Systemic racism IS a public health issue. It drives racial inequities that impact every aspect of health, be it the acute catastrophe of COVID-19, violence, or deaths from all of the common chronic diseases.
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We have a responsibility to protect the health and well-being of everyone around us, and that includes getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Learn more from Rabbi Greg Wolfe of Congregation Bet Haverim about why it’s important to do your part to #EndThePandemic
#HealthyDavisTogether is excited to share a new weekly art series on reclaiming what we love in a post-COVID world. Today we feature “Waiting” by Jennifer Lugris, an award-winning, Sacramento-based painter whose works have been exhibited locally and around the world!
As the season ramps up, it's important to revisit workplace hazards covered in the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP). Learn more at our upcoming trainings:
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👉6/9 (Spanish): bit.ly/3fI98Gqaghealth.ucdavis.edu/news/in…
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UC Davis WARNME: Brown Bear sighting, about 200 lbs, on Campus. Avoid the area of the arboretum, La Rue Rd and South East area of campus until authorities can get it contained. Stay clear of area and animal at this time.
Cal/OSHA postponed a vote on any COVID-19 related workplace safety changes until June 3. According to Laura Stock, Director of LOHP and member of the Cal/OSHA Standards Board, "Lifting these requirements may be putting workers at risk.'" Read more here: mercurynews.com/2021/05/20/c…
"The bottom line for everyone is that data shows COVID-19 vaccines are safe. They are free of charge, and I believe they are our most powerful tool against this pandemic.”–@DrTiffJohnson, @UCDavisEM in a @KCRA interview. Learn more about #COVID19 vaccines: ucdavis.health/3bRWpRp
Join us June 2nd as we welcome Dr. Brittany Chatterton to the #CHPRSeminarSeries for her presentation on "The Hospital Discharge Summary: Primary Care Physicians' Perspectives". Learn more and register: health.ucdavis.edu/chpr/semi…
Congrats to Dr. Julie Dang and her team on the paper "Patient and Clinician Factors Associated with Uptake of the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine among Adolescent Patients of a Primary Care Network" in the journal Vaccine. Their findings can inform future interventions! @ucdavis
Join us Monday 6/7 for a free webinar with Dr. June T. Spector from .@UWDEOHS: Heat-related Illness and Injuries, Climate, and Practical Solutions for Agricultural Workers. Spanish interpretation will be provided for this presentation.
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As it starts to heat up, remember, our bodies need time to acclimate. The .@AgHealthUCD heat illness project offers great recommendations and FREE resources!
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“I feel like this is exactly where I need to be,” she said. “This is exactly where all my training and experience has led me to be.” — Yolo County Public Health Officer Aimee Sisson, M.P.H. ’07
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Today, FDA expanded the EUA for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for the prevention of #COVID19 to include adolescents 12-15 years of age. FDA amended the EUA issued on Dec. 11, 2020 for administration in individuals 16 years of age and older. fda.gov/news-events/press-an…