InsideOut
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August 2025
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GI and Liver HealthAugust 12, 2025UC Davis scientists find a microbial molecule that restores gut and liver health
Researchers have discovered a natural molecule made by gut bacteria that can reverse liver damage and repair the gut lining caused by toxic exposure.
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August 11, 2025Reinforcing Proper Waste Disposal: New Resource Available
At UC Davis Health, the safety of our patients, staff, and community remains a top priority. To support our shared responsibility and promote best practices, we’ve created two new fliers and posters that highlight key waste disposal protocols.
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August 11, 2025The Joint Commission arrives at UC Davis Health
The Joint Commission, a nonprofit organization that accredits more than 22,000 health care organizations across the U.S., arrived this morning for its unannounced survey of UC Davis Health.
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August 11, 2025Construction activity: Parking Structure 6 Drive/Lot 21 indefinitely closed beginning Aug. 11
Beginning Monday, Aug. 11, the existing PS6 Drive/Lot 21 will close indefinitely to all apart from PO&M and CUPx project trade partners.
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Heart and VascularAugust 11, 2025UC Davis Health and WellSpace Health team up: Closing the gap in heart failure care
UC Davis Health and WellSpace Health have teamed up to open a heart failure clinic at WellSpace’s Oak Park health center.
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August 11, 2025Comprehensive Heart Attack Center earns recertification
UC Davis Health recently received recertification from The Joint Commission as an Advanced Comprehensive Heart Attack Center.
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August 11, 2025Staff Assembly: Breakfast with the Chancellor, leadership
UC Davis Health’s Staff Assembly on Aug. 7 hosted its “Staff Assembly Awards and Welcome Breakfast with the Chancellor,” a quarterly session with Chancellor Gary May.
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MIND InstituteAugust 08, 2025Does a parent’s exposure to workplace chemicals affect autism in their children?
Parents’ workplace exposure to chemicals may be linked to a range of behavioral challenges and developmental delays in their children with autism.
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Children's HealthAugust 08, 2025Summer issue of Children’s Hospital newsletter now available
The summer issue of Progress Notes newsletter features research developments, patient milestones, institutional awards and other news about UC Davis Children’s Hospital.
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August 08, 2025
Construction activity: X Street eastbound lane closure between 45th and 48th Streets
Monday, Aug. 11, through Friday, Aug. 15, the CUPx team will work on X Street between 45th and 48th Streets, resulting in the closure of the northernmost eastbound lane.
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August 08, 2025
Construction activity: 2nd Avenue north lane impacts
Wednesday, Aug. 13, through Friday, Sept. 26, the CUPx team will be performing work in the northernmost westbound lane, including the adjacent sidewalk at 2nd Avenue between 45th and 48th Streets.
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August 07, 2025Leadership Message: Supporting staff who experience Second Victim Syndrome
UC Davis Health has developed a guide for supervisors and employees to navigate the journey through second victim syndrome support.
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Cancer CareAugust 07, 2025New hybrid imaging breakthrough could transform detection of cancer and other diseases
Funding from National Institutes of Health allows further testing of a powerful combination of imaging technologies that promise greater visibility of cancer and other diseases.
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August 06, 2025Sacramento campus traffic update: Central Utility Plant Annex construction
To support the exciting expansion of our Sacramento Campus—including the new 900,000-square-foot California Tower and 40,000-square-foot Central Utility Plant Annex—we’re making temporary traffic changes to ensure safety and minimize disruption during construction.
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August 06, 2025Galante chosen to serve on Vizient Academic Medical Center CME Steering Committee
Joseph Galante, the chief medical officer for Hospital Clinical Care Services at UC Davis Health, has been selected to serve on Vizient’s Academic Medical Center (AMC) Chief Medical Executives (CME) Steering Committee.
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August 06, 2025Enhanced direct deposit security coming to UCPath Aug. 24
To further protect your financial data, UCPath is upgrading direct deposit security measures starting August 24.
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August 05, 2025Applications sought for Children's Miracle Network grants
Applications are now being accepted for Children’s Miracle Network grants. The deadline is Sept. 19.
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August 05, 2025Free flatware pickup begins Aug. 7 with updated schedule
Help reduce single-use plastic waste by picking up a free reusable utensil set—Aug. 5 date has been canceled.
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August 05, 2025UC Davis Health EH&S earns seventh Award of Excellence
The UC Davis Health Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) has once again been recognized for its outstanding work, receiving the UC Office of the President’s Award of Excellence in Environmental Health and Safety for the seventh time in nearly 10 years.
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August 05, 2025Rebadging required by Aug. 29, 2025
All personnel are required to obtain a new badge by Aug. 29, 2025.
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Heart and VascularAugust 04, 2025UC Davis Medical Center recognized for quality cardiovascular care
UC Davis Medical Center earned the American Heart Association’s Commitment to Quality award for excellence in three or more Get With The Guidelines areas.
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August 04, 2025
Introducing UC President James B. Milliken
President James B. Milliken, who began his tenure as the University of California's 22nd President on Aug 1, 2025, shares his introductory message with the UC community.
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August 04, 2025Revitalize your well-being with free monthly wellness activities this August
Several opportunities to tend to your well-being and mental health for free! Check out the InsideOut article for more details.
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August 04, 2025
Construction activity: Underground utility work at Aggie Square service drive
Monday, Aug. 4, through Monday, Aug. 11, underground utility work at the entrance of the Aggie Square service drive will close the sidewalk.
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August 04, 2025Dean’s Excellence Awards recognize outstanding achievements in the School of Medicine
The annual School of Medicine’s Dean’s Excellence awards celebrate excellence in research, clinical care, inclusion, mentoring and team excellence in clinical care.
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MIND InstituteAugust 04, 2025Conference on neurodevelopmental disabilities for Spanish-speaking community Sept. 20
The seventh annual conference on neurodevelopmental disabilities for the Spanish-speaking community will be held Sept. 20 at the UC Davis MIND Institute.
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August 01, 2025Donate blood on Wednesday, Aug. 20
Nearly 6,000 patients receive life-saving blood transfusions at UC Davis Health each year. That's why we have partnered with the American Red Cross for an employee blood drive on Wednesday, Aug. 20.
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August 01, 2025Staff Assembly: A voice for staff, providers
Staff Assembly advocates for the well-being of the campus community and provides feedback and input to leadership at both UC Davis Health and the UC.
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August 01, 2025Changing lives, one infusion at a time: Josey Wong earns DAISY Award
Josey Wong, RN, BSN, at the Clinical and Translational Science Center, earned a DAISY Award for the kindness, compassion, and excellent care she gave a patient and his family throughout the past decade.
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Cancer CareAugust 01, 2025UC Davis scholar’s prostate cancer research gets federal funding boost
UC Davis cancer researcher gets $480,000 grant to explore how blocking a gene activation will help stop prostate tumor growth and overcome resistance to treatment.
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