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February 2026
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Medical CenterFebruary 09, 2026California Tower reaches new heights at topping out ceremony
UC Davis Health marked a major milestone Feb. 6 as the California Tower officially topped out, signaling its structural completion.
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February 06, 2026Give your screen a refresh with new UC Davis Health desktop backgrounds
Fresh desktop images are now available for UC Davis Health team members, offering a new way to personalize your computer with updated photos of the campus, including views of newly opened buildings such as the 48X Complex.
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February 06, 2026Celebrating Black History Month: Employees share their perspectives
Employees share what Black History Month means to them and how colleagues can best demonstrate allyship.
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February 06, 2026Did You Know?
A confidential survey was recently distributed among members of the African American Faculty and Staff Association Employee Resource Group, asking questions about the meaning of Black History Month, family and community traditions, role models who embody equality and inclusion, and how colleagues can best demonstrate allyship.
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Cancer CareFebruary 06, 2026Cancer center leads the region with latest advances in radiation treatment
The cancer center has unveiled its new Radixact linear accelerator, enhancing radiation therapy to improve outcomes for cancer patients.
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February 05, 2026Let’s be good neighbors: Help keep nearby streets clean and free of cigarette litter
Government and Community Relations continues to receive complaints from nearby neighbors on the Sacramento campus.
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School of MedicineFebruary 04, 2026David J. Segal appointed chair of Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine
David J. Segal, known for advances in gene-editing technologies, has been appointed chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine.
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February 04, 2026Video: Health Management Forum highlights key priorities for UC Davis Health
UC Davis Health leadership held its quarterly Health Management Forum on Feb. 4, 2026, featuring the new Vice Chancellor of Human Health Sciences, Mark Rosenblatt, and other senior executives.
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February 04, 2026Temporary ED space expected to open the week of Feb. 9
UC Davis Health is preparing for one of the busiest periods of the year in the Emergency Department (ED) by implementing short-term measures to manage sustained high volumes driven by flu season and regional demand. These temporary actions are designed to support patient flow, reduce ED congestion, and ease pressure on care teams while maintaining safe, high-quality care.
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February 04, 2026UC Davis Health recognized nationally as 'Best Workplaces for Commuters'
UC Davis Health has been named one of the 2026 Best Workplaces for Commuters––an honor achieved by providing a robust employee commuter benefits program to its employees, by helping reduce traffic congestion and by improving the overall quality of life for those who live and work in the region.
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February 04, 2026Donate blood on Wednesday, Feb. 18
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, Feb. 18, 2026.
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February 04, 2026Free professional headshots available at Principles of Community events
Looking to update your photo for Teams, Outlook, or the campus directory? Free professional headshots will be offered at upcoming Principles of Community events, hosted by the UC Davis Health Employee Resource Group Program.
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February 03, 2026Leadership Message: Celebrating Women in Medicine and Health Sciences
The UC Davis Women in Medicine and Health Sciences program this month celebrates the contributions of women across medicine, nursing, research, and health sciences.
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February 03, 2026UC Davis Health + SMUD: Advancing clean energy together
UC Davis Health was recently recognized as SMUD’s first Clean PowerCity Business Champion, celebrating a 15‑year partnership focused on clean energy, electrification and long‑term sustainability for the Sacramento region.
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February 03, 2026Construction notification: Concrete cutting on PS4 first floor
Tuesday, Feb. 3, through Friday, Feb. 6, there will be construction activity on the first floor of Parking Structure 4 outside the elevators.
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Heart and VascularFebruary 02, 2026Clinical trial offers first-of-its-kind heart failure treatment
A new clinical trial offers patients a minimally invasive procedure that seeks to reduce extra pressure in the heart and improve heart failure symptoms.
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Medical CenterFebruary 02, 2026The birds are back in town: Peregrine falcons return
A pair of peregrine falcons has once again returned to their nest atop UC Davis Medical Center.
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February 02, 2026Give yourself the gift of self-care: Join a free wellness class this February
Several wellness activities are available to members of the UC Davis and UC Davis Health community. Check out the free events happening this month.
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January 2026
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January 30, 2026UC Davis Health employees honored by Regional Tobacco Free Coalition
Several UC Davis Health team members were honored this year by the Greater Sacramento Smoke & Tobacco‑Free Coalition for their leadership in decreasing tobacco use, assisting patients, and enhancing community health.
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Emergency CareJanuary 30, 2026A record year: UC Davis Emergency Department cares for over 100,000 patients in 2025
Emergency Medicine reached a major milestone in 2025, caring for more than 100,000 patient visits in a single year for the first time.
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January 29, 2026
Construction notification: Southernmost lane closure on X Street
Friday, Jan. 30, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the southernmost lane on X Street, just north of the Education Building, will be closed.
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January 29, 2026You Said, Together We Did: Campus parking strategy
Over the past week, employees expressed several concerns about upcoming changes to Parking Structure 4, Parking Structure 7, and campus shuttles. Parking and Transportation Services has listened to these concerns and is implementing changes based on direct feedback from team members.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingJanuary 29, 2026Rethinking how health research is done
A School of Nursing doctoral student’s experience with the T32 ReACH program reveals how improving health begins with people and place.
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January 29, 2026Sacramento Pride 2026: Planning begins — Join the team
UC Davis Health is excited to share that planning for participation in the 2026 Sacramento Pride March and Festival is officially underway.
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January 28, 2026
January California Tower Update: Peek behind the construction fence
Peek behind the construction fence to see latest work on the California Tower scheduled to open in 2030.
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Children's HealthJanuary 28, 2026Free youth heart screening set for March 22
A free heart screening will help identify young people who may have an undiagnosed heart condition.
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Children's HealthJanuary 28, 2026Virpal Donley appointed Children’s Hospital vice president and associate chief nursing executive
Virpal Donley has been promoted to the position of UC Davis Children’s Hospital vice president and associate chief nursing executive.
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January 28, 2026
Let’s be good neighbors: Help keep nearby streets clean
Government and Community Relations is receiving ongoing complaints from nearby neighbors on the Sacramento campus.
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January 28, 2026UC Davis Health to celebrate Interfaith Harmony Week with cultural gathering
Hosted by the Interfaith and Intercultural Employee Resource Group (IFIC), the event will bring colleagues together to explore how diverse spiritual, cultural, and philosophical traditions support healing, resilience, and compassionate care across the health system.
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January 27, 2026
Construction notification: Street paving on X Street south of the California Tower
Wednesday, Jan. 28, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., street paving across X Street will impact eastbound traffic.
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