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. | | | | |
Our decision many years ago to adopt an Anchor Institution Mission, as part of being a 150-year-old landmark, is now delivering very clear results that UC Davis Health is advancing health equity, economic inclusion, and community well-being in our area. In times where these words, and their value, are being questioned, it’s important to have solid, provable results of our actions. And we do.
UC Davis Health has redefined what it means to be an anchor institution. We are using our economic power as the region’s largest employer, along with our compassion, ingenuity, and resources, to lift up our neighbors. These include the patients, the people, and the communities that we ultimately serve, not just for health care, but for the public health. Our Anchor Institution Mission (“AIM”) delivers on this.
Participants and contributors from program directors to procurement officers, community liaisons to front-line staff, have created tangible, lasting impacts in our surrounding neighborhoods. Their, and your, efforts are transforming lives and setting a national example of how health institutions like UC Davis Health can be agents of positive, systemic change.
To all who have contributed to the Anchor Institution Mission – thank you. Your commitment to community empowerment exemplifies our UC Davis core values. As we look to the future, your teamwork ensures that UC Davis Health remains not only a center of excellence in care and research, but also a great place to work and a true partner in building healthier and more resilient communities.
Stay well.
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UC Davis Health is committed to advancing healthcare and building strong community partnerships as part of its role as an Anchor Institution. A recent example is the Clinical and Translational Science Center’s (CTSC) collaboration with Wellspring Women’s Center, supporting underserved and homeless women and children in Sacramento.
The CTSC I-DARE Taskforce developed a two-year action plan with efforts aimed at expanding volunteer involvement and deepening community impact to ensure support for organizations addressing key social issues. With a focus on addressing homelessness, the committee sought to support wellspring in the form of financial and volunteer support...Read more
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Health system, city and community partner to expand training and employment opportunities and lift local neighborhoods
UC Davis Health has been awarded funding from the city of Sacramento and Sacramento Employment and Training Agency (SETA) to further bolster a workforce development program embraced by residents of local, underserved neighborhoods.
The $175,000 grant will support adding five trainees in 2025 who seek to become a Clinical Research Coordinator, or CRC. A CRC helps manage clinical trials at UC Davis Health. The jobs are in high demand, pay well, and college degrees aren’t necessary...Read more
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Fifth annual event helps Sacramento-area companies learn how to do business with UC Davis.
Representatives from more than 230 local businesses attended the UC Davis Supplier Expo this week to share information about their companies with two dozen UC Davis and UC Davis Health departments.
The May 22 event at Oak Park Community Center in Sacramento was hosted by UC Davis Health Procurement, UC Davis Supply Chain Management and The Office for Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
A key goal of the expo is to connect local business owners with UC Davis and UC Davis Health departments that purchase products and services from the community...Read more
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Saturday, July 12, 2025
10 AM to 5 PM
McClatchy Park 3500 5th Avenue,
Sacramento, CA 95817
The resource fair will take place from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, followed by music and entertainment from the Oak Park Trailblazers from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. Tablers must participate in the entirety of the fair but may leave at 2:00 PM or later.
Music, Resources, Vendors, & More!
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Upcoming Dates:
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
5:30 PM
200 Aggie Square 4480 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95817
Take a 30-minute walk around the public spaces in 200 Aggie Square (the lab building) and 300 Aggie Square (the classroom and office building), and the outdoor spaces. Learn more about the different uses at Aggie Square, as well as questions and answers at the end of the walk.
Free parking available. Details will be provided via email to registered attendees.
Register Here
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July 24, 2025
September 25, 2025
6 PM to 7 PM
300 Aggie Square 4480 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95817
Your skills go further than you think! In this session, we’ll explore transferable skills—the key strengths that make you adaptable across roles and industries. Whether you're looking to pivot careers, move up in your field or break into UC Davis or UC Davis Health, learning how to identify and articulate your transferable skills can set you apart.
Free parking and refreshments available. Details will be provided via email to registered attendees.
July Registration | September Registration
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Saturday July 26, 2025
3500 5th Ave, Sacramento, CA 95817
Enjoy live demos, global pickling traditions, and fun for all ages.
- A wide range of chef-made pickle-themed dishes
- No host beer garden and pickle cocktails
- Live demos on fermentation & pickling science
- Discover pickling traditions from around the globe
- Quirky, hands-on activities for all ages
Get ready to crunch at the dill’icious pickle party! Your support goes directly to the market. Thank you to our sponsor UC Davis Health for supporting our Pickle Party!
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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
10 AM to 3 PM
2251 Florin Road, Sacramento, CA 95822
You are invited to participate in the Job, Information, and Resource Fair, presented by FSCDC, SETA, the State of California, and California State University Sacramento.
Workshops Include:
"How to get a State of California Job"
"How to Translate Your Military Experience to Match Today's Jobs"
"Getting your seat at the table - How to communicate for career success"
Florin Square Community Development Corporation
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Summer 2025 Session
Open May 1, 2025
Deadline: May 14, 2025 by 11:59 PM
This free program, offered three times a year, connects high school students with healthcare professionals, medical trainees, and like-minded peers. Participants explore career pathways, develop leadership skills, and collaborate on research projects addressing public health issues. Through interactive activities, they gain hands-on experience and essential skills to kickstart their journey in health and medicine.
Parent and Student Orientation (Via Zoom)
- Date: June 18, 2025
- Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Session Times: 9 AM to 3:30 PM
- Session 1: Monday, June 23, 2025
- Session 2: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
- Session 3: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
- Session 4: Thursday, June 26, 2025
- Session 5: Friday, June 27, 2025
- Session 6: Saturday, June 28, 2025
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