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May 18, 2022Researchers band peregrine falcon chicks to track progress
Two peregrine falcon chicks were banded by falcon experts from UC Santa Cruz near their nest on the roof of the UC Davis Medical Center. The metal leg bands provide researchers with valuable data on peregrine survival rates, dispersal distances, and population growth rates.
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May 09, 2022UC Davis Health clears way for construction on hospital of the future
UC Davis Health has taken the first step towards building the new California Tower by demolishing multiple temporary buildings. The tower will be added to the existing UC Davis Medical Center. It will feature a 14-story hospital tower and five-story pavilion.
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May 06, 2022CAREcuts Program gives the gift of normalcy one haircut at a time
Stylists from Salon Paisley visited UC Davis Medical Center to give haircuts – known as CAREcuts – to patients as part of The CARE Project. The project provides a holistic approach to healthcare, treating the mind, body, and spirit through an interdisciplinary approach.
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May 05, 2022
Virtual reality 'sneak preview' of California Tower allows staff to provide design feedback
UC Davis Health staff experienced physical and virtual reality technology mock-up tours of the new California Tower at the UC Davis Medical Center. Employees provided feedback on construction design based on functionality for providing patient care in those spaces.
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May 02, 2022UC Davis Health announces collaboration to advance remote care options
A new strategic collaboration with BioIntelliSense will advance remote patient monitoring across care settings using wearable technology and data analytics. Efforts will create a new standard of remote care that reduces the burden of traditional methods of vital sign collection.
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April 26, 2022Welcome to the world – peregrine falcon eggs begin to hatch
UC Davis Medical Center’s peregrine falcon eggs have begun to hatch! The first fluffy white hatching of the new season is slowly waking. The mother peregrine is currently nestled atop the other eggs as she waits for them to hatch.
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April 22, 2022UC Davis Health gives patient a second chance at life — twice
Bassem Mansour has received life-saving care from UC Davis Health twice in his life. To show their appreciation, his family has started a fund to raise money for the Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Program to support pediatric patients.
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April 08, 2022UC Davis Medical Center ranked among World’s Best Hospitals by Newsweek
Newsweek Magazine has named UC Davis Medical Center to its annual list of the “World’s Best Hospitals.” The publication placed the Medical Center 33rd in the United States and among the top 150 globally in its rankings.
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April 06, 2022Medical-surgical nurses earn national recognition with the AMSN PRISM Award®
The Tower 4 Ear Nose and Throat/Internal Medicine Unit has received the PRISM Award® from the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses. They are the only team west of the Mississippi River to receive the award twice.
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April 05, 2022Emergency Department earns accreditation for its care of older adults
The emergency department (ED) at UC Davis Medical Center joins only 21 other EDs in the nation that have achieved Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation from the American College of Emergency Physicians. This is the highest level of the program that provides a standardized set of guidelines to improve the care of older adults.
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April 05, 2022UC Davis Medical Center earns national LGBTQ+ health care honors
The UC Davis Medical Center has been designated an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation as part of its 2022 Healthcare Equality Index report.
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March 28, 2022Eggscellent news: peregrine falcons have returned – and they are expecting
Since at least 2015, a pair of peregrine falcons has called UC Davis Medical Center’s roof home and they have returned again this year. The falcon parents have already laid eggs and livestream viewers may be able to see chicks hatch in late April.
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March 23, 2022Portable MRI device reduces time for diagnosing traumatic brain injuries
UC Davis Health is the first Northern California hospital to utilize a new portable magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) device cleared by the FDA. It should reduce the time it takes for doctors to make critical decisions regarding brain injuries.
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March 22, 2022Man loses 135 pounds for kidney transplant
When Wilson Du got a diagnosis of kidney failure, it was a scary wake-up call. Six years of dialysis and many milestones later, he gets a new organ and a new calling in life, all during National Kidney Month.
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March 16, 2022Endometriosis explained: 9 things women should know
March is endometriosis awareness month. UC Davis OB/GYN physician Clara Paik shares what women need to know about this disorder that affects more than 11% of women in the U.S.
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March 15, 2022$2.7M for digital health equity and future pandemic preparedness
The University of California, Davis, will receive $2.7 million following the passage of federal spending legislation for UC Davis Health’s Digital Health Equity Program and $1 million to help UC Davis establish a Future Pandemic Prevention and Rapid Response Institute.
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March 10, 2022Rapid Response Team receives DAISY Award
The Rapid Response Team has been presented with a DAISY Team Award, which recognizes outstanding members of the nursing community. The team is being honored for exceptional patient care and the emergent support they provide colleagues throughout the hospital.
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February 24, 2022Emergency medicine chair receives prestigious mentor award
UC Davis Health Emergency Medicine Chair Nathan Kuppermann has received the Maureen Andrew Mentor Award from the Society for Pediatric Research, which honors one academic pediatrician annually who has an outstanding record of mentorship and leadership.
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February 08, 2022The blood supply shortage: Why it’s happening and how you can help
There is a critical shortage of blood supply nationwide. UC Davis Health’s medical director of transfusion services explains what’s being done to stretch the blood supply, encourage donation and plan for the future.
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February 07, 2022
How to do an at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen test correctly
At-home rapid antigen tests are a key tool in stopping the spread of COVID-19, but it’s important they are used properly. UC Davis Health pediatric nurse Claudio Alvarado shares a step-by-step guide to doing a test.
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