January 21, 2025Updated:February 17, 2025
Believe In Better moments
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This landing page is part of UC Davis Health's Believe in Better campaign. It features real stories from patients about how employees have gone above and beyond in providing excellent care. These stories highlight how our values and mission come to life when we Believe in Better.
In the coming weeks, you can return to this resource for more stories that inspire you to bring your best to work and take pride in being part of UC Davis Health.
If you have a meaningful story about an experience at UC Davis Health—whether big or small—we'd love to hear from you! Inspire others and help ensure that those making a difference receive the recognition they deserve.
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Please send your story to HS-InternalCommunications@ucdavis.edu with "Believe in Better" in the subject line.
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When an employee undergoes surgery "Knowing the intricacies of what could go right or wrong only added to my anxiety." |
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New to California, patient thanks PCC employee for thoughtful traffic directions "She made me feel valued. I’m excited to be seen at Davis." |
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Tragic, fatal car accident sparks physician's pursuit of medicine "I always try to meet patients where they are, because I recognize how frightening and overwhelming health care can be." |
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Rare treatment from the 1970s extends newborn's life by 700% "This could have ended very differently and I’m glad I had the people I had to help us get where we are today." |
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Patient amazed at being offered a blanket "I wouldn't have known to ask for one; she simply noticed my discomfort and went the extra mile." |
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Employee bursts spine in car accident and receives life-altering surgery "The alternative to this outcome would have been beyond devastating ... I was fortunate to work for the best hospital in Northern California." |
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When food and a friendly face make a huge difference (Small Doses, Big Impact) "Since the first day I was hospitalized, he would come in to bring me my breakfast and lunch and always made me feel cared for and valued as a patient." |
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