UC Davis Health Injury and Violence Prevention Program

09/03/2026

Exciting!

The Sacramento City Council on Tuesday approved a $2.25 million project to improve safety and access for students traveling to seven schools across the city. The Vision Zero School Safety Project will bring pedestrian and traffic safety improvements near: Father Keith B. Kenny Elementary School Nato...

09/03/2026

08/18/2026

Great tips! And of course we would add that runners should wear reflective gear and light colors to be seen on the road.

Nearly 50% of runners experience an injury, often from overuse, poor training or worn-out shoes. The good news: simple prevention and treatment strategies can help keep you active and reduce your risk of injury.

07/31/2026

07/22/2026

Let’s talk about melatonin use and kids.

Melatonin has become a popular sleep aid for children, but is it sa...

07/10/2026

Can you spot the students learning to Stop the Bleed? We had a great time teaching bleeding control to this group of future health care workers. Thanks to Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing and our nurse volunteers!

06/30/2026

Urban Biking & Scooting 101 Class in Sacramento: Learn the basics of urban biking and scooting this summer with free City classes

Residents can build confidence riding bicycles and scooters on-street this summer through a series of free Urban Biking & Scooting 101 classes offered by the City of Sacramento. Hosted by the City’s Transportation Planning team, the classes provide practical tips for riding on the street, travelin...

06/10/2026

Summer heat is here! Let’s learn about preventing heatstroke in kids.

Video description: Dr. van der List stands in front of a blue wall as she speaks about the risks and signs of heatstroke. Illustrations and photos of children playing outdoors are shown as examples of hot environments.

When temperatures reach the triple digits, children face a higher r...

05/10/2026

Sharing the importance of Stop the Bleed training with the City of Sacramento’s Pubs, Clubs, and Bars group. Thank you Fox 40!

Video description: Adults in classroom watching slide presentation with images of blood flowing through body and practicing bleeding control skills on themselves and mannequin limbs. Interviews with UC Davis Health doctor and injury prevention manager.

It's national "Stop The Bleeding" month and the City of Sacramento partnered with UC Davis health to teach community members how to respond in a life-threate...