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November 2022
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Cancer CareNovember 30, 2022Cancer center appoints new associate director for Office of Community Outreach and Engagement
Laura Fejerman named new associate director for cancer center’s Office of Community Outreach and Engagement as Moon Chen heads new cancer screening program.
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November 30, 2022Clinical Research Foundations Program accepting applications for Winter 2022
The Clinical Research Coordinator Foundations Training Program provides the foundational learning for the roles and responsibilities of a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC).
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November 30, 2022
FYI: Caltrans construction impacts this week for the Fix50 Highway Enhancement Project
Caltrans’ Fix50 Highway Enhancement Project may cause delays due to construction this week. Demolition work is planned to continue throughout the week; residents, patients and staff may hear loud construction noises from 9 p.m. – 6 a.m.
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SurgeryNovember 30, 2022UC Davis Health adopts low pressure surgery systemwide
UC Davis Health is the first multi-site health system in the nation to implement a low-pressure insufflation systemwide for laparoscopic surgeries.
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SurgeryNovember 29, 2022UC Davis Health celebrates TCAR procedure milestone
UC Davis Health has performed its 100th Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) procedure, becoming the first hospital in the Sacramento region to reach this milestone.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingNovember 28, 2022New videos teach family caregivers to assess pain
A new video series by AARP and the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis breaks down complicated issue and provides concrete solutions.
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General Health NewsNovember 23, 2022Scientist Academy introduces high school students to health and science research
UC Davis Health held a 10-week health education and research initiative for high school students from underserved communities in the Sacramento region. The 11 participants presented their projects at a closing ceremony on Nov. 18.
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Children's HealthNovember 23, 2022Child gets lifesaving care after ruptured appendix
Sick for weeks, Seth Hanson was transferred to UC Davis Children’s Hospital. There, the team repaired his ruptured appendix got him back to being a kid.
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School of MedicineNovember 23, 2022School of Medicine staff collect books and funds for local children
The Office of Medical Education’s Community Involvement Committee held a book drive for students at an Oak Park elementary school. They collected 345 books and $270.
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November 23, 2022HEDI updates for Nov. 23, 2022
The Office of Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion produces a weekly newsletter, which is also shared via The Insider. The following are updates as of Nov. 23, 2022.
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November 23, 2022Leadership message: Celebrating the gratitude season
This Thanksgiving, we want to thank you all for your inspiring work on behalf of our patients, our students and our community. Day after day, you deliver exceptional care, train the next generation of clinical staff, and offer warmth and compassion to everyone who comes through our doors.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingNovember 22, 2022Is simulation training in nursing education equitable?
A team from the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing faculty seeks to identify how inclusive teaching practices improve simulation experiences for marginalized students. They hope to gain insight in how best to support students from underrepresented backgrounds.
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ResearchNovember 21, 2022Physicians urged to consider fungal infections as possible cause for lung inflammation
Infectious diseases expert George Thompson warns of the rising threat and apparent spread of disease-causing fungi outside their traditional hot spots. Fungal lung infections are commonly misdiagnosed, leading to delays in treatment and increase in antimicrobial resistance in the community.
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Children's HealthNovember 21, 2022Neonatal partnerships deliver care to more premature babies
November is National Prematurity Awareness Month. UC Davis Children’s Hospital has partnered with community hospitals to bring its nationally ranked neonatal care to a greater number of premature babies.
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Children's HealthNovember 21, 2022
Virtual holiday toy drive supports hospitalized children
Being hospitalized is no fun - especially during the holidays. But you can help make the season more festive for pediatric patients by supporting the UC Davis Children’s Hospital’s virtual holiday toy drive.
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November 18, 2022Construction Update: X Street west-bound lane closures take effect Nov. 23
Beginning on Wednesday, Nov. 23, the west-bound lanes of X Street will close to facilitate underground utility work. These lanes will remain closed for approximately six months.
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November 18, 2022Help foster youth with a holiday basket
UC Davis Health’s Patient Care Services is collecting donations for holiday baskets for recently emancipated foster youths this holiday season.
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Children's HealthNovember 18, 2022Say appointed to vice chair of ambulatory operations at UC Davis Children’s Hospital
UC Davis pediatric gastroenterologist Daphne Say has been appointed to the new position of vice chair of ambulatory operations at UC Davis Children’s Hospital this month.
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November 18, 2022
Construction Update: New tool to view latest construction and parking news
The Insider now features a new button dedicated to parking and construction news and activities, where employees can find the latest information.
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November 18, 2022Introducing 'Care Everywhere' Governing Councilmember Michael B. Marchant
Care Everywhere impacts the future of healthcare by creating a seamless data exchange fabric that provides access to patient information across the universe of care to allow clinicians to make clear decisions based on the most up-to-date information.
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November 18, 2022Employee resource groups seek community support for holiday drives
Several employee resource groups (ERG) – including the UC Davis Health African American Faculty and Staff Association (AAFSA), the Latinx Staff and Faculty Association (LSFA), and the Asian Pacific American Systemwide Alliance (APASA) – are gearing up for their holiday drives.
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November 18, 2022Leadership message: Recognizing our peers this gratitude season
WorkLife likes to remind you of the many ways you can let your colleagues know that they make your job easier and your day more pleasant. Programs include BEST Rewards, Cheers for Peers, and RAG TAG, among others.
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November 18, 2022Help turn job hassles into budget opportunities
A new campaign called IDEA$ at Work asks employees to share insights from wherever they work at UC Davis Health — whether that’s in a classroom, lab, office, hospital, field or water treatment plant. The ideas will be used to help identify institutional savings and new streams of revenue, to help fix ongoing budget challenges.
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November 17, 2022UC Davis Hospice provides peace of mind for pet-owning patients
It’s not uncommon for a UC Davis Hospice patient to own a pet. But what happens to the pet when a patient comes to hospice care, and what happens after the patient passes away?
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November 17, 2022Celebrating National ERG Day on Nov. 17
Resource groups at UC Davis Health bring positive change, community and greater diversity and inclusion to the organization.
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Children's HealthNovember 17, 2022Wiedeman honored at Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society event
UC Davis pediatric infectious disease physician Jean Wiedeman has been honored at the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society’s Celebrating Women of Science reception, which was held during ID Week last month.
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Cancer CareNovember 17, 2022Quit Tobacco Program helps patients kick the habit with classes, support and counseling
The American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout – a day to challenge smokers to give up cigarettes for 24 hours – marks its 45th anniversary today. UC Davis has a Quit Tobacco Program to help patients and staff with group or individual counseling.
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November 16, 2022Tell us what our values mean to you in this survey
Our values of Kindness, Trust and Inclusion are a vital part of delivering compassionate care to our patients, as well as supporting and empowering our colleagues.
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Emergency CareNovember 16, 2022NIH awards emergency medicine physicians two grants
The Department of Emergency Medicine has been awarded two National Institutes of Health grants totaling over $5 million to improve patient care. They include an effort to better evaluate pediatric trauma patients and another to identify effective treatments early in emergency care.
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November 16, 2022
Construction Update: Colonial Way and Emergency Department impacts
As construction continues for the California Tower Make Ready project, below you will find impacts that will affect Colonial Way, the ED parking lot and employee entrance, as well as changes to the crosswalk between the ED and the Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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