Roughly 200 people joined in person and virtually for a community event in the Oak Park neighborhood of Sacramento for a screening of the play “Forget Me Not.” The screening was punctuated by an interactive discussion between the playwright, audience, and a panel of community members and UC Davis Health experts in dementia and caregiving.
Read MoreThe third and largest cohort of early-career nurse scientists are named fellows of the Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators. Ten of the Betty Irene Moore Fellows are affiliated with major public and private universities across the country, while two are from major health systems and organizations
Read MoreThe CTSC invites you to a community event and screening of Forget Me Not, a stage play depicting the experience of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care in the life of an African American family. Register now to attend in-person or virtually on May 20 at 5:00 p.m.
Read MoreClass of 2020 nursing graduate shares how her experience at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis prepared her to lead and thrive despite the pandemic.
Read MoreThe new Doctor of Nursing Practice — Family Nurse Practitioner Degree Program at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing goes beyond clinical education. It features a curriculum founded on leadership, health equity and innovative clinical practice.
Read MoreBill Randall, a Class of 2020 doctoral graduate from the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis shares how his education helped him to better prepare future nurses.
Read MoreA new grant-funded program offers future physician assistant students at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing the experience to practice rural medicine in Humboldt County without the stress of finding or paying for housing.
Read MoreCal Long Term Care Compare is a new website that helps users compare the quality of nursing homes in California. The site’s data analytics is led by the Center for Healthcare Policy and Research’s team under the direction of professors Deb Bakerjian and Patrick Romano.
Read MoreFaculty, researchers, alumni and students from the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis present their scholarly work at the Western Institute of Nursing's annual research conference featuring new and emerging nursing knowledge.
Read MoreFor the second year in a row, the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis ranks among the top 25 best master’s-degree nursing programs. According to the U.S. News & World Report 2023 Best Graduate Schools. The publication ranks the School of Nursing's master's-degree programs as 23rd, up one spot from last year’s rankings.
Read MoreFor National Caregivers Day, Helen Kales, a geriatric psychiatrist, and Terri Harvath, director of the Family Caregiving Institute, share insights and advice for caregivers who play such a vital role in the care of frail, older adults.
Read MoreStephen J. Cavanagh, dean for the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis, has been elected to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Board of Directors. The AACN is the national voice for academic nursing.
Read MoreTeens and young adults with cancer face psychological challenges that can lead to increased office visits and medical expenses. A new study indicates that early psychological care intervention can help to lower cost while providing support for young cancer patients.
Read MoreFamily caregivers in California who receive services from a network of support organizations are at higher risk of physical and mental health concerns, including isolation and loneliness. But a unique online tool can better tailor assistance and gather important data to help.
Read MoreRealistic simulations expose School of Nursing students to scenarios they will likely face once they are on the job. Faculty provide the resources and language to draw on in the future when the experiences — and the patients — are real.
Read MoreUC Davis students play an important role in how refugees from Afghanistan adjust to life in Sacramento: A local initiative brings them into newcomers’ homes once a month to share valuable tips on how to navigate their new community.
Read MoreThe new Healthy Aging Clinic, located in midtown Sacramento, serves patients 65 and older and their caregivers. The team of multidisciplinary specialists allows patients and their families to leverage integrated services that can lead to better quality of life and facilitate independent living.
Read MoreFuture physician assistants from the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis earned scholarships from the National Health Service Corps to pursue their passion to serve people with limited access to health care.
Read MoreAmy Nichols has been appointed the new associate dean for academics for the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis. Nichols has more than 30 years of academic experience and has devoted her career to graduate nursing education.
Read MoreUnpaid caregivers have significantly worse mental health than adults not in these roles. COVID-19 has intensified stress and depression. But new services at UC Davis Health address these challenges affecting more and more people.
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