Fostering Compassionate Relationships Post-Election

How can we bridge divides and foster connection in the wake of emotional, polarizing events? Dr. Hendry Ton, Associate Vice Chancellor for Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at UC Davis Health, shares trauma-informed strategies to create compassionate, safe spaces. Drawing from the UC Davis Principles of Community, his approach offers tools to heal and unite through understanding and respect.

Creating Psychological Safety in Polarizing Times

In times of polarization, how can we foster meaningful connections and psychological safety? Dr. Hendry Ton, Associate Vice Chancellor for Health Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion at UC Davis Health, shares trauma-informed strategies to help communities engage in deeper, more compassionate conversations. With his expertise as a clinical professor of psychiatry, Dr. Ton’s guidance is essential as we strive to create environments where all voices are heard and respected.

‘Weathering’ is New Book Project Title on Health Equity

The next book project title is Weathering: The Extraordinary Stress of Ordinary Life in an Unjust Society, by Arline T. Geronimus, a professor at the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health. It is part of this year’s theme, health equity and justice, and will guide discussions, lectures and other events, culminating in a campus visit by the author on March 5.

Resources for Ramadan

In support of our patients, faculty, employees, students, and community members we would like to share resources for awareness, care, and guidance around accommodations to consider when hosting gatherings and/or meetings where food is provided during this time.

Principles of Community Week: Celebrating A Pioneer in Health Equity – Dr. Jann Murray-García

During February 12–16, the UC Davis campuses in Davis and Sacramento celebrated Principles of Community Week — a time spent reflecting on the shared aspiration to advance respect, equity, learning and community. This year, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion was delighted to highlight Dr. Jann Murray-García of UC Davis Health. Murray-García’s inspirational career embodies the principles and its core values.