UC Davis Health’s Post

We’re so proud to have Dr. Marcy Faustin representing UC Davis Health in Paris as a physician for the U.S. Gymnastics Team 🤸♀️ ✨ Wishing all of team USA luck as they begin their competitions today! Learn more about Dr. Faustin and her thoughts on athletes mental health: https://lnkd.in/gfCTFcGf Image description: A selfie taken by Dr. Faustin with Team USA gymnasts

We are thrilled to share that Hendry Ton, associate vice chancellor for health equity, diversity, and inclusion, has been recognized by Becker's Healthcare as a hospital and health system chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer to know! Ton said, "I am honored to receive this recognition, but the credit truly belongs to the many individuals within our organization who champion health equity and inclusion every day. From the staff in the Office for Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, employee resource groups, and DEI councils to frontline staff, managers, and senior leaders—each of us contributes in incredible ways to help UC Davis Health reach our health equity goals and embody our core values of kindness, trust, and inclusion." Explore the entire list: https://lnkd.in/gumn2KPA

We are thrilled to share that the University of California, Davis - School of Medicine has been named as one of the top institutions in the country for training students to practice in primary care settings! According to the annual “Best Medical Schools” rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report, UC Davis is in the Tier 1, or top, category for its leadership in educating students to work as primary care doctors. The rankings are a testament to the success the UC Davis School of Medicine has achieved for years in training students, residents and fellows to help fill a workforce shortage of primary care physicians. “The UC Davis School of Medicine continues to be a national leader in training the physician workforce needed to meet the needs of our diverse communities and advance health equity — especially in primary care,” said Susan Murin, interim dean of the UC Davis School of Medicine. “These rankings also show we continue to be among the leading medical research institutions committed to improving health and transforming lives." More information on the UC Davis School of Medicine and the rankings: https://lnkd.in/gxe3E5dK

Today we broke ground on what will be the hospital of the future – the UC Davis Medical Center’s California Tower. The new tower will add nearly one million square feet of space to the eastern side of the existing medical center. It will include new operating rooms, an imaging center, leading edge facilities for pharmacy and burn care units, and about 334 private rooms for patients. More than 250 of the rooms are being designed for greater flexibility in the event of a patient surge such as a pandemic, massive wildfire or other disaster. These will easily convert into intensive-care-unit rooms with air isolation to treat patients of any level of hospitalization. “The addition of the California Tower to UC Davis Medical Center is a testament to our innovative forward thinking across our health system and main campus,” said UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May. “This project will position our researchers, students, faculty and staff to meet and adapt to regional health care needs for the next 50 years.” Learn more about the California Tower: https://lnkd.in/g-zJUfAA

Kudos to our fantastic Department of Emergency Medicine for earning the prestigious 2024 Lantern Award from the Emergency Nurses Association! This accolade affirms our unwavering commitment to exceptional care and innovative leadership in emergency medicine. It is a visible symbol of our commitment to quality, safety and a healthy work environment. “This prestigious recognition is a testament to the outstanding care the UC Davis emergency medicine team provides to patients,” said Rupinder Sandhu, executive director for Emergency Services. “Every day, our caregivers provide the highest standard of care, and ensure our patients receive the best possible treatment when they need it most.” Here's to our remarkable team and their continued dedication to ensuring the highest standard of care for our patients. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gBTpfn5t

A new study by the UC Davis MIND Institute’s Sally Ozonoff and the Baby Siblings Research Consortium confirms that siblings of autistic children are about seven times more likely to be autistic themselves. The sex of the first autistic child, number of autistic children and other factors also influence the likelihood of autism. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gsUsUBkA

Congratulations to Patient Escort Habidur Rehman, this month's Point of Pride (POP) Award winner! The POP Award recognizes the countless actions of empathy and kindness—large and small—that take place across our health system every day. The nomination reads: “I want to recognize Habidur for essentially saving a patient's life. Habidur was set to transport a Spanish-speaking patient to X-ray when he noticed that she looked pale and was saying something in Spanish. Having some experience with diabetes, Habidur quickly found a nurse who was able to check the patient's blood sugar, which was found to be dangerously low. We were able to quickly treat the patient, but if it wasn't for Habidur's astute awareness, this patient could have easily deteriorated without recognition until the next task was ordered. Thank you, Habidur, for your dedication to your patients and their care!" Habidur lived our patient promise, showing how every employee plays a vital role in providing care. Congratulations to Habidur on his POP Award!

The summer 2024 issue of Synthesis magazine is now available! The biannual magazine of UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center shares news about advanced treatments, promising scientific discoveries and efforts to reach out to the community. The magazine also includes progress being made at the cancer center in finding a cure for liver cancer and new technology bringing hope to pancreatic cancer patients. Another discovery may lead to a “switch” to kill cancer cells that could benefit patients including those with ovarian cancer. Readers will also learn about the link between cancer and poverty. A new report shows that lung, liver, stomach and cervical cancer rates are causing an unfair cancer burden for people in marginalized areas. In another article, learn why what people eat or have access to eat can affect their risk of cancer. The latest issue of Synthesis also introduces you to the wife of a U.S. Marine who shares that his sense of duty inspired him to give back after receiving treatment for a cancer that, after a gallant fight, eventually took his life. He lives on, however, with his generous and enduring gift. These stories and many more can be found in the latest issue of Synthesis. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g939JG8v

We are thrilled to share that we have been recognized as one of the nation’s leading hospitals for outstanding patient care, according to the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report prestigious Best Hospitals survey! As the region’s only comprehensive level 1 trauma center for both adult and pediatric patients, UC Davis Medical Center ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Sacramento and No. 8 in California. We have been the No. 1 hospital in Sacramento for at least the last 13 years and among the Top 10 in the state for over a decade. “UC Davis Health is built on our commitment to improve lives and transform health care by providing excellent patient-centered care, conducting groundbreaking research and administering interprofessional education,” said David Lubarsky, vice chancellor of human health sciences and CEO. “We are honored to be recognized for this commitment and the exceptional care our clinical teams deliver every day.” Learn more about our rankings: https://lnkd.in/dMArmKJy