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September 2026
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September 18, 2026Help greet new hires! Become a New Employee Welcome ambassador
Starting in January, the New Employee Welcome (NEW) event will return on-site at the Education Building. To make great experiences for our new team members, we’re looking for volunteers to serve as NEW ambassadors.
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September 18, 2026Health Net Available Through Calendar Year 2027 — Planning for 2028
Health Net, the health insurance company that administers the UC Blue & Gold HMO plan, recently announced it will end service in California after the 2027 calendar year. Health Net has confirmed it will continue administering the UC Blue & Gold HMO plan through December 2027.
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September 18, 2026UC Davis Health earns recognition for climate, sustainability efforts
UC Davis Health has been recognized by Health Care Without Harm and Practice Greenhealth for progress toward the White House/HHS Health Sector Climate Pledge, an effort focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building more climate-resilient health care operations.
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September 18, 2026Construction activity: SESP third floor medical equipment delivery
On Monday, September 21, a medical equipment shipment will be transported to the third floor SESP OR35.
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September 18, 2026Register for the UC Telehealth Summit 2026
Telehealth continues to play a critical role in expanding access to care, connecting patients with the services they need regardless of location. This year, UCSF Health is hosting the virtual UC Telehealth Summit 2026 on Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingSeptember 17, 2026School of Nursing earns national HEED Award for inclusive excellence
The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis receives Higher Education Excellence and Distinction Award for its commitment to academic excellence and community.
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September 17, 2026Hand Hygiene Workshop gives pediatric residents hands-on training to improve patient safety
A new interactive educational program is helping UC Davis Health pediatric residents strengthen hand hygiene practices, reduce unnecessary glove use, and better understand their role in preventing healthcare-associated infections.
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General Health NewsSeptember 16, 2026California Tower crews turn everyday giving into community support
Dollar for Difference campaign raises $5,171 for Saint John’s Program for Real Change, supporting shelter and services for women and children.
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September 15, 2026Discounts of the month, recognition and wellness
Explore this month’s employee discounts, recognize a colleague who made a difference and take advantage of a special wellness opportunity.
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Eye Health and Vision ScienceSeptember 15, 2026
Remembering Ernest E. Tschannen
Philanthropist Ernest E. Tschannen, who donated millions to worthy causes at UC Davis and in the Sacramento region, died recently at age 101.
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September 15, 2026UC Davis community celebrates Hendry Ton’s 24 years of service
Members of the UC Davis community gathered Wednesday, Sept. 9, to celebrate the retirement of Hendry Ton, associate vice chancellor for Health Equity by Design for Inclusive Excellence, and recognize his 24 years of service to the university.
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Children's HealthSeptember 15, 2026U.S. News & World Report names UC Davis Children’s Hospital among Best Children’s Hospitals for 2026-2027
UC Davis Children’s Hospital has once again been recognized as one of America’s Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report.
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ResearchSeptember 15, 2026As wildfire smoke exposure grows, UC Davis researchers seek answers
UC Davis researchers received a $14 million NIH grant to uncover how wildfire smoke affects heart and lung health and identify new prevention strategies.
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Cancer CareSeptember 15, 2026Northern Nevada-based Cancer Care Specialists joins UC Davis Cancer Care Network as affiliate
A new relationship between Cancer Care Specialists and UC Davis Health will give patients in Northern Nevada new access to specialized cancer care.
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September 15, 2026Honoring IT professionals across UC Davis Health
National IT Professionals Day on Sept. 15 is an opportunity to celebrate UC Davis Health’s outstanding IT teams.
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September 14, 2026Today: Horses & Hogs revs up for second lap
Rev up your engines and join colleagues from across UC Davis Health at the HAS Building in Rancho Cordova for a celebration of cars, motorcycles and community. All employees across UC Davis Health are welcome.
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September 14, 2026Employees donate over 1,400 backpacks, surpassing last year’s total
UC Davis Health employees have supported Operation Backpack since 2009, continuing a long-standing tradition of generosity and community partnership.
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September 14, 2026
Construction activity: Restricted access to third-floor East Wing stairwell
On Thursday, September 17, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., access to and from the third-floor East Wing stairwell #1 will be restricted.
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September 14, 2026
Construction update: Concrete drilling in SESP Basement
Update: Noise will be reduced from previous weeks due to the completion of chipping operations in the southern connector location.
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September 14, 2026CPG primary care physician vacancies lowest in two decades
UC Davis Health has seen tremendous growth in the Community Physicians Group (CPG) primary care workforce.
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September 14, 2026Standardizing operative notes: The future of surgical documentation at UC Davis Health
At UC Davis Health, a major initiative is underway to modernize and standardize operative note documentation across all surgical specialties, ensuring that these critical records are accurate, consistent, and capable of supporting the future of patient care.
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Children's HealthSeptember 14, 2026Spirit Halloween raises funds for UC Davis Child Life
Spirit Halloween stores are once again raising funds for the Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department at UC Davis Children’s Hospital.
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September 11, 2026The team behind a safe, clean hospital: EVS workers and a shared purpose
In recent interviews, EVS employees revealed how they find meaning in their work, inspiration in the big picture of their efforts, and connection to UC Davis Health’s culture of patient safety.
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Neurological HealthSeptember 11, 2026A $23 million NIH grant to continue UC Davis Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center’s mission
The UC Davis Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center has received $23 million NIH grant to continue advancing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia research, patient care and community engagement.
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Children's HealthSeptember 10, 2026CPAP clinic helps children overcome barriers to sleep apnea treatment
A UC Davis Health team developed a clinic to address a longstanding challenge in pediatric sleep medicine: helping children adhere to CPAP therapy.
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September 10, 2026Visitor badges required for non-employees at UC Davis Medical Center and NAOB
Employees can help visitors move through check-in more smoothly by planning ahead, using Guest Relations and ensuring visitors wear badges while on-site.
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September 10, 2026Leadership message: National Compassionate Leadership Week
Compassion is often viewed as an innate personality trait, and while some people naturally show greater emotional intelligence and empathy, compassion can also be learned and strengthened. Whether we are conscious of it or not, those who receive compassion from their colleagues or managers tend to replicate it.
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September 10, 2026Maintenance activity: University Tower Stair 13 closure
Sunday, September 13, through Friday, September 25, Stair 13 in the University Tower will be closed on the fourth and fifth floors.
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September 09, 2026
Health Net announcement: What it means for members of UC Blue & Gold HMO and Postdoctoral Scholar Benefit Plans
Health Net plans to exit the California commercial health plan market, but employees enrolled in UC Blue & Gold HMO will see no changes to their coverage through 2027.
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ResearchSeptember 09, 2026Deconstructing LSD for therapeutic discoveries
Molecular ‘autopsy’ uncovers features responsible for hallucinations and therapeutic benefits
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