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UC Davis Health Sustainability

Welcome to our collection of articles highlighting the remarkable strides our Sacramento campus is taking towards a more sustainable future. Discover how we're integrating environmentally conscious strategies into every facet of our operations, ultimately paving the way for a healthier planet and community.

Nov. 13 UC Davis Health Sustainability Summit features department successes

October 18, 2023

Join us for the first UC Davis Health Sustainability Summit, to support colleagues receiving awards, and learn what UC Davis Health departments have already done to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and waste.

UC Davis Health takes the CA Clean Air Day pledge

by Nick Houser
September 21, 2023

Easy actions, small investments, or plan ahead for major clean air commitments – which one will you choose for California Clean Air Day? UC Davis Health has taken the pledge and is encouraging you to do so too!

Climate Fellows launch interactive, self-guided campus sustainability walking tour

by Nick Houser
August 25, 2023

On April 25, during the 2023 Health and Wellness Fair, the UC Davis Health Sustainability team hosted a sustainability walking tour.

UC Davis Health’s Kristina Cullen, sustainability efforts recognized by ECCLPs

by Nick Houser
August 23, 2023

Environmental and Climate Change Literacy Projects (ECCLPs) recently recognized UC Davis Health and Sustainability Director Kristina Cullen in an article posted to its website.

Environmentally sustainable emergency medicine

July 24, 2023

For several years, the Department of Emergency Medicine at UC Davis Health has been working to reduce waste and minimize its environmental impact to provide patients with emergency care that is environmentally conscious and sustainable.

Chancellor Gary S. May prepares for a bike ride

Green Commuter Program receives grants for bike helmets, adult bike riding classes

July 17, 2023

The Green Commuter Program is excited to announce that it has earned two grants that will help grow the program and continue building the sustainable transportation community.

Sustainability Summit Award winners pose with UC Davis Sustainability staff

Faculty members, student honored at 2023 UC Davis Sustainability Summit

by Nick Houser
June 12, 2023

Two UC Davis Health faculty members and a School of Medicine student were honored at the 5th annual UC Davis Sustainability Summit on June 2.

Dozens join first-ever sustainability walking tour

by Nick Houser
May 04, 2023

The first-ever sustainability walking tour kicked off April 25, in honor of Earth Day and during the Health and Wellness Fair. The tour saw more than a dozen UC Davis Health employees join to learn about the health system’s sustainability efforts.

A young patient is being sedated while laying on operating table. A female anesthesiologist is using medical equipment to sedate patient.

Earth Day: How anesthesiologists are tackling greenhouse gases in the operating room

by Lisa Howard
April 21, 2023

UC Davis Health has taken steps to reduce the greenhouse gases commonly used in anesthesia.

One of UC Davis Health’s most unique sustainability efforts leads the way

by Nick Houser
December 09, 2022

UC Davis Health is working diligently to collect single-use devices for reprocessing, diverting the items from landfills.

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