InsideOut
Within UC Davis Health, our internal news site is The Insider. But when you’re offsite, you can’t read it – and there’s lots of good stuff going on here. Every day. “InsideOut” is an abbreviated version of The Insider for when you’re outside our secure network.
Daily Symptom Survey for Employees
Davis Campus Daily Symptom Survey | Campus Ready (ucdavis.edu)
July 2022
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Cancer CareJuly 01, 2022UC Davis oncologist and researcher receives local cancer award
UC Davis oncologist and clinical researcher Mamta Parikh is the recipient of the 2022 Christine and Helen Landgraf Memorial Research Award. The award will provide Parikh with $25,000 to help fund her research evaluating the role of immunotherapy in bladder cancer.
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Public HealthJuly 01, 2022New study explores experiences of transgender and gender expansive physicians
A first-of-its-kind study published in JAMA delves into the ‘transphobia’ facing transgender and gender expansive physicians. UC Davis emergency medicine physician Angela Jarman helped author the study and said there are lessons to be learned.
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July 01, 2022HEDI Updates: July 1, 2022
The Office of Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion offers weekly updates through a newsletter, which is also posted on The Insider. The following updates are for July 1, 2022.
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June 2022
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School of MedicineJune 30, 2022School of Medicine graduates generating knowledge through research
UC Davis School of Medicine graduates from the M.D./Ph.D. program are driving research, as they embark on their careers, by collaborating with renowned scientists and physicians.
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June 30, 2022Stacked parking program on hold in Parking Structure 4
Due to unforeseen staffing issues, the stacked parking program will be on hold until further notice.
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June 29, 2022Changes to asymptomatic testing locations, times beginning July 1
Asymptomatic testing locations will begin an altered schedule on Friday, July 1.
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Public HealthJune 29, 2022Easier, more accurate method to detect typhoid infections demonstrated by new study
A new technique for detecting typhoid infections is faster and more accurate than conventional testing, according to a new study. The new approach can significantly help disease monitoring and vaccination planning. An estimated 11 to 20 million people get sick from typhoid every year.
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UnderservedJune 29, 2022
UC Davis receives $1.7 million for digital health equity
UC Davis Health received 1.7 million of federal funding for a Digital Health Equity Program to support the creation of a regional digital public health platform to improve access and continuity of care for vulnerable populations in Sacramento.
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School of MedicineJune 28, 2022UC Davis creates new pathway to medical school that starts in community college
A new initiative involving more than two dozen colleges seeks to boost the number of doctors in rural Northern California. Avenue M will identify talented community college students from rural regions, guide them into four-year universities and eventually steer them toward the UC Davis School of Medicine.
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Cancer CareJune 28, 2022Potential noninvasive low-cost test for head and neck cancer
UC Davis researchers found that the levels of certain polyamine molecules in saliva and urine samples of head and neck cancer patients were significantly higher than those in healthy individuals. Their study might lead to a noninvasive low-cost method to screen for this cancer.
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June 28, 2022UC Davis Health child development center info session recording now available
Last month, UC Davis Health faculty, students and staff were invited to join a virtual session to learn more about the new Child Care Center. If you were not able to join the session, a recording is now available.
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Medical CenterJune 27, 2022UC Davis Health recognized by Practice Greenhealth as national leader in environmental excellence
UC Davis Health once again receives national awards from Practice Greenhealth for its environmental sustainability programs, including first-time honors as a Top 25 hospital. Programs recognized include sustainable food, waste reduction, transportation and green building.
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June 27, 2022ParkMobile is live!
Based on prior feedback, employees have expressed a strong desire to have more convenient parking options that align with their schedules. One solution Parking Services has identified is to make daily parking more user-friendly and accessible through an app called ParkMobile.
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Medical CenterJune 27, 2022Physician receives grant to strengthen connection between doctors and patients
Second-year gynecologic-oncology fellow Nicole Rubin has received funding from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) for Back to Bedside. The resident-led initiative aims to develop innovative strategies for finding deeper connections with patients, improving physician and patient well-being.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingJune 24, 2022UC Davis nursing school welcomes new students
A total of 145 students join the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis to pursue graduate education in nursing, physician assistant studies and a family nurse practitioner doctorate.
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Cancer CareJune 24, 2022Synthesis shines light on equalizing the cancer fight
The summer 2022 issue of Synthesis, the flagship magazine of the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, is available online. The issue covers new breakthroughs in saving lives and the cancer center’s latest initiative to lessen the cancer burden in communities of color.
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June 24, 2022Music Circus tickets available through managers
As part of a partnership with Broadway Sacramento’s Music Circus, UC Davis Health is pleased to make tickets to shows available for managers to use with their teams as recognition for the great work that has been done over the last few years.
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June 24, 2022California Tower Make Ready construction activities begin in July
Construction activities related to the interior Make Ready portion of the California Tower project will begin in early July.
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June 24, 2022Policy reminder for employees leaving UC Davis Health: Email, system access removed after last day
Workforce members who voluntarily separate from UC Davis Health will lose access to all systems.
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School of MedicineJune 23, 2022Medical students provide care in remote area of Honduras during summer program
After a two-year pause, the UC Davis School of Medicine has resumed its global health clinical rotation elective. Seven students are spending a month in Honduras providing medical care and presenting health topics during community outreach
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Children's HealthJune 23, 2022Pediatric resident receives diversity award
UC Davis pediatrics resident Ivan Marquez has received the 2nd annual Dr. Ifeanyi Onyeji Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Award. It was presented by the Resident Medical Staff Committee, the Office of Graduate Medical Education (GME) and the Office of Student and Resident Diversity (OSRD).
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MIND InstituteJune 23, 2022A mother’s blood may carry the secret to one type of autism
The reactivity of a mother’s autoantibodies to specific fetal brain protein patterns can predict a child’s diagnosis with a type of autism known as MAR ASD. MAR ASD was present in around 20% of autistic kids in samples from Arkansas and Philadelphia and was linked to significant autistic traits.
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June 23, 2022PSO Roohullah Qadiry received this month’s POP Award
This month’s Point of Pride Award was presented to Protective Services Officer Roohullah Qadiry.
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June 23, 2022Congratulations to the new Chief Wellness Officer: Sara Aghamohammadi, M.D.
Sara Aghamohammadi, M.D., Department of Pediatrics, has accepted the role of Chief Wellness Officer (CWO) of UC Davis Health, effective July 1, 2022.
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Public HealthJune 22, 2022
Scientists hope to create a health ‘scorecard’ for dementia risk
An important new study of diverse communities is looking at how brain changes, genetics and other factors contribute to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The results could affect millions. Among people 65 and older, about 1 in 9 has Alzheimer’s disease.
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UnderservedJune 22, 2022
Medical center kitchen team prepares meals for people experiencing homelessness
Over the past three months, UC Davis Health has prepared and delivered 15,000 meals to a community-based program where people experiencing homelessness recover from illness after being discharged from Sacramento hospitals.
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UnderservedJune 21, 2022Holistic care promotes health equity and improves outcomes
Patients at the Sacramento County Health Center are receiving more than physical and mental care – they’re also getting non-medical needs met. The holistic approach to care started by a UC Davis resident and his attending physician has led to a decrease in emergency room utilization.
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June 17, 20222021 Excellence Awards recognize outstanding faculty, staff and teams
This year’s Excellence Awards recognize the exceptional contributions of faculty, staff and teams across UC Davis Health that are transforming education, patient care and community health.
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ResearchJune 17, 2022Jan Nolta receives 2022 Chancellor’s Lifetime Achievement Award in Innovation
Stem cell researcher Jan Nolta received the Lifetime Achievement Award in Innovation during the 2022 Chancellor’s Innovation Awards ceremony on June 16. The awards recognize faculty, community partners and industry leaders developing innovative solutions to improve the lives of others and address important needs in the global society.
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Medical CenterJune 17, 2022Specialty pharmacy honored for high patient-satisfaction ratings
Specialty Pharmacy was honored for high patient-satisfaction ratings by the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy, which conducts patient-satisfaction studies for specialty pharmacies around the country.
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June 17, 2022SciFinder-N replaces SciFinder on July 31
SciFinder chemistry database “classic” version retires July 31. Users must migrate saved answer sets and search alerts to SciFinder-n.
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June 17, 2022Changes to Tableau before August 19
The new Fast-Track project will migrate all the Tableau users, permissions, reports, dashboards, workbooks and content to the upgraded version by late August.
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Violence PreventionJune 17, 2022Extreme risk protection orders to prevent mass shootings: What does the research show?
Mass shooters frequently share their plans, creating opportunities to intervene. Experts from the UC Davis Violence Prevention Research Program provide an overview of the research on mass shootings and the “red flag” laws or extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs) designed to stop them.
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