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This project is a medical improv workshop focused on helping healthcare providers and trainees navigate difficult conversations with topics ranging from motivational interviewing patients to negotiating boundaries with colleagues and supervisors.

Learning to ride a bike offers participants a life-changing new skill. One that not only offers benefits for physical and mental health, but it’s also good for the environment! We will provide in-person, on-bike, bike riding classes for the 6% of our community who do not know how to ride.

This initiative project aims to address food insecurity and promote personal hygiene by providing essential items to those in need. The Mobile Pantry will bring sustenance and hygiene products directly to the heart of our campus, ensuring accessibility and convenience for all.

This program is designed to give student parents the time and resources to concentrate on their holistic well-being, which positively contributes to their health and academic success. Furthermore, their children benefit when student parents are doing well.

Free and accessible outdoor recreation opportunities for students with disabilities.

A new outdoor Fitness Court® at the Sacramento campus is now open for all to use individually or to join an instructor-led fitness class.

Choosing free, filtered water over sugary drinks can have a profound effect on the environment, your wallet and your health. 

Started in 2019 as a part of a systemwide effort, the goal of the UC Healthy Beverage Initiative (UC HBI) is to encourage the consumption of tap water as a healthy, free, and sustainable alternative to sugary drinks. This year, the Healthy Beverage Initiative is directing its efforts towards:

Research shows there has been significant progress in reducing tobacco use on campus in the eight years since the UC system implemented its 100% Smoke and Tobacco Free policy. Several tools and resources are available for individuals to continue making a difference.

Win prizes! ​​​​Join the Healthy Outside Campaign Challenge! March 28 - June 3

To help launch Healthy UC Davis' "Healthy Outside" initiative, the UC Davis community of students, faculty, academics and staff is encouraged to share how nature improves their mental health and well-being during the Healthy Outside Campaign Challenge.

Participate and Win Prizes!

Interested in quitting tobacco but not sure where to start? We can help with our gift card incentive program! Open to students, staff and academics. Students: 

• Meet with the Intervention Services Coordinator at Student Health and Counseling Services 3 times within 3 months. Services available include obtaining medication through Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS) health care providers, biofeedback and individual cessation counseling.