May 23, 2013 — Public invited to shop the new Farmers Market, each Thursday to Nov. 7. Make a shopping list and browse the seasonal fruits and vegetables from local, certified and organic farms, artisan cheeses, grass-fed beef, eggs and specialty items. There will be cooking demonstrations with healthy recipes, tastings and health tips. Location: UC Davis Health System campus, 45th and Y St., Sacramento. Free parking in Shriners Hospital garage. Time: 3 to 7:30 p.m.

May 23, 2013 — UC Davis Alzheimer's Disease Center Distinguished Lecture. “Portraits of Artists with Dementia” is the topic of the first UC Davis Alzheimer’s Disease Center Distinguished Lecture, to be presented by Bruce L. Miller, director of the UC San Francisco Memory and Aging Center. The lecture will be presented from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the UC Davis MIND Institute, 2825 50th St., Sacramento. The discussion is free and open to the public; no reservations are required. For further information about the lectures, please contact Jayne LaGrande, center administrator, at 916-734-5728.

May 26, 2013 — Birthing Suite Tour. Expecting patients may visit the birthing suites and obtain information. Tour given by a nurse. Meet in the Pavilion lobby near the information desk. Time: 4 p.m. No registration required.

May 28, 2013 — National Cancer Survivors Day: Learn at Lunch. Discussion about the WeCARE! Cancer Peer Navigators program and its benefits for patients and survivors. The session will be held in the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center Auditorium from noon to 1 p.m. with lunch provided. This event is free and open to the public. To RSVP, contact Patricia Robinson 916-734-0823 or by e-mail.

May 30, 2013 — Public invited to shop the new Farmers Market, each Thursday to Nov. 7. Make a shopping list and browse the seasonal fruits and vegetables from local, certified and organic farms, artisan cheeses, grass-fed beef, eggs and specialty items. There will be cooking demonstrations with healthy recipes, tastings and health tips. Location: UC Davis Health System campus, 45th and Y St., Sacramento. Free parking in Shriners Hospital garage. Time: 3 to 7:30 p.m

May 30, 2013 — National Cancer Survivors Day: Impact on the Family: Two sessions. First session: Discussion on "Children Coping with Cancer." Torri Miller Jones, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist, provides support to parents and families coping with cancer, has presented her work at national conferences and published in several professional journals. Time: 11-11:45 a.m. Second session: Robyn Raphael will share her story as a parent of a child with cancer. Robyn established the Keaton Raphael Memorial to honor her son, Keaton, who died of neuroblastoma at age 5. Time: 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Both sessions will be held in the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center Auditorium with lunch provided. This event is free and open to the public. To RSVP contact Patricia Robinson 916-734-0823 or by e-mail.

May 31, 2013 — Community Connections Poster Presentations. Public invited to attend first-year Nursing Science and Health-Care Leadership Master of Science students poster presentations of their fieldwork projects, part of their three quarter- long work in the Community Connections course. Time: 4-6 p.m. Location: UC Davis Eduction Building, 4610 X Street, Sacramento. RSVP online to http://sonrsvp.com or call 916-734-7136. Click here for more information (pdf).

June 1, 2013 — National Cancer Survivors Day: Survivors Picnic.  Join us as we celebrate cancer survivors with a barbecue lunch, community exhibits, children’s activities and an exhibit of art by cancer survivors. The picnic will take place in front of the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, 2279 45th Street, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch will be provided to the first 250 registered participants. This event is free and open to the public. To RSVP contact Patricia Robinson 916-734-0823 or by e-mail.

June 1, 2013 — Autism seminar and online webcasts.  Physicians, other health-care professionals and parents are invited to attend in person or view the presentations via webcast. Free online pre-registration is required for both online and in-person attendees. Continuing medical education (CME) for medical professionals and general Continuing Education Units (CEU) are available for non-medical professionals for a processing fee. Presentations will be videotaped and uploaded for public viewing at a later date. Please visit the website, http://www.regonline.com/ASD-Series, for registration and more information on the event. Location: UC Davis MIND Institute, 2825 50th St., Sacramento. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PT. 

June 2, 2013 — Birthing Suite Tour. Expecting patients may visit the birthing suites and obtain information. Tour given by a nurse. Meet in the Pavilion lobby near the information desk. Time: 4 p.m. No registration required.

June 3, 2013 — Veterans and Diversity Career Fair.  UC Davis will host its first Veterans and Diversity Career Fair at the MIND Institute auditorium and courtyard, 2825 50th Street, from 4-7 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. For further information, contact Elaine Nakata at 916-734-5447 or by e-mail.

June 6, 2013 — Public invited to shop the new Farmers Market, each Thursday to Nov. 7. Make a shopping list and browse the seasonal fruits and vegetables from local, certified and organic farms, artisan cheeses, grass-fed beef, eggs and specialty items. There will be cooking demonstrations with healthy recipes, tastings and health tips. Location: UC Davis Health System campus, 45th and Y St., Sacramento. Free parking in Shriners Hospital garage. Time: 3 to 7:30 p.m.

June 9, 2013 — Birthing Suite Tour. Expecting patients may visit the birthing suites and obtain information. Tour given by a nurse. Meet in the Pavilion lobby near the information desk. Time: 4 p.m. No registration required.

June 10, 2013 —Breastfeeding and Baby Basics. Babies are born to be breastfed. Learn normal newborn behavior and what to expect. We'll discuss topics such as the Basics of Breastfeeding; Mother and Infant Nutrition, Caring for the Newborn; information on sudden infant death syndrome, as well as other topics of interest. Time: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Location: 4900 Broadway, Suite 1630, Sacramento. Register online.

June 11, 2013 — Preparing for Childbirth. This four-session program (June 13, 18 & 20) will provide an overview of labor and delivery; instruction and skill practice on relaxation and breathing techniques and an overview of pain medication options. Time: 6:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Location: 4900 Broadway, Suite 1630, Sacramento. Click here to register online and for additional information.

June 13, 2013 — Public invited to shop the new Farmers Market, each Thursday to Nov. 7. Make a shopping list and browse the seasonal fruits and vegetables from local, certified and organic farms, artisan cheeses, grass-fed beef, eggs and specialty items. There will be cooking demonstrations with healthy recipes, tastings and health tips. Location: UC Davis Health System campus, 45th and Y St., Sacramento. Free parking in Shriners Hospital garage. Time: 3 to 7:30 p.m.

June 16, 2013 — Birthing Suite Tour. Expecting patients may visit the birthing suites and obtain information. Tour given by a nurse. Meet in the Pavilion lobby near the information desk. Time: 4 p.m. No registration required.

June 20, 2013 — Public invited to shop the new Farmers Market, each Thursday to Nov. 7. Make a shopping list and browse the seasonal fruits and vegetables from local, certified and organic farms, artisan cheeses, grass-fed beef, eggs and specialty items. There will be cooking demonstrations with healthy recipes, tastings and health tips. Location: UC Davis Health System campus, 45th and Y St., Sacramento. Free parking in Shriners Hospital garage. Time: 3 to 7:30 p.m.

June 23, 2013 — Birthing Suite Tour. Expecting patients may visit the birthing suites and obtain information. Tour given by a nurse. Meet in the Pavilion lobby near the information desk. Time: 4 p.m. No registration required.

June 27, 2013 — Public invited to shop the new Farmers Market, each Thursday to Nov. 7. Make a shopping list and browse the seasonal fruits and vegetables from local, certified and organic farms, artisan cheeses, grass-fed beef, eggs and specialty items. There will be cooking demonstrations with healthy recipes, tastings and health tips. Location: UC Davis Health System campus, 45th and Y St., Sacramento. Free parking in Shriners Hospital garage. Time: 3 to 7:30 p.m.

June 30, 2013 — Birthing Suite Tour. Expecting patients may visit the birthing suites and obtain information. Tour given by a nurse. Meet in the Pavilion lobby near the information desk. Time: 4 p.m. No registration required.