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February 2026
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February 27, 2026Beehive has staff buzzing with excitement, caution, questions
You might have to see it to bee-lieve it! There is a beehive described as “the size of a beach ball” located above the hospital’s outdoor common area.
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February 27, 2026Celebrating the Year of the Horse: UC Davis Health APASA ERG marks Lunar New Year
The Asian Pacific American Systemwide Alliance (APASA) Employee Resource Group at UC Davis Health kicked off the Year of the Horse with its annual Lunar New Year celebration at the North Addition Office Building.
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February 26, 2026Meet the Principles of Community Showcase singers: Elizabeth Pha
In anticipation of UC Davis Health's Principles of Community Showcase next week, organizers invited this year’s performers to share what the Principles of Community mean to them. This week's interview is with Elizabeth Pha.
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Cancer CareFebruary 26, 2026St. Baldrick’s creates shear shenanigans while supporting young cancer warriors
Cancer center invites community to “Brave the Shave” March 14 to go bald while raising money for vital childhood cancer research.
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February 26, 2026
Leadership message: Celebrating the Principles of Community
Principles of Community is a moment to step away from our routines, to gather as one community, to break bread, to celebrate culture, and to reconnect with the values that unite us across our differences.
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February 26, 2026PS7 earns highest level in Parksmart sustainability certification
The Green Business Certification, Inc. awarded the Parksmart Gold certification – the program’s highest level – to UC Davis Health’s Parking Structure 7.
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February 26, 2026
Register Today: Principles of Community 2026 Showcase
Registration is now open for UC Davis Health’s annual Principles of Community Celebration, scheduled for March 3.
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February 26, 2026Before you park: A Monday reminder for March 2
Monday morning, March 2, marks an important change for Parking Structure 4 (PS4) as UC Davis Health continues to expand patient access for the 48X Complex.
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Children's HealthFebruary 26, 2026First-ever in-utero stem cell therapy for fetal spina bifida repair is safe, study finds
A UC Davis Health research team has safely performed the world’s first spina bifida treatment combining fetal surgery with stem cells, according to results from Phase 1 of an ongoing clinical trial. These results have been published today in The Lancet.
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February 26, 2026POC Spotlight: Kohaku Performance Collaborative
The Principles of Community Showcase is next week! This week, however, the event committee would like to showcase the Kohaku Performance Collaborative.
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Children's HealthFebruary 25, 2026A new space for kids: Pediatric Surgery and Specialty Clinic reopens in Cypress
The new Cypress location is the first dedicated outpatient clinic on the UC Davis Health campus for pediatric surgical patients.
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February 25, 2026Faces of our community: Recruiting volunteers for Believe in Better advertising
The marketing team is inviting UC Davis Health staff and faculty (and their families) to participate as volunteer models in an upcoming “Believe in Better” advertising campaign. This campaign will highlight the people who make our organization and community exceptional in a variety of scenarios.
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ResearchFebruary 25, 2026UC Davis medical school among nation’s best in NIH funding
The UC Davis School of Medicine is among the nation’s top-NIH funded medical schools, with about $233 in grants, in latest Blue Ridge Institute ranking
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February 25, 2026UC Davis Health earns national, global recognitions in patient care
Newsweek on Feb. 25 recognized the UC Davis Medical Center as one of the “World’s Best Hospitals in 2026.”
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February 25, 2026New vice chancellor visits School of Nursing, shares vision with faculty and staff
UC Davis Health Vice Chancellor Rosenblatt kicks off School of Nursing summit.
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February 25, 2026Register now: School of Medicine virtual Town Hall on March 5
Registration is open for the virtual School of Medicine Town Hall on March 5, from noon to 1:30 p.m.
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February 25, 2026Construction notification: Signal pole equipment install at Aggie Square Garage drive and 2nd Avenue intersection
Thursday, Feb. 26, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., the CUPx team will install the necessary equipment to energize the signal pole at the new ASG drive and 2nd Avenue intersection
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February 25, 2026Home Care Services celebrates program milestones at anniversary event
Home Care Services – a program that serves approximately 1,600 patients annually – recently celebrated major milestone anniversaries for four of its programs.
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MIND InstituteFebruary 24, 2026
‘I feel seen.’ One family shares their autism research experience
UC Davis’ “From Labs to Lives” effort highlights the human impacts of federally funded scientific research
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February 24, 2026Bariatric Fashion Show celebrates post-op patients
The Bariatric Surgery Program hosted its annual Bariatric Fashion Show, celebrating the successful transformation of patients who lost weight and improved their overall health after their gastric bypass or vertical sleeve gastrectomy.
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February 24, 2026
Meet the Principles of Community Showcase singers: Raeselle Episcope
In anticipation of UC Davis Health's Principles of Community Showcase on March 3, organizers invited this year’s performers to share what the Principles of Community mean to them. This week's interview is with Raeselle Episcope.
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February 24, 2026Your Voice Matters: Support UC Davis’ From Labs to Lives Campaign
UC Davis is gearing up for a Feb. 25 From Labs to Lives digital takeover to spotlight the real-world impact of federally funded research.
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Children's HealthFebruary 24, 2026UC Davis Health performs first atrial leadless pacemaker implant in Fontan patients
UC Davis Health has achieved a medical first that brings new hope to congenital heart patients born with a single ventricle.
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February 24, 2026Ramadan 2026: Sharing humanity, supporting colleagues
For many Muslims, Ramadan offers a welcome pause from the relentless pace of daily life. Giving during this month is considered especially virtuous, reflecting the belief that compassion and care for others are central to faith.
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February 23, 2026Discounts of the month: Free tickets to any Mondavi Center show, travel savings, and more
Explore this month’s bright spots, including wellness activities, travel savings and special event opportunities. Check the Tuesday and Thursday Updates for year round ticket drawings and new ways to get involved.
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ResearchFebruary 23, 2026Researchers develop new platform to define protein function in extracellular vesicles
UC Davis has developed a platform to isolate the surface proteins of extracellular vesicles, or EVs. This research is a significant step toward building tools that transform EVs into next-generation drugs for cancer and other diseases.
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February 23, 2026Emily Karp of Tower 4 recognized with DAISY Award
Last week, Emily Karp, BSN, RN, MS-BC, on Tower 4, was presented with a DAISY Award in recognition of her exceptional compassion, clinical excellence, and unwavering advocacy during a patient’s prolonged and complex hospitalization. Christine Williams, chief nursing executive, shared how Emily served as a steady and reassuring presence.
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February 23, 2026Meet the Principles of Community Showcase singers: Amycar Paula Thammavongsa
In anticipation of UC Davis Health's Principles of Community Showcase on March 3, organizers invited this year’s performers to share what the Principles of Community mean to them. This week's interview is with Amycar Paula Thammavongsa.
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February 23, 2026ER Tech Sue Nowack receives POP Award
Last week, Mike Condrin, interim CEO, and Kimmie Bleichner-Jones, interim COO, presented Senior ER Trauma Technician Sue Nowack with a Point of Pride (POP) Award.
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Children's HealthFebruary 20, 2026Spirit Halloween donates $111,908 to UC Davis Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department
Spirit Halloween has donated $111,908 to the UC Davis Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department.
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