UC Davis Health's Anchor Institution Mission for Community Health (AIM) is a commitment to intentionally apply UCDH's long-term, place-based economic power and human capital in partnership with community to mutually benefit the long-term well being of both.

Defined as the product of mass and velocity, “momentum” is derived from physics. It also describes UC Davis Health’s Anchor Institution Mission, which has delivered significant community momentum already in its first five years of existence.

From increases in local hiring and talent development to boosts in health equity, support for local businesses, and community engagements, “AIM,” as it is also known, serves as an inflection point in the history of UC Davis Health and exemplifies a thoughtful institutional adaption to forces shaping the Sacramento community and health care landscape...Read more

Local Hire

“We’re thrilled to be recruiting for clinical and support positions at 48X, our new Outpatient Surgery Center,” said Joseph Galante, M.D., and Chief Medical Officer of Hospital Clinical Care Service. “As the largest outpatient surgery center in the U.S., 48X offers an exciting chance for community members to work in a state-of-the-art facility designed for interdisciplinary collaboration and equipped with advanced technology. This new facility will allow us to significantly expand our outpatient surgeries. This is a great opportunity to join UC Davis Health and help shape the future of health care.”



Prospective Employee Resources | Temporary Employment Services

Check out the new 48X Job Site for current opportunities

Community Spotlight

Oak Park Farmers Market: 2025 Season Begins and 2024 Season Highlights

Another season of fresh, local produce, handcrafted food and community connections kicks off at the opening ceremony for OPFM on Saturday, April 5. The season will continue through November 1, 2025 every Saturday for 9am-1pm at McClatchy Park. As we start the new season, we want to take a minute to celebrate the incredible milestones of 2024.

The Oak Park Farmers Market (OPFM) had an outstanding 2024 season, marked by growth, community engagement, and expanded access to healthy food. Hosted by the Food Literacy Center, OPFM continues to be a vital gathering place for local farmers, small businesses, and families in Sacramento...Read more

Oak Park Farmers Market | Food Literacy Center |



2025 Vendor Applications

Sign up to volunteer with the Oak Park Farmers Market

Local Procurement

We look forward to meeting our small and diverse business partners!

We invite the small and diverse business community to learn more about doing business with us!

Join UC Davis Health and UC Davis campus departments to learn more about the goods and services needed at UC Davis and what steps you can take to position your business to meet those needs.

• Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025
• Time: 10am to 1pm
• Location: Oak Park Community Center, 3425 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Sacramento

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Community Opportunities

You Belong Here Series

Call for Applications - Summer Researchers in Global Health

Aggie Square Grand Opening Ceremony

Job, Information, and Resource Fair

UC Davis Health Equity Academy

More information about UC Davis Health Anchor Institution Mission

If you missed it, check out our Inaugural Newsletter HERE

For any further questions or information, please reach out to HS-AIM@ucdavis.edu