On Nursing: Heather M. Young
A new chapter in the history of UC Davis Health System
The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing welcomes its first cohort as inaugural classes begin for the doctoral and master’s degree students in the Nursing Science and Health-Care Leadership Graduate Degree Program.
Academic Profile: Bobbie Berkowitz
Nurse leader, policy expert assists with curriculum design
A national expert in nursing leadership and public health policy, consulting faculty member Bobbie Berkowitz’s expertise and influence will help make the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing’s curriculum one of the top graduate programs for research and education.
Academic Profile: Debra Bakerjian
Caring for an aging America
After working closely with older adults in a variety of nursing positions, Debra Bakerjian knows well the statistics that point to an urgent need for more geriatric specialists to serve America’s rapidly growing aging population.
Fall 2010
The need is significant. More than 81 million Americans over age 20 have one or more types of cardiovascular disease such as high blood pressure, coronary heart disease or congestive heart failure. Peripheral vascular disease is estimated to affect up to 10 million Americans. UC Davis Health System is improving cardiovascular health through state-of-the-art patient care, cutting-edge research, education and outreach.




