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Harnessing the Power of Women
Shriners Children’s Northern California
The world-class pediatric burn program at Shriners Children’s Northern California is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Since 1997, the program has been caring for children up to age 18 with burn injuries of every size and severity.
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Through Collaboration, We Are Stronger Together
Dignity Health
Dr. Anita Chandrasena may not have intended to work in hospital administration when she began her medical career in 2002, but she is grateful for the mentors who recognized her abilities and invested in her professional growth. “This allowed me to pursue different opportunities, which has led to a career I find so fulfilling and rewarding,” Chandrasena says.
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Developing the Health Care Industry’s Workforce of Tomorrow
Gurnick Academy
Founded in 2004, Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts offers imaging, medical assistant and nursing programs that provide students seeking careers in health care with professional skills, career-focused education and hands-on practical experiences.

What the Federal ‘No Surprises Act’ Means in California
The new federal law will provide protection against surprise medical bills for between 6 million and 7 million Californians who are not covered under state law.

Healing Grounds
Today’s health care architecture provides a holistic, calming environment
Stark and sterile health care buildings are falling by the
wayside as architecture firms design for a more
supportive patient experience.

Startup of the Month: Expert IEP
App optimizes education plans for neurodivergent students
Davis-based tech company Expert IEP developed an app to help parents of neurodivergent students optimize their academic, behavioral, occupational and speech goals.
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Transforming Environments of Health
HGA
HGA, an interdisciplinary design firm with offices nationwide, provides architectural design and all disciplines of engineering. In Sacramento and throughout Northern California, the firm offers architecture, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, plumbing engineering and interior design.

Harnessing Psychedelics for Healing
A UC Davis chemist is developing drugs with all the therapeutic effects of psychedelic drugs — without the hallucinogenic trip.

A Comprehensive Effort
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center looks to leverage recent $17.5 million federal grant
Factoring in local matches, a common requirement for federal grant awards, the money could go much further.

Getting to Know: Lupe Nambo
Licensed marriage and family therapist Lupe Nambo considers
it her mission to “decolonize therapy.”