As the Center for Reducing Health Disparities marks its twentieth anniversary, Sergio Aguilar-Gaxiola reflects on the work that has shaped CRHD over two decades: from research and community partnerships to contributions that have helped influence national approaches to meaningful community engagement. With 56 grants and awards and more than $56 million invested, CRHD’s work has centered on a question that remains at the heart of its mission: how can institutions advance health and mental health equity with historically underserved communities through genuine community engagement?

The UC Davis School of Medicine recently honored faculty members and interdisciplinary teams with its 2025 Dean’s Excellence Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in education, mentoring, research, clinical care, inclusion and team excellence.

The UC Davis Center for Reducing Health Disparities recently launched the Cultura for Resilience website, a new online hub highlighting resources, trainings, and project history connected to the California Reducing Disparities Project (CRDP). Since 2016, the center has served as a Technical Assistance Provider for seven Latino community-based organizations implementing Community Defined Evidence Practices (CDEPs) aimed at reducing mental health disparities in Latino communities across California.

UC Davis Center for Reducing Health Disparities Director, Dr. Sergio Aguilar-Gaxiola collaborated with Dr. Lloyd Michener, and Dr. Pierluigi Mancini toco-author Chapter 23: Innovative Models for Mental Health Equity of the recently published Mental Health Equity book now available.

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The Center for Reducing Health Disparities (CRHD), together with its collaborators, proudly co-hosted the 15th Annual Spanish Mini Medical School (SMMS) on Saturday, October 4. What began as a modest community gathering has grown into a beloved tradition — this year’s milestone “quinceañera” edition lived up to the magic.

When the COVID-19 pandemic exposed deep gaps in access to reliable health information and care, researchers and community leaders across the country moved to build better connections.