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July 2025
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July 11, 2025Fetal Care Nurse Melissa Barbato receives DAISY Award
Melissa Barbato, BS, RN, in the Fetal Care and Treatment Center, received the DAISY Award for the extraordinary compassion, empathy, and support she provided to a patient navigating a difficult and emotional experience.
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July 11, 2025Construction activity: PS6 lower-level pedestrian access closure
Monday, July 14, through Monday, Sept. 1, the pedestrian access at the lower level of PS6 will close.
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July 11, 2025Green Commuter helmet saves staff from major injury
Riding to work on an e-scooter recently, an employee struck a small object in the road at full speed sending her flying. The helmet she picked up from a Green Commuter Program event might have just saved her.
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July 10, 2025Nominate your colleague for a POP Award
Do you know an employee who goes above and beyond? Nominate them with this easy form.
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Cancer CareJuly 10, 2025New hope for patients with head and neck cancer
Cancer center scientists may have uncovered a breakthrough treatment for head and neck cancer using a common blood pressure medicine.
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July 10, 2025
Construction update: Parking Lot 21 to close/ADA parking added to Lot 19
Wednesday, July 17, to Friday, August 1, five standard stalls at the south end of Parking Lot 19 will be repurposed into two new ADA stalls and two new standard stalls.
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July 10, 2025Leadership Message: Looking ahead with excitement and gratitude
Through 48X and other forthcoming projects, as well as our Vision 2030 strategy, we are redefining health care in Northern California with an emphasis on connecting with patients and improving outcomes.
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July 10, 2025Leadership Update: Kimberly Bleichner-Jones to serve as Interim COO
Kimberly (Kimmie) Bleichner-Jones, MBA, FACHE, will serve as Interim Chief Operating Officer (COO) for UC Davis Health, effective immediately. In this role, she will continue to advance our commitment to operational excellence, patient experience, and team-based care across our health system.
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July 10, 2025
Construction activity: Road work impacts 2nd Avenue south lane
On Friday, July 11, the CUPx team will perform road work in the southernmost lane of 2nd Avenue, just north of the FSSB.
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July 09, 2025New UCPath design launches July 14: Easier navigation, same access
The upgrade brings a cleaner design, mobile-friendly access and simplified navigation – while keeping all your current features and login information the same.
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July 09, 2025Discount of the month and other bright spots for employees
From soccer discounts to summer wellness to workplace gratitude – July’s newsletter is full of ways to stay connected, recognized, and refreshed.
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July 08, 2025Free monthly wellness activities you don’t want to miss this July
Don’t miss out on these free opportunities to tend to your well-being and mental health.
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July 08, 2025UC Davis Health rebadging initiative continues for staff
The UC Davis Health Rebadging Initiative, which launched on February 14, 2025, is progressing smoothly. So far, the team has successfully rebadged approximately 65% of personnel with only two months left.
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Neurological HealthJuly 07, 2025How war trauma affects Vietnamese Americans’ brain health
Insights from a new study on war trauma on Vietnamese Americans can shape future research on aging, trauma and brain health.
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July 07, 2025July 10: You’re invited to MIX – Aggie Square’s Monthly Innovation Exchange
The Monthly Innovation Exchange (MIX) is a monthly gathering designed to spark collaboration, share ideas and strengthen our community. Hosted by Wexford Science & Technology at Aggie Square.
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July 07, 2025ACC Pharmacy moves to 48X Complex
The ACC Pharmacy, formerly in the Ellison Building, has officially moved to the new 48X Complex.
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ResearchJuly 03, 2025Opening Doors: Building an inclusive clinical research workforce in Sacramento
The City of Sacramento has provided a grant to expand a UC Davis Health workforce development program that trains people to become Clinical Research Coordinators.
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July 03, 2025Joint Commission to visit UC Davis Health soon
The Joint Commission conducts unannounced accreditation surveys at UC Davis Health every three years. While the exact date is unknown, we expect the visit in July or August.
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July 03, 2025New information: Parking for 48X Complex, Aggie Square
With the opening of the 48X Complex, Parking and Transportation Services has developed a comprehensive plan to support patient and employee parking needs.
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July 03, 2025Courageous compassion: Derrick Chu’s calm response earns DAISY Award
In a moment that demonstrated the impact of empathy and connection, Derrick Chu, BSN, RN, MICN, of the Emergency Department, was honored with the DAISY Award for his extraordinary compassion and professionalism during a tense and emotionally charged situation.
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July 03, 2025Frequently Asked Question: 'Why can’t we park in Parking Structure 5?'
We understand that parking can be a daily challenge, and it’s especially frustrating to walk past Parking Structure 5 and see what appear to be open spots. So, why can’t staff park there?
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ResearchJuly 03, 2025Yolo County high school students gain hands-on experience in UC Davis research labs
A partnership between the School of Medicine’s Department of Medical Microbiology and Yolo County high schools introduces teenagers to academic research during a 10-week, hands-on internship
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MIND InstituteJuly 02, 2025
Best Buddies interns celebrate graduation after completing inaugural program
Graduates marked the milestone with friends, family, supervisors and program leaders, opening the door for the next round of interns this August.
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July 02, 2025Sending encrypted (secure) emails for sensitive data
In an age where sensitive information is constantly shared over email, securing your messages is more important than ever. Microsoft Outlook provides encryption features to safeguard the privacy of your emails.
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ResearchJuly 02, 2025A single genetic mutation may have made humans more vulnerable to cancer than chimpanzees
An evolutionary change in an immune protein, Fas Ligand, makes it vulnerable to inactivation from a tumor-associated enzyme, plasmin. The insight may lead to better cancer treatments.
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Infectious DiseasesJuly 01, 2025Lenacapavir approved by FDA: What it means for HIV prevention
HIV expert Sarah Waldman discusses recently approved prevention treatment lenacapavir and why it could be a game changer in the fight against the HIV epidemic.
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Cancer CareJuly 01, 2025Cancer center’s urologic oncology team expands
The surgery team for treating cancers of the urinary tract welcomes two new urologic oncology surgeons.
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Cancer CareJuly 01, 2025What does a career look like at UC Davis Health? Five retirees reflect
From a high school biology teacher turned medical dean, to a nurse who led through the pandemic, to a behind-the-scenes powerhouse with HEDI – this year’s retirees reflect the breadth of experience and dedication that define UC Davis Health.
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July 01, 2025Perioperative Services celebrates first surgeries in new 48X Complex
While Leadership held an official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of the 48X Complex, Perioperative Services held its own mini ceremony on July 1.
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ResearchJuly 01, 2025New study: U.S. preschoolers exposed to broad range of potentially harmful chemicals
Children aged 2 to 4 years are exposed to a broad range of environmental chemicals, with a new study showing 34 potentially harmful chemicals detected in more than 90% of children.
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