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We're excited to share that our Medical Center received national recognition for providing exceptional care to patients on life support! The ELSO (The Extracorporeal Life Support Organization) has awarded us the Gold Level ELSO Award for Excellence in Life Support. The organization praised our medical center for its Extracorporeal Life Support Program, which provides lifesaving support for failing organ systems in infants, children, and adults. The award recognizes programs worldwide that have processes, procedures and systems in place that promote excellence and exceptional care in providing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation to patients. “Our Extracorporeal Life Support Program is a model for quality, interprofessional care at UC Davis. This designation reflects the dedication to advancing health care that we continuously strive to achieve at UC Davis. I’m proud of the commitment of our whole team to reach this level of achievement,” said Laura Kenny, ECLS coordinator and the assistant nurse manager?of pediatric critical care and Children’s Hospital Critical Care Transport Team. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gXSWbBSr

We are so proud to announce that Forbes has named us one of “America’s Dream Employers”! The America’s Dream Employers 2025 award is based on in-depth feedback from employees, assessing areas like career growth, work-life balance, diversity and workplace culture. “This recognition underscores UC Davis Health’s commitment to fostering an inspiring and supportive workplace — focused on employee well-being, growth and inclusivity,” said Amy Murphy, executive director of Health Human Resources. “We believe that our employees make us the best place to work, and this recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team, including our staff, leadership and union partners.” Learn more about the recognition: https://lnkd.in/gPGksYEy

On Oct. 29, the American Nurses Credentialing Center Nursing Continuing Professional Development Accreditation Program? awarded our Center for Professional Practice of Nursing (CPPN) a Premier Award for 2024! This honor is given to accredited organizations that stand out for their excellence in Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) and serve as role models and exemplars of best practices in nursing education. “I am proud of CPPN’s incredible work and contributions that were recognized by this award,” said Sabrina McKinney, DNP, RN, NPDA-BC, NEA-BC, director of Nursing Professional Development and the Center for Professional Practice of Nursing. “This award is a testament to the dedication and innovation of our team and the continued extraordinary impact they have on nursing practice and patient care." Congratulations to the CPPN team on this well-deserved recognition! ??

We are excited to announce Dr. David Tom Cooke has been permanently appointed the physician-in-chief for our Comprehensive Cancer Center after serving in an interim role for the past year.??? ? Cooke is a professor and founding chief of the Division of General Thoracic Surgery, for which the division’s motto is “equality of great quality.” ? Cooke will lead the development and oversight of the cancer center’s performance targets and metrics. This includes setting standards of care, measuring and improving clinical outcomes, and disseminating best practices. ? “As we look to the future, my vision is to create a seamless, compassionate experience for everyone in our center,” said Cooke. “By simplifying our systems, easing the fears that accompany cancer treatment and nurturing trust at every level of care, we’re building a space where our patients, providers and team members feel supported and empowered.” ? Congratulations, Dr. Cooke! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gfRYmgKp

We're excited to share that our Vice Dean for Research, Kim Barrett, has been named the winner of the John Snow Public Health Innovation Prize 2024! The prize is part of the Applied Microbiology International (AMI) Horizon Awards. Horizon Awards celebrate the brightest minds in applied microbiology, the study of microorganisms and their use. The prize recognizes and supports excellence in this field and targets those whose work significantly improves public health and environmental sustainability. “I am thrilled to receive this recognition in honor of a pioneer in the field of public health. Due to my personal research interests, the award is especially meaningful. John Snow is renowned for his demonstration that a key diarrheal illness, cholera, is spread via contaminated water,” Barrett said. Learn more about our Vice Dean for Research and the award: https://lnkd.in/giWEfiqV

We're thrilled to share that three of our faculty are being recognized for their excellence in pediatric care and education by the Western Society for Pediatric Research (WSPR) and the Western Section of the American Federation for Medical Research! Daniah Beleford, assistant professor in the Department of Physiology and Membrane Biology and UC Davis MIND Institute faculty member was awarded the WSPR’s 2025 Abbott Nutrition Young Investigator Award. This award is given to a young faculty member performing outstanding research in the area of pediatrics. Satyan Lakshminrusimha, chair of the Department of Pediatrics and physician-in-chief of UC Davis Children’s Hospital, was awarded the 2025 WSPR Joseph W. St. Geme Jr. Education Award. This award is presented to recognize outstanding achievement in pediatric education and mentorship and is nominated by one’s peers and former mentees. Geoanna Marie Bautista, assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics, was awarded the 2025 Western Section of the American Federation for Medical Research Young Investigator Award. Learn more about the awards: https://lnkd.in/gaq3U2B6

Massive! The size of a football field. 48X outpatient surgical complex is almost online. State-of-the art facility for state-of-the-art surgeons. UC Davis Health Department of Orthopaedic Surgery has recruited immense talent in shoulder & elbow, sports, and arthroplasty as we look to grow our outpatient surgery access for the region and beyond. Check out UC Davis Health for tomorrow’s healthcare today.

"Nov. 11 is a day dedicated to celebrating and honoring those who served in the military. Veterans personify the essence of true leaders who serve through their willingness to place the needs of others above their own, often at great personal sacrifice. Their commitment to protect and uphold freedoms – while prioritizing the well-being of the nation – mirrors the principles of selfless service. Recognizing the contributions of veterans reminds us of the power of leadership in action and serves as a call to all leaders to embrace humility, service, and compassion in their roles. In this way, Veteran's Day becomes both a day of gratitude and a day of service – selfless acts that enable us all to prosper, create solidarity, increase awareness, embrace inclusivity, and foster respect and appreciation for one another." Newly appointed vice chair of the Veteran’s Employee Association, Gregory Stanford, reflects on the meaning of #VeteransDay:

Our students at the University of California, Davis - School of Medicine are always striving to improve the health of the community. On Saturday, the student-run Willow Clinic will host the 14th annual Veterans Day Health Fair. The event features medical care, haircuts, vaccines, social services, coats, winter survival supplies, food and more. The free, walk-in fair takes place at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 67, 2784 Stockton Blvd. “Everyone is welcome, especially people with housing insecurity because it’s one of the services we offer — helping people with housing,” said Morgan Murry, a second-year student at the UC Davis School of Medicine and Willow Clinic volunteer. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g-QqwY7g

This Veterans Day, UC Davis Health honors all veterans and military-connected communities and the valuable lessons we can all learn from their examples. We extend our deep appreciation to our own veterans and active-duty service members in our health system, and recognize the courage and sacrifice of everyone who serves to protect our nation. ? UC Davis Health is proud of its close partnerships with key Northern California military partners. These include the local Veterans Administration (VA) hospital, whom we are helping to support with research, medical expertise, and PPE; and the David Grant Medical Center on Travis Air Force Base, where we rotate surgeons and emergency medicine providers to learn from each other’s experience with trauma.?In addition, we help to keep their doctors and nurses, who may be called upon in war, to maintain high acuity practical experience while they are stationed in Northern California.?