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April 2024
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April 19, 2024MIND parking lot closure, DOJ lot re-opening, additional parking all coming soon
A portion of the MIND Institute’s parking lot, initially set to close on April 22 to begin site preparations and construction of Parking Structure 7, has now been pushed back to April 29.
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Cancer CareApril 19, 2024New study confirms community pharmacies can help people quit smoking
New study by UC Davis researchers shows how pharmacies may provide crucial access to tobacco cessation tools that help people successfully quit smoking.
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Children's HealthApril 19, 20243 ways to improve diabetes care through telehealth
Researchers asked clinicians and staff how telehealth is used in their clinic, the challenges they have faced, helpful practices and plans for the future.
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Children's HealthApril 19, 2024State funding will enhance training in primary care
The state government has awarded $875,000 to UC Davis Health residency training programs to help ensure a robust primary health care workforce in California.
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School of MedicineApril 18, 2024Four School of Medicine researchers elected as AAAS fellows
Four UC Davis School of Medicine faculty members are among 10 UC Davis newly elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
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April 18, 2024Congratulations to our Q2 Diamond Doc Award Winners
More than 165 UC Davis Health physicians were awarded the Diamond Doc Award for their patient care in the second quarter of FY24.
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April 18, 2024Broadway Music Circus tickets available for managers
As part of our partnership with Broadway Sacramento’s Music Circus, UC Davis Health is pleased to make tickets to shows available for managers to distribute to their teams as recognition for their great work.
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April 17, 2024Guide future planning by taking the Commuter Survey
Please take the UC Davis Health Annual Commuter Survey to help guide future planning and funding for transportation, transit and parking systems that serve UC Davis Health and the surrounding community. All completed surveys will be included in a drawing for fun prizes.
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April 17, 2024AIM Clinic moving to UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center
Starting Thursday, April 18, the Acute Infection Management Services (AIMs) clinic will move to the Comprehensive Cancer Center next door to the UC Davis Medical Center.
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April 17, 2024Chancellor recognizes outstanding staff members for management, impact
Recipients have been selected for the new Chancellor’s Outstanding Staff Awards, recognizing their initiative to create significant positive impacts on the UC Davis community over the past 18 months.
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April 17, 2024UC Davis Health among founding members of global AI-sharing network
UC Davis Health is one of eight founding members of a global data-sharing network that aims to drive AI innovation in health care and ultimately discover better ways to diagnose, treat, and even prevent disease for patients.
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School of MedicineApril 17, 2024Opioid epidemic: How are we teaching future doctors to treat pain?
The School of Medicine has integrated a new pain curriculum to address the limited training U.S. medical students receive in pain management.
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April 17, 2024Support Staff Emergency Fund through UC Davis Give Day gift
Every Give Day, UC Davis demonstrates its unwavering support for the amazing programs, compassionate initiatives, and remarkable individuals that define our community.
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MIND InstituteApril 16, 2024Lecture will highlight integrated school-home intervention for students with ADHD
Linda Pfiffner of UCSF will discuss the “Collaborative Life Skills Program,” which takes an integrated school and home approach to treating ADHD.
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Children's HealthApril 16, 2024Robotic-assisted surgery for children now offered at UC Davis Children’s Hospital
Pediatric general surgeon Payam Saadai directs the pediatric robotic-assisted surgery program, which is now available at the UC Davis Children’s Surgery Center.
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April 16, 2024Capriel Fazzini, Jennifer Sutherland receive DAISY Awards
Capriel Fazzini, BSN, RN, at the Pediatric Infusion Center and Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic, received a DAISY Nurse Leader Award and Jennifer Sutherland, BSN, RN, CPN, on Davis 7 Pediatrics received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.
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April 15, 2024PRIDE ERG begins registration for Sacramento Pride March in June
Registration is now open for staff, physicians, faculty, students and their immediate families to register to join the UC Davis Health contingent in the annual Sacramento Pride March on June 9.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingApril 15, 2024Physician assistant student pinpoints undiagnosed heart issue
A physical exam simulation became a real-life lesson for a UC Davis physician assistant student who trusted his gut and spoke up.
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April 15, 2024Galante recognized as one of 180 chief medical officers to know in the U.S.
Becker’s Healthcare named Joseph M. Galante, M.D., interim chief medical officer at UC Davis Health, as among the 180 chief medical officers to know in the United States.
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Children's HealthApril 15, 2024HPV vaccine protects against cancers, genital warts
April is STD awareness month. We talked with our chief of pediatric infectious diseases about the HPV vaccine and how it prevents cancer.
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April 15, 2024Eye on DEI: What diversity, equity and inclusion means to Becky Grunewald
The Office for Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (HEDI) seeks to highlight individual responses to the prompt, "what does diversity, equity and inclusion mean to you?" The responses come from staff, students and faculty on both the Davis and Sacramento campuses.
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April 15, 2024What do you do to protect your mental health?
The Office for Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is collecting quotes for the Advancing Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion blog highlighting Mental Health Awareness Month in May.
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Children's HealthApril 12, 2024Surgeons use collarbone to create new upper arm for young cancer patient
When Sydney Engle was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, her parents put their trust in UC Davis Children’s Hospital and R. Lor Randall.
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Children's HealthApril 12, 2024The dangers of distracted driving: 3 things parents can do
To mark Distracted Driving Awareness Month, we asked injury prevention specialist Jennifer Rubin about ways that parents and families can keep their teenage drivers safe behind the wheel.
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April 12, 2024Leadership message: Sustainability progress at UC Davis Health
UC Davis Health is committed to reducing waste and increasing the sustainability of our organization. Nationwide, we are a recognized leader in creating more sustainable practices. Join us in our endeavors to make our health system more sustainable – everyone has a meaningful role to play, and we appreciate the teamwork.
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April 11, 2024Special support available for those nearing retirement
The Benefits team can help you navigate retirement and how you might be affected by the July 1 changes to UC Retirement Plan payment calculations.
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April 11, 2024Health benefits of pets: How your furry friend improves your mental and physical health
With stress and burnout rates on the rise, having a furry friend waiting for you at home is scientifically proven to improve your mental and physical health. Plus, owning a pet can help you age in a healthy way.
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April 11, 2024National Pet Day big reveal is here!
More than 60 photos were received in celebration of National Pet Day. View Insider and UC Davis Health social media channels for the big reveal!
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April 11, 2024Construction activity: SESP Level 2 Stair G closure
Both Stair G and the nearby timeclock on SESP Level 2 will be inaccessible on Friday, Apr. 12, through Sunday, Apr. 14, due to flooring replacement by the California Tower team.
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April 11, 2024How and why you should create a strong, safe password
Staff should use best practices known for creating safe passwords, including increasing the length of passwords to at least 15 characters.
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