UC People: Christina Lambert, neuroinclusive workplace advocate
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June 8, 2024
UC San Diego FSAP Counselor Christina Lambert sheds light on neurodivergence and creating a neuroinclusive workplace.
How UCLA Health’s Pride Network empowers LGBTQ+ employees and patients
![UCLA Health staff participate in community-centered events to celebrate PRIDE and promote LGBTQ+ health and wellness. (Photo by Nick Carranza/UCLA Health)](https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/uclah-pride-2023-02451.jpg)
June 4, 2024
UCLA Health’s LGBTQ+ employee group creates workplaces and clinics that welcome people of all genders and sexual orientations.
UC nurses are working to change health policy
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June 4, 2024
University of California nurses are using their specialized knowledge to advocate for patient rights in the state and federal legislatures.
DAISY Awards honor exemplary nurses at UC Irvine Health
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June 4, 2024
Nurses chosen for the honor serve as role models and display empathy, connection and interpersonal skills.
UC People: Luz Venegas, champion of gender-expansive perspectives
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June 4, 2024
UCSF Research Analyst Luz Venegas shares why respecting gender identity is critical to reducing health care disparities.
Expanded paid sick leave approved for UC employees
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May 31, 2024
In another step forward for UC’s support of work-life balance, UC will significantly expand access to paid sick leave effective Jan. 1, 2025.
2024 Public Notice HX Bargaining
May 28, 2024
PUBLIC NOTICE The current collective bargaining agreement between the University of California and UPTE –CWA 9119 (HX bargaining unit), provides for successor contract negotiations in …
UC Irvine Health announces winners of Nursing Excellence Awards
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May 28, 2024
Held during Nurse’s Week in May, the event celebrated nurse leaders, early career nurses and friends of nurses.
Cheryl Love wins national diversity award
May 25, 2024
Cheryl A. Love, Ph.D., arts, humanities, education and public policy career specialist at UC Riverside, has received the 2024 Diversity Initiative Award from the National Career Development Association.
UCnetwork: May 2024
May 22, 2024
In the May issue of UCnetwork, we’re highlighting travel health benefits, applause-worthy staff, how your colleagues support mental wellness and more!