celebrates 50th anniversary
Clínica Tepati, the UC Davis student-run free clinic in Midtown Sacramento, celebrates 50 years of caring for underserved patients.
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December 18, 2024Avian Influenza Update
Working with our partners at UC Health and the California Department of Public Health, we will continue to monitor the Avian Influenza situation and make any adjustments as needed. For our employees, no immediate changes are necessary at this time.
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Children's HealthDecember 18, 2024
Baby born at 22 weeks gestation, saved by Sacramento firefighters and UC Davis Health
Born on the side of Highway 99, a preterm baby gets the best chance at life, thanks to Sacramento Fire Department Engine 6 and UC Davis NICU teams.
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December 18, 2024UC Davis Health’s pathway to decarbonization: The Central Utility Plant Expansion (CUPx) receives Regent approval
The UC Board of Regents has approved the Central Utility Plant Expansion (CUPx) project, a critical initiative to support the growth of the UC Davis Health campus and advance efforts to reduce fossil fuel use.
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December 17, 2024Environment of Care Rounding team comes together for annual training, appreciation event
For the ninth year, Environmental Health and Safety and Licensure and Accreditation leadership held a dual training and appreciation event for the Environment of Care Rounding team.
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December 17, 2024For 17th year, UC Davis Hospice provides Thanksgiving meals to patients
UC Davis Hospice has an annual tradition of providing meals for hospice patients and their families for Thanksgiving, 2024 marking the program's 17th year participating.
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SurgeryDecember 17, 2024
Newly available surgery gives lymphedema patients new hope
The Center for Lymphatic Disease at UC Davis Health earns designation as a Lymphatic Education and Research Network Surgery Center of Excellence.
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December 17, 2024Leadership message: How UC Davis Health Ventures brings human health innovations to life
UC Davis Health Ventures bridges the gap between scientific and clinical research to deliver real-world impact for patients and the community.
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General Health NewsDecember 16, 2024UC Davis Health Veterans Employee Association honors heroes with Wreaths Across America
Members of the UC Davis Health Veterans Employee Association took part in the annual Wreaths Across America event at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery and Camellia Memorial Lawn Cemetery.
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December 16, 2024
Proper waste disposal training required for all employees
To reinforce our commitment to proper waste disposal and ensure compliance, UC Davis Health is launching a mandatory training, Proper Waste Disposal, for all employees.
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December 16, 2024Construction activity: Decontamination tank work near ED
On Monday, Dec. 16, and Tuesday, Dec. 17, modifications to the decontamination tank will be in progress.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingDecember 13, 2024Personal experience propels student to improve mental health for other Californians
A collaborative program among UC nursing schools aims to meet need for psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners.
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December 13, 2024UCPath notice: Important year-end tax and payroll reminders
UC Path deadlines are approaching this January to verify tax information, opt-in to receive W-2 and 1095 forms, and more.
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Emergency CareDecember 13, 2024UC Davis Health awarded grant to study impairment-related, motor-vehicle crashes
The Department of Emergency Medicine has received a grant to extend its study on the role that intoxication plays in roadway crashes.
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December 13, 2024Join the final session of the 2024 Supplier Spotlight Series
The Central Travel Office extends gratitude to all participants in this year’s Supplier Spotlight Series by offering a chance to win a flight voucher with Southwest airlines.
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December 13, 2024Brighten your meetings with UC Davis Health holiday virtual backgrounds
With the holiday season upon us, UC Davis Health is happy to share a delightful way to add festive cheer to your virtual meetings.
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December 13, 2024
December 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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December 12, 2024Joseph Galante, M.D., Named to Becker's 2025 Chief Medical Officers to Know
We are proud to announce that Dr. Joseph Galante, our Chief Medical Officer for the hospital, has been named to Becker's Hospital Review’s “Chief Medical Officers to Know” list for 2025.
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December 12, 2024New executive director named for UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center
Andrew Bresnahan will join UC Davis Health as the executive director of UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center and Cell and Gene Therapy, effective January 27, 2025.
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December 12, 2024
Construction activity: Central Utility Plant Expansion landscaping
On Thursday, Dec. 12, the CUPx team will begin landscaping modifications adjacent to the Facilities Support Services Building.
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