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May 29-June 2 — National Cancer Survivors Week. Join the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center as we celebrate the millions of Americans diagnosed with cancer who are alive today, along with their families, friends and health-care providers. All events are free and open to the public with registration. Register by May 25 by phone 916-734-0823 or e-mail. Click here for information.
A schedule of UC Davis Health and Wellness classes is available online. Register online or call 916-734-9797. Additional classes are available through Chronic Disease Management. Or view our list of patient support groups.
Partnership in action
to improve community health
The African American Leadership Coalition (AALC), which was formed in 2008 as a coalition of community organizations, leaders and agencies concerned with the plight of African Americans in the Sacramento area, is taking part in a new UC Davis community involvement initiative.
Several members of AALC’s Health Committee — including Tina Roberts of the Roberts Family Development Center and Edward Lewis of the Sacramento chapters of Black Greek Letters organizations — participated in the June 2011 Community Engagement and Health Partnerships Workshop sponsored by two UC Davis Health System programs: the Clinical and Translational Science Center and the Center for Reducing Health Disparities.
The purpose of this workshop was twofold: to discuss how community-academic research partnerships can bring together the interests and health practices of communities and cutting-edge research from academic medical centers; and to announce the availability of pilot funding for innovative partnerships between communities and UC Davis.
Checkup on Health: Health tip of the week
Too many women fail to realize that cardiovascular disease, not cancer, is the leading killer of women. More than 90 percent of women have one or more heart risk factors.
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Spotlight on Staff
Don Lewis is the bereavement and volunteer coordinator and fundraising chairperson for UC Davis Health System’s hospice program. For the many hats he wears and the lives he touches, he was awarded the Excellence in Diversity award at the health system's 2011 Employee Excellence Awards and Diversity Celebration.."
Under Don Lewis' guidance, the UC Davis Hospice Program has received national recognition. As a member of the UC Davis Hospice Program and the Children’s Hospital Bereavement Committee, Lewis constantly explores methods to improve services.
“He is extremely dedicated to the provision of exemplary end-of-life care,” says Stacey Magee, Home Health and Hospice program manager. “His passion not only includes participating in the care planning of hospice patients and families but extends to the support of families through bereavement
