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May 2026
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May 07, 2026Leadership Message: Celebrating National Nurses Week 2026
May 6 through May 12 is National Nurses Week during which UC Davis Health honors nurses both here and beyond our health system.
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May 07, 2026School of Medicine announces 2026 Cultivating Team Science Awards
The School of Medicine recently announced Laura Borodinsky, professor in the Department of Physiology & Membrane Biology and Clifford Pereira, professor in the Department of Surgery, as the 2026 recipients of the Cultivating Team Science Awards.
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MIND InstituteMay 07, 2026Autism research in 2026: Strong and diverse, despite funding uncertainty
MIND Institute researcher Christine Wu Nordahl recently served as scientific program chair for the INSAR conference and shares her take on what’s next for autism research.
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May 07, 2026Be the face of care: UC Davis Health seeks staff stories for open enrollment
The UC Davis Health marketing team is inviting staff and their families who receive care through UC Davis Health to participate as volunteer models in this year’s open enrollment advertising campaign.
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May 07, 2026UC Davis CAARE Center participates in Child Abuse Prevention Month
"Child Abuse Prevention Month," recognized annually in April, provides organizations an opportunity to promote children’s well‑being, strengthen families, and elevate prevention‑focused efforts across California.
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May 06, 2026May 13: Free cookies celebrating Hospital Week
In appreciation of our healthcare professionals and in celebration of Hospital Week, UC Davis Health leadership is pleased to distribute free salted chocolate chunk cookies from RED DOOR Desserts and Saint John's Program for Real Change in recognition of your dedication to providing exceptional patient care.
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May 06, 2026Inside the Town Hall Meeting: Leaders share updates and answer employee questions
Employees who were unable to attend the recent Town Hall Meeting can now watch the full recording and hear directly from UC Davis Health leaders on key priorities, updates and what’s ahead.
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May 05, 20262026 Nurses Week: Events & Activities
Nurses Week is just around the corner (May 6-12)! Explore a variety of events and activities happening across the organization to honor and celebrate our nurses.
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May 05, 2026UC Davis Health recognized for advancing stigma-free access to mental health care for health workers
The Wellbeing First Champion designation from the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation is awarded to organizations that have taken clear steps to eliminate intrusive or stigmatizing mental health questions from licensing and credentialing applications.
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Medical CenterMay 05, 2026Clock is ticking as falcons keep eggs warm
All signs point to a full nest this season, with the UC Davis Health peregrine falcon appearing to settle in with a brood of four eggs.
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May 05, 2026Discover free wellness experiences all May long
Several events and activities are happening the month of May, including multiple meditation sessions, a financial workshop about dealing with debt, a UC systemwide virtual wellness challenge and more.
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May 05, 2026Town Hall Zoom registration now open
UC Davis Health will host a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, May 6, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. via Zoom, featuring a panel of health system leaders sharing key updates and insights.
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May 05, 2026Believe in Better—Continuing the work that matters
At UC Davis Health, “Believe in Better” is not simply a campaign – it is a reflection of who we are and what we stand for. First launched in 2024 and recently extended, this award-winning effort is grounded in a clear understanding – improving the health for all is possible.
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School of MedicineMay 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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May 04, 2026From farm to Aggie Square: Mobile market brings produce to campus
On select Wednesdays, something fresh is pulling into Aggie Square, and it’s more than just a truck full of produce.
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May 04, 2026UC Davis Health strengthens community impact through new procurement commitment
In recognition of National Small Business Week, May 3–9, 2026, UC Davis Health announced that it has signed the Healthcare Anchor Network’s Impact Procurement Commitment for 2026–30 for the first time, marking an important milestone in its ongoing efforts to strengthen communities through purchasing practices.
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Children's HealthMay 04, 2026Medical Center ranked as a Best Hospital for Maternity Care, Pediatric Care by Money magazine
The annual Money rankings identify hospitals that deliver outstanding clinical outcomes, patient experience and value.
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May 04, 2026Air Force Surgeon General’s visit highlights military-civilian partnership
Senior leaders and their teams from the U.S. Air Force visited the Sacramento campus on April 23 to gain a closer look at their military-civilian partnership with UC Davis Health on medical readiness, trauma care and physician training.
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May 04, 2026Call for Nominations: School of Medicine’s Early Career Faculty Leadership Development Program
Nominations are open for the Early Career Faculty Leadership Development Program. The program is open to assistant professors and recently promoted associate professors in the School of Medicine.
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May 04, 2026PS7 earns international award in sustainability design
The International Parking and Mobility Institute awarded UC Davis Health with an Apex Award in the Sustainability Design category for PS7.
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May 04, 2026Small Business Expo rescheduled to August 20
The Small Business Expo, originally scheduled for May 14th, has been rescheduled to August 20th due to an upcoming UC-wide labor action.
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May 02, 2026Volunteers Needed: 2026 PRIDE Information Hub
Each June, UC Davis and UC Davis Health proudly stand with our LGBTQIA+ community during Pride Month. In 2026, marchers return to the streets of downtown Sacramento under this year’s theme, Empowered by Hope.
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Cancer CareMay 01, 2026First onco-nephrologist to join the cancer center
Onco-nephrologist Shuchi Anand joins UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, bringing new expertise in caring for cancer patients facing kidney complications from immunotherapy and other treatments.
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Orthopaedic CareMay 01, 2026Orthopaedic surgeon Zachary Lum selected for prestigious Rothman-Ranawat Traveling Fellowship
Zachary Lum , assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery at UC Davis Health, has been selected as one of four surgeons worldwide to receive the 2026 Hip Society Rothman-Ranawat Traveling Fellowship.
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May 01, 2026Donate blood on Wednesday, May 20
Nearly 6,000 patients receive life-saving blood transfusions at UC Davis Health each year. That's why we have partnered with the American Red Cross for an employee blood drive on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
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May 01, 2026Video highlights Project SEARCH intern during Autism Acceptance Month
A UC Davis Health intern builds real-world skills across hospital departments while working toward a future as an art teacher.
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ResearchMay 01, 2026Cold hands, warm heart — Researchers solve medical mystery of why TRPM4 mutations affect skin and heart differently
A new UC Davis study solves the mystery of how mutations in the same gene can cause serious heart disease or severe skin disease — but never both.
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May 01, 2026Healing HeARTS employee art submissions now open
Submit your creation for a chance to be displayed in the employee art gallery! Deadline is October 1.
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April 2026
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April 30, 2026Construction activity: Street paving and striping at 2nd Avenue and 48th Street
On Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 16, the CUPx team will pave and stripe 2nd Avenue at 48th Street, resulting in a slight shift to east and west bound traffic.
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April 30, 2026Photo gallery: Thank Goodness For Staff lights up campus and clinics
Smiles, music and plenty of appreciation filled lawns, courtyards, parking lots and clinics as UC Davis Health employees gathered April 28–29 for the annual Thank Goodness For Staff (TGFS) celebrations.
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