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July 17, 2026
AvenueM: The path from community college to medical school
The UC Davis-led AvenueM pathway delivers hands-on training and mentorship to guide community college students toward medical school and service in underserved regions.
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July 14, 2026What does resilience show about healthy aging after trauma?
Findings from the Vietnamese Insights into Cognitive Aging Program come as the landmark study receives a $13.3 million NIH award to expand dementia research.
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July 10, 2026Drug discount program helps UC Davis patients access vital medications
The federal 340B program helps safety-net hospitals like UC Davis Medical Center cut medication costs and expand services for vulnerable patients and the community
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June 29, 2026Teenagers move from curiosity to careers through SHINES, a UC Davis pathway into nursing
The School of Nursing’s SHINES program is guiding students toward nursing careers by pairing early exposure with mentorship and hands‑on experience.
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June 26, 2026Bringing cancer clinical trials close to home
UC Davis Cancer Care Network launches first-of-its-kind breast cancer clinical trial, bringing innovative treatment closer to patients in rural and underserved communities.
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June 17, 2026Historic study looks at cancer risk in Asian Americans
ASPIRE study recruits Asian Americans in Sacramento to examine cancer disparities, risk factors, with the aim of improving prevention, screening and culturally tailored interventions.
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June 03, 2026Air pollution may be harming your brain’s ‘encyclopedia’
A new study finds higher long-term exposure to fine air pollution (PM2.5) is linked to lower semantic memory — the type of memory used for facts, words and general knowledge.
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May 04, 2026Two decades of health equity: How the Center for Reducing Health Disparities became a national model
The UC Davis Center for Reducing Health Disparities marks 20 years of advancing health equity nationwide
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April 15, 2026How the School of Medicine built a primary care pipeline to address physician shortages
UC Davis graduates a higher share of primary care physicians than most medical schools, which expands access and addresses shortages in underserved California communities.
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April 06, 2026UC Davis Pediatric Mobile Clinic brings specialty care to children and families across Sacramento region
This community-centered clinic on wheels offers general pediatrics, mental health, developmental-behavioral pediatrics and asthma care.
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March 23, 2026
Advancing global health: UC Davis test identifies active, infectious form of TB
UC Davis researchers developed a blood test that quickly identifies active TB for faster diagnosis and treatment.
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March 20, 2026Free community health and cancer screening set for April 18
UC Davis Health invites the Oak Park community to a free wellness celebration on April 18 to mark Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month.
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March 04, 2026Nursing graduate receives UC Davis Young Alumni Award
Aron King, School of Nursing master's-degree leadership alumnus and PhD candidate, is awarded the UC Davis Young Alumni Award from the California Aggie Alumni Association.
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February 26, 2026St. Baldrick’s creates shear shenanigans while supporting young cancer warriors
Cancer center invites community to “Brave the Shave” March 14 to go bald while raising money for vital childhood cancer research.
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February 18, 2026Beyond doubt, across borders
School of Nursing Associate Professor Charleen Singh has been selected as a Fulbright Scholar and will travel to Indonesia for a five-month teaching appointment at a university.
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January 29, 2026Rethinking how health research is done
A School of Nursing doctoral student’s experience with the T32 ReACH program reveals how improving health begins with people and place.
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December 16, 2025Opening doors to the future of radiology: Inside the RaISS Program at UC Davis Health
UC Davis Health’s RaISS program introduces community college and early undergraduates to radiology by fostering diversity and early exposure to medical imaging careers.
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December 15, 2025Genetic testing saves lives — many don’t know they carry an inherited cancer risk.
UC Davis Health has launched a study to identify barriers preventing Latina breast cancer survivors from accessing or understanding genetic testing and counseling.
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December 04, 2025Anchor Institution Mission empowers local communities in equitable, lawful ways
UC Davis Health's Anchor Institution Mission leverages the health system's resources to create healthier, more resilient communities in the region while also abiding by federal laws and Proposition 209.
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November 06, 2025Big jump in women served by free mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
UC Davis Health’s free mammogram program quadrupled participation in two years, expanding access for uninsured women by adding a screening day and enjoying strong community partnership.
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