Some recent examples of our ongoing efforts to advance health for all.
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November 26, 2024Medical student shares passion for Native American tradition through beading workshops
A second-year UC Davis medical student shares her passion for Native American culture by hosting lunchtime beading workshops for fellow students.
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November 19, 2024UC Davis Health named one of 'America’s Dream Employers'
Forbes has named UC Davis Health as one of “America’s Dream Employers” after assessing areas like career growth, work-life balance, diversity and workplace culture.
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November 15, 2024UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center names physician-in-chief
David Tom Cooke is now the permanent physician-in-chief of UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center after serving in an interim capacity for the past year.
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November 13, 2024Community partners key to success of vaccine clinic focused on neurodevelopmental conditions
Community partnerships led to a specialized clinic delivering COVID and flu shots to individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions like autism at the MIND Institute.
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November 07, 2024Willow Clinic student volunteers host health and resources fair Saturday in Sacramento
Physical exams, flu vaccines and housing resources are among the services students will provide Saturday at the annual Veteran’s Day Health Fair.
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October 31, 2024Medical school awarded grant to share best practices on socially accountable admissions reform
UC Davis School of Medicine and UMass Chan Medical School have partnered to create a toolkit on socially conscious admissions to change the landscape of medicine.
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October 28, 2024UC Davis Children’s Hospital provides life-saving care to Lodi baby
Ruthie Eyer was born with Down syndrome and a heart defect. Coming to UC Davis Children’s Hospital helped save her life.
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October 25, 2024UC Davis Health offers Lung Cancer Screening Day on Saturday, Nov. 9
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and UC Davis Health is making it easy for eligible patients to get screened.
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October 24, 2024UC Davis medical residency programs expand to Central Valley
UC Davis resident physicians training in OB-GYN and cardiothoracic surgery are caring for patients in Modesto under a new partnership with Doctors Medical Center.
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October 23, 2024Orthopaedic project aims to reduce children’s exposure to opioids
Surgeon Amanda Whitaker has received a grant from the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America to study how to reduce opioid use in children.
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October 17, 2024Study shows that Rett syndrome in females is not just less severe, but different
Symptoms and disease progression of Rett syndrome are different in females than males. A new MIND Institute study shows why it is important to understand these differences to develop better treatments.
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October 15, 2024HEALIX study aims to reduce cervical cancer rates and health disparities
The cancer center joined Peach Tree Health clinics to examine cervical cancer rates in underserved women and study whether HPV testing and vaccines can help.
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October 10, 2024UC Davis nursing and medical schools awarded for diversity education for third time
The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing and UC Davis School of Medicine are honored for outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion with the Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award.
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October 08, 2024U.S. News & World Report names UC Davis Children’s Hospital among best children’s hospitals for 2024-2025
Publication recognizes hospital in 5 specialties
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October 04, 2024UC Davis neuroscientist earns national educator award
Neuroscientist Theanne Griffith, who is also a children’s book author, has received the 2024 Society for Neuroscience Science Educator Award.
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October 03, 2024Virtual family-centered rounds help parents support their child’s care
Virtual family-centered rounds provide a valuable resource for families with babies in the NICU.
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October 03, 202414th Annual UC Davis Health Spanish Mini Medical School open for online registration
Online registration is open for Spanish Mini Medical School at UC Davis Health, which features California Department of Public Health Director Tomás Aragón among the presenters.
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October 02, 2024Research in 4 continents links outdoor air pollution to differences in children’s brains
New research shows that even outdoor air pollution levels that are below government air-quality standards are associated with differences in children’s brains.
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October 01, 2024Free mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Free mammograms are available to encourage uninsured or underinsured females over 40 to get screened during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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October 01, 2024Can telehealth help patients stick with Buprenorphine for opioid addiction?
A study focused on patients prescribed buprenorphine in emergency departments explores the effectiveness of telehealth visits in boosting long-term use of the medication for treating opioid addiction.
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September 27, 2024Internal medicine physician Stephany Sanchez receives national award for advancing DEI efforts
Stephany Sanchez was recently honored by the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine with its 2025 AAIM Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award.
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September 25, 2024Telehealth visits can expand access to pediatric physiatry care
A new study finds hybrid appointments are viable alternatives to in-person physiatry exams for children.
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September 25, 2024‘It’s hard work, but worth it’: Marcia Faustin on life as a family, sports medicine doctor
Marcia Faustin, the co-head physician of the U.S. Gymnastics women’s team and UC Davis Division I intercollegiate athletics, reflects on her journey as a Black female physician delivering care to patients of all ages.
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September 25, 2024How does transportation impact dialysis patient outcomes?
Researchers are conducting a study to better understand the impact transportation and different modes of transportation have on dialysis patient outcomes.
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September 24, 2024Black surgeons from across the nation meet and network at UC Davis Health
UC Davis Health’s commitment to advancing health equity was on full display while hosting the annual scientific meeting of the Society of Black Academic Surgeons.
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September 20, 2024Stroke rates increasing in those with sickle cell disease, despite treatment efforts
The incidence of stroke is on the rise for people with sickle cell disease, despite a major effort to encourage guidelines that could improve outcomes.
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September 17, 2024
Life-saving stem cell transplant program revitalized
UC Davis Health’s pediatric stem cell (bone marrow) transplant program is rejuvenated under new leadership.
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September 11, 2024School of Medicine leads in external research funding for UC Davis
The UC Davis School of Medicine received $400 million in external research awards in fiscal year 2023-24. These federal, state and industry awards fund cutting edge medical and health research.
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September 11, 2024Residents in San Joaquin Valley breathe chemical pesticides, according to new study
A UC Davis Health study found 22 percent of adults and 10 percent of children who participated in an air-quality study in California’s San Joaquin Valley were breathing detectable levels of pesticides.
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September 03, 2024UC Davis Health celebrates one-year anniversary of new liver transplant program
The Transplant Center is celebrating the one-year anniversary of completing its first liver transplant. During this first year, the center performed a higher-than-expected 41 liver transplants.
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September 03, 2024False-positive mammogram results discourage some women from future screenings
A false-positive mammogram may deter women from future screenings, according to a new study. But staying on schedule remains key to early detection of cancer.
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August 22, 2024No. 1 health system in California and among ‘America’s Best-In-State Employers’
UC Davis Health is the top-ranked health system in California based on a Forbes’ survey of employee and public evaluations.
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August 22, 2024Employees donate more than 900 new backpacks to local children
UC Davis Health employees donated more than 900 backpacks to “Operation Backpack” to ensure children who are unhoused or in foster care were ready for the school year.
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August 15, 2024New funding for violence prevention research in California
The California Firearm Violence Research Center is awarding $225,000 to support research on the causes, consequences, and prevention of violence
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August 12, 2024UC Davis nursing professor awarded $1.25 million training grant
Professor Leigh Ann Simmons received a Ruth L. Kirschstein Institutional National Research Service Award from the National Institutes of Health to train doctoral students in health equity research.
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August 08, 2024ADHD symptoms in autistic children linked to neighborhood conditions
UC Davis researchers have found that poverty and lack of resources at birth are linked to greater ADHD symptoms in autistic children.
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July 30, 2024San Joaquin County teens learn from UC Davis medical students
The UC Davis School of Medicine hosted 24 high school students from San Joaquin County who aspire to become doctors in Central Valley communities.
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July 29, 2024
UC Davis School of Medicine welcomes the Class of 2028
The UC Davis School of Medicine welcomed nearly 140 students into the Class of 2028
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July 25, 2024Student inspired to study medicine after rural surgeon heals his broken finger
A finger injury at age 14 set Noah Lyndall on a path that brought him to the School of Medicine where he is among 139 new, first year students.
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July 24, 2024Protecting athletes’ mental health from social media risks
Marcia Faustin, co-head physician for the U.S. Gymnastics Team at the Paris Olympics, shares her take on the impact of social media on athletes’ mental health.
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July 23, 2024U.S. News ranks UC Davis School of Medicine a national leader in primary care training, research
The latest “Best Medical Schools” rankings by U.S. News & World Report places UC Davis as a national leader in primary care training, diversity and research.
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July 22, 2024Enloe Health cancer patients gain easy access to UC Davis clinical trials
Enloe Health is the newest affiliate of the UC Davis Health Cancer Care Network. Its cancer patients can now get advance care close to home.
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July 19, 2024UC Davis nursing school’s high school program earns national STEM award
The Summer Health Institute for Nursing Exploration and Success at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing is recognized for making a difference for underrepresented groups.
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July 16, 2024Large study confirms: Siblings of autistic children have 20% chance of autism
A new, large study confirms earlier findings that children with an autistic sibling have a 20% chance of being autistic themselves.
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July 12, 2024California cancer patients now have greater access to life-saving biomarker testing
A new law backed by the University of California gives cancer patients access to biomarker testing so targeted therapies can be used to fight their cancer.
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July 09, 2024Understanding how abdominal aortic aneurysms grow in women
New research indicates that abdominal aortic aneurysms grow faster in women and suggests clinical guidelines should be revised.
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July 08, 2024UC Davis Health launches digital program to support people after incarceration
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the Digital CoLab have partnered to create digital resources and support for individuals reentering communities after incarceration.
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June 27, 2024‘Ending Unequal Treatment’: National report finds little progress in health equity over two decades
The U.S. has made little progress in advancing health equity over the past two decades according to a new report. But report co-author, psychiatrist Ruth Shim, finds room for hope.
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June 20, 2024New at-home monitoring program for patients with high blood pressure
UC Davis Health and Best Buy Health have established a new remote patient monitoring program for patients with high blood pressure.
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June 17, 2024$5.6 million for precision-medicine program aimed at treating and preventing disease
A $5.6 million NIH award will allow continued engagement and enrollment for the All of Us Research Program and the Nutrition for Precision Health study.
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June 14, 2024MIND Institute café now open, serving coffee, tea and baked goods
Four years after closing due to the pandemic, the MIND Institute café has reopened. Purple Tree, a nonprofit which employs people with disabilities, offers beverages and baked goods.
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June 13, 2024Telehealth program aims to reduce health care disparities for Black patients giving birth
A new telehealth program at UC Davis Health aims to reduce disparities for Black patients who are giving birth.
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June 03, 2024Gastroenterology fellow receives graduate medical education equity award
Third-year UC Davis Health GI fellow Alex Zhornitskiy has received an award recognizing his leadership in diversifying the future physician workforce and advocating for the underserved.
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May 30, 2024Sacramento’s first comprehensive trauma recovery center to open at UC Davis Health
UC Davis Health will open a trauma recovery center thanks to a $1.2 million grant from the California Victim Compensation Board.
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May 30, 2024Cause of common type of heart failure may be different for women and men
A new mouse study of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) found sex differences at the cellular level. The findings could have implications for how HFpEF is treated in women compared to men.
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May 30, 2024Reports provided by caregivers via telehealth a good alternative to in-person developmental assessments
A new study involving UC Davis Health finds that developmental assessments via telehealth with reports from caregivers may be a good alternative to in-person evaluations. The findings may help increase access to autism screenings.
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May 28, 2024Documentary highlights how UC Davis nursing school creates equity-minded nurses
A new national documentary features how the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing confronts bias and racism in nursing education.
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May 24, 2024New family medicine residency training site cares for underserved patients in West Sacramento
The UC Davis family medicine residency program collaborates with CommuniCare+OLE to start a new training site to care for underserved patients in West Sacramento.
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May 22, 2024
Researchers find key differences in brain development between autistic boys and girls
A new study by UC Davis researchers finds key differences in the development of the cortex between autistic boys and girls ages 2-13.
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May 22, 20244th Vietnamese Mini Medical School focused on mental health, heart disease
UC Davis Health hosted its fourth annual Vietnamese Mini Medical School, with a focus on the heart health and mental wellbeing of the aging Vietnamese community in Sacramento.
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May 10, 2024UC Davis Health recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equity Leader
UC Davis Medical Center has been re-designated as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
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May 09, 2024New leadership for cancer center’s Office of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility
David Tom Cooke has been tapped to oversee the Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Office of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility
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April 29, 2024UC Davis Health ramps up work with small, diverse local businesses by 23%
As part of its Anchor Institution Mission, UC Davis Health has increased its local spending on small and diverse businesses by 23%.
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April 25, 2024
School of Medicine hosts Merced County teenagers and encourages them to become physicians
Nearly 20 high school students from Merced County visited the UC Davis School of Medicine to learn what it takes to become a doctor.
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April 23, 2024New study points to racial and social barriers that block treatment for multiple myeloma
Socioeconomic factors are preventing some patients from accessing common treatment to stop progression of multiple myeloma.
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April 19, 2024New study confirms community pharmacies can help people quit smoking
New study by UC Davis researchers shows how pharmacies may provide crucial access to tobacco cessation tools that help people successfully quit smoking.
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April 12, 2024Colon and rectal cancer on the rise in young adults
Colon and rectal cancer are on the rise among young adults. Screenings now start at 45.
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April 12, 2024Surgeons use collarbone to create new upper arm for young cancer patient
When Sydney Engle was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, her parents put their trust in UC Davis Children’s Hospital and R. Lor Randall.
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April 10, 2024UC Davis and Cal Poly Humboldt launch program to attract Native Americans into medical school
UC Davis and Cal Poly Humboldt have jointly launched a new program to steer Native American students toward medical school.
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April 10, 2024UC Davis Health launches novel digital health program to expand colorectal cancer screening
Reminders for colorectal cancer screening, and the screening itself, are becoming more convenient, thanks to a new digital health project.
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April 04, 2024
New clinic for treatment-resistant depression opens at UC Davis Health
The Advanced Psychiatric Therapeutics Clinic offers esketamine and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for patients with treatment-resistant depression.
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March 27, 2024$3M Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant to fund gun violence research
UC Davis Health received a $3 million grant to support research by the Black & Brown Collective. The group is studying gun violence that disproportionately impacts marginalized communities.
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March 26, 2024Emergency Medicine team trains health care professionals in West Africa
An Emergency Medicine team from UC Davis Health recently traveled to The Gambia to deliver an intensive training program on portable ultrasound equipment to healthcare professionals.
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March 20, 2024Experts warn climate change will fuel spread of infectious diseases
Infectious diseases specialists call the medical field to be ready to deal with the impact of climate change on spreading diseases, such as malaria, Valley fever, E-coli and Lyme disease.
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March 18, 2024Report finds state’s mental health programs need consistent funding, community engagement
UC Davis health researchers evaluated California’s mental health crisis management and prevention programs. Their report called for more sustainable programs and community collaborations to support people with mental illness.
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March 15, 2024
‘I got Davis!’ Match Day places medical students into residency programs
The UC Davis School of Medicine hosted the annual Match Day where students learned where they’ll spend the next several years of residency training.
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March 15, 2024‘Birds of a feather’: UC Davis Health’s falcon expert shares his passion for peregrines
How does someone who has worked in the Purchasing Department for 17 years become the go-to source for all things peregrine falcon? We asked procurement supervisor William Corbett about his expertise.
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March 14, 2024Medical student uses research to advocate for the unhoused
A UC Davis medical student takes to a national audience of family medicine physicians to advocate for better health care access for people experiencing homelessness.
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March 12, 2024UC Davis nursing faculty receive seed grant for work in Kenya
UC Davis School of Nursing faculty have received a $20,000 grant to help support global clinical work and interprofessional-education simulation training in Kenya.
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March 06, 2024UC Davis Asthma Network hosts first annual Asthma Bootcamp
The UC Davis Asthma Network hosted its first-ever Asthma Bootcamp to educate asthma patients and their home healthcare guardians on strategies to better control their condition.
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February 29, 2024UC Davis partners with community group to help fill research jobs
UC Davis partners with Greater Sacramento Urban League to train more people to become clinical research coordinators, a job that is in high demand.
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February 27, 2024
Street medicine team improves lives of unhoused patients
Twice a week, providers from UC Davis Health board Sacramento County’s mobile health clinic to care for patients in and around homeless encampments.
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February 21, 2024UC Davis Health launches digital inclusion program
A new collaboration between UC Davis Health and Verizon Business will provide access to technology, connectivity, and health care for underserved populations.
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February 15, 2024
‘Nothing holds him back’: Child born with 2 very rare conditions gets lifesaving care
17 surgeries later, 6-year-old boy runs on prosthetic legs and Paralympic dreams.
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February 09, 2024Putting women’s heart health first: Cardiovascular medicine program celebrates 30 years
The UC Davis Women's Cardiovascular Medicine Program celebrated its 30-year anniversary with a gala on National Wear Red Day.
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February 08, 2024Assistant clinical professor selected to national program for emerging STEM leaders
A clinical professor of infectious diseases has been appointed to the 2024 New Voices cohort at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
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February 06, 2024Study finds novel weight-loss telewellness program makes financial sense
A “whole health” approach to promoting weight loss among women with low income was found cost-effective, according to a new study by the Center for Healthcare Policy and Research.
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February 01, 2024Master Sgt. asks surgeon who saved his life to perform Air Force reenlistment ceremony
Two years after she helped to save his life, UC Davis Health surgeon Rachel Russo performed an Air Force reenlistment ceremony for Master Sgt. Manny Salinas.
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January 24, 2024Study finds disparities in diagnosis and treatment of dementia
A new study finds some racial and ethnic groups are less likely to receive an accurate and timely dementia diagnosis or anti-dementia medication compared to non-Hispanic white Americans.
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January 18, 2024‘Trailblazer’: Becker’s honors UC Davis for ‘great psychiatry and mental health programs’
The UC Davis Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is included in Becker’s list of hospitals and health systems with "great psychiatry and mental health programs."
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January 17, 2024$24M NIH grant extends Study of Healthy Aging in African Americans
UC Davis Health received a $24 million grant from the National Institute on Aging, part of the NIH, to extend by five years the ongoing Study of Healthy Aging in African Americans (STAR).
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January 12, 2024Asthma bootcamp will educate patients on treatment plans, inhalers and more
The UC Davis Asthma Network will host a bootcamp to educate patients on strategies to control their asthma and recognize the valuable contributions of unpaid caregivers.
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January 05, 2024UC Davis Health creates road map to diversify health care workforce
UC Davis Health initiated an anchor institution strategy and used social determinants rather than race and ethnicity to increase diversity in its workforce.
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January 03, 2024Alum-funded travel and research award allows residents to improve access to neurosurgery care in Bolivia
The Dr. Jared Ament Global Neurosurgery Travel Award improves global neurosurgery accessibility by supporting neurological surgery residents in research and a yearly weeklong service trip abroad.
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December 15, 2023Newest class of Betty Irene Moore nursing graduates celebrates pinning
Newest class of Betty Irene Moore nurses celebrates pinning
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December 08, 2023Spanish-speaking children with type 1 diabetes face barriers to using medical technology
A new UC Davis study finds that Spanish-speaking children with type 1 diabetes are less likely to use insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring devices.
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December 07, 2023‘Honestly, she saved my life.’ Nurse practitioner's concern helps patient escape abuse
Emily thought a doctor would just put her on antidepressants and send her on her way. Instead she experienced newfound hope and a lasting connection.
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November 29, 2023Shaikh will lead American Academy of Pediatrics project on adolescent substance use and mental health
Ulfat Shaikh, medical director of health care quality at UC Davis Health, has been appointed project leader for the American Academy of Pediatrics' national primary care quality improvement collaborative.
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November 22, 2023Elisa Tong to help lead health equity-focused population science research
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center has appointed Elisa Tong assistant director for population sciences.
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November 21, 2023Cancer center appoints new interim physician-in-chief
David Tom Cooke has been appointed interim physician-in-chief of UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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November 21, 2023Emergency medicine physician receives two national awards for advancing health equity
Emergency medicine physician Tiffani Johnson has received two national awards from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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November 20, 2023Family caregivers share common job but diverse experiences
A new report from the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing details the diverse experiences of caregivers in California.
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November 17, 2023UC Davis Health team travels to Kenya to help improve chronic disease management
A group of UC Davis Health providers from different specialties traveled to Kenya to help train providers and improve disease management for local Kenyans.
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November 16, 2023
UC Davis medical students reach underserved populations between Sacramento and Portland
A new training program sends UC Davis medical students to Klamath Falls, OR, in an effort to increase the number of doctors in underserved areas.
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October 27, 2023Stockton prenatal clinic opens new location
A new UC Davis Health Stockton clinic location for patients with high-risk pregnancies has opened this week.
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October 20, 2023New study shows Black patients more likely to be restrained than other racial groups
A new study found that Black patients are more likely to be physically restrained than adults from other racial groups.
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October 18, 2023American Academy of Pediatrics honors 3 UC Davis Health physicians
Three UC Davis Health physicians were among the 60 pediatricians, pediatric subspecialists and trainees who were recognized this month by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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October 12, 2023UC Davis medical and nursing schools receive national diversity award for second time
The UC Davis School of Medicine and Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing are recognized among the nation’s top higher education institutions for diversity.
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October 12, 2023Study explores how changing autism traits are linked to mental health conditions
A study of autistic children ages 6-11 finds a relationship between changes in the intensity of autism traits and increases in mental health challenges.
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October 11, 2023UC Davis nursing school receives national honor for diversity
The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing received the Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award, which shows an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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October 09, 2023UC Davis MIND Institute offers specialized COVID and flu vaccine clinic
The UC Davis MIND Institute is offering a specialized COVID and flu vaccine clinic for individuals with autism, Down syndrome and other neurodevelopmental disabilities this fall.
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October 06, 2023
MIND Institute hosts annual ‘Learning Together’ in-person Spanish conference Oct. 28
The MIND Institute and community partners are hosting “Learning Together” Oct. 28. The conference will be delivered in Spanish and focus on inclusion for individuals with developmental disabilities.
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October 04, 2023Medical students earn top honors at national conference
A poster by UC Davis medical students highlighting care for immigrants at the Knights Landing student-run clinic won top honors at the national Latino Student Medical Association’s national conference.
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October 02, 2023Why women should start getting mammograms at age 40
It is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center is spreading the word about new guidelines urging mammograms starting at age 40.
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September 28, 2023Psychiatry researchers get $4.7 million NIMH grant to test autism intervention in community
Researchers in the UC Davis Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the MIND Institute have received $4.7 million from the National Institute of Mental Health to test a child-focused autism intervention in community agencies.
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September 27, 2023New California Tobacco Cessation Policy Research Center to be housed at cancer center
California’s new Tobacco Cessation Policy Research Center will be located at UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center and funded with a $3.7 million state grant.
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September 22, 2023Ruth Shim named in Sacramento Bee’s ‘Top 20 Black Change Makers’
The Sacramento Bee has named Ruth Shim, a professor of clinical psychiatry and associate dean of diverse and inclusive education at UC Davis School of Medicine, one of the “Top 20 Black Change Makers.”
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September 20, 2023Sickle cell patient rings the bell to celebrate milestone
Ten-year-old sickle cell patient Cameron Bowers Woods was the first sickle cell patient to ring the bell, a tradition that marks the end of treatment, at UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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September 15, 2023UC Davis Health launches volunteer doula program
UC Davis Medical Center now offers trained professionals to provide emotional and physical support to women during childbirth.
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September 15, 2023Prep Médico inspires Latino students to pursue health careers
An innovative pathway program led by the UC Davis School of Medicine and Kaiser Permanente to boost the number of Latino health professionals has helped hundreds of undergraduate students pursue careers in medicine.
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September 15, 20232 faculty members and resident earn awards from Physicians for a Healthy California
Faculty members Tonya Fancher, Alyssa Ashbaugh Ortega and Melody Tran-Reina have received awards from Physicians for a Healthy California.
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September 14, 2023Julie Dang named to Cancer Health’s 25: Champions of Health Equity
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center researcher Julie Dang is honored by Cancer Health magazine for her efforts to address cancer health disparities.
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September 13, 2023Record external funding supports UC Davis School of Medicine research
UC Davis exceeded $1 billion in external research funding in the fiscal year 2022–23. The School of Medicine contributed 40% of this amount, achieving a new research funding record.
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September 11, 2023
‘Mammovan’ rolls into Oak Park to bring breast cancer screening to women in community
Instead of coming to a clinic, a clinic came to the community. Free mobile mammograms were provided to low-income women in Oak Park.
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September 07, 2023
Toxic stress in childhood can lead to chronic health conditions. Here are 4 ways to protect your kids.
In California, one in three children is at risk for toxic stress, which can lead to health conditions including chronic lung disease, heart disease and mental health conditions.
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September 01, 2023Record number of people attend MIND Institute Family Resource Fair
More than 350 people turned out for the UC Davis MIND Institute’s biggest back-to-school resource fair and picnic over the weekend.
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August 31, 2023First hybrid MIND Summer Institute on Neurodevelopmental Disabilities a success
More than 200 experts, community members, self-advocates, family members and more gathered to talk about inclusion at the MIND Institute’s Summer Institute last month.
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August 30, 2023UC Davis Health brings in-home urgent care to Sacramento
UC Davis Health is collaborating with DispatchHealth on a new urgent medical care at home program, which will provide patients same-day, in-home medical care.
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August 29, 2023MIND Institute director calls for new approach to equity in autism, fragile X research
MIND Institute Director Leonard Abbeduto has co-authored a paper in the American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities that calls for a paradigm shift in disability research.
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August 21, 2023
MIND Institute gets $4.7 million NIMH grant to test autism intervention in community
Researchers in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the MIND Institute have received $4.7 million from the National Institute of Mental Health to test a child-focused autism intervention with community partners.
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August 21, 2023
UC Davis program inspires area students for future in nursing
Students at the Summer Health Institute for Nursing Exploration and Success program learned about the nursing profession and how to prepare for a successful future.
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August 16, 2023JAMA article recounts School of Medicine’s holistic admissions practices
Three deans with the UC Davis School of Medicine explain in a JAMA commentary how representation of historically excluded learners tripled in the past 15 years.
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August 16, 202310 nurses were chosen for a national leadership program. 3 are from UC Davis Health
Nurses chosen for 12-month program that invests in future generations of nurse leaders, health care influencers, entrepreneurs and innovators.
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August 09, 2023UC Davis Health’s Alzheimer’s collaborations yielding early results locally
UC Davis Health is partnering with health allies on the new “Blue Zones” project, which aims to curb Alzheimer’s Disease in Sacramento and California.
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August 08, 2023Urology resident honored for devotion to diversity, equity and inclusion
Urology resident Gabriela Gonzalez has been honored with the 2023 Ifeanyi Onyeji, M.D. UCDH Trainee Award in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
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August 03, 2023Safe Kids Greater Sacramento at UC Davis Health honored with national award
Safe Kids Worldwide recently honored Safe Kids Greater Sacramento at UC Davis Health with a national award for outstanding work in communications, awareness and advocacy.
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August 02, 2023UC Davis MIND Institute to host free Family Resource Fair and picnic Aug. 26
The UC Davis MIND Institute is hosting a free family resource fair and picnic focused on individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities like autism, ADHD and Down syndrome.
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August 01, 2023
Betty Irene Moore Fellows gather at UC Davis nursing school for fourth annual convocation
The 2023 Convocation marked largest ever gathering of fellows, national advisory council members, nurse leaders and program faculty.
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July 31, 2023New School of Medicine students welcomed during induction ceremony
The School of Medicine welcomed 137 new students during its annual induction ceremony on Saturday.
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July 31, 2023MIND Institute camp for kids with autism, ADHD and more a big success
Camp MIND, a half-day summer camp for young people with autism, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental disabilities was a success, with dozens of campers this year.
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July 28, 2023UC Davis Health Executive Chef Santana Diaz honored with foodservice excellence award
Executive Chef Santana Diaz was honored during the International Fresh Produce Association Foodservice Conference with the Foodservice Award in the area of hospitals and health care.
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July 26, 2023Filipina immigrant who defied the odds among medical students to be inducted Saturday
First-year medical student Christi Candido had convinced herself she didn’t have what it takes to get into the UC Davis School of Medicine. But people close to her convinced her otherwise.
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July 26, 2023Comprehensive Heart Failure Program enhances care for patients through remote monitoring
UC Davis Health cardiologists presented evidence in a recent study that remote monitoring programs can improve guideline-directed therapy for heart failure patients.
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July 24, 2023Pediatric GI telehealth for COVID-19 pandemic and beyond
How is telehealth currently being used within pediatric GI and what does the future hold? A new review assesses the telehealth landscape and identifies future challenges.
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July 24, 2023Environmentally sustainable emergency medicine
Emergency Medicine has implemented initiatives that reduce waste and increase sustainability, allowing them to provide patients with more environmentally conscious emergency care.
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July 20, 2023
Volunteering in late life may protect the brain against cognitive decline and dementia
Volunteering in late life is associated with better cognitive function — specifically, better executive function and episodic memory, according to a new UC Davis study.
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July 18, 2023Pediatric GI, endocrine patients gain more access to mental health services
Pediatric endocrinology, GI and pain clinic patients are enjoying increased access to mental health services, improving their health care experience.
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July 18, 2023UC Davis Health embarks on innovative care at home journey
With the help of UC Davis Health digital health leaders, the American Medical Association has formulated a comprehensive Health at Home framework.
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July 14, 2023UC Davis Health is advancing tobacco treatment for Medi-Cal members
UC Davis Health received a CA Quits grant and a TRDRP research award that would help support initiatives and resources for people to stop smoking.
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July 14, 2023New CAARE Center web course teaches trauma-responsive knowledge to caregivers
The UC Davis CAARE Center has launched a free new web course this month for caregivers of youth experiencing sex trafficking and exploitation.
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July 05, 2023UC Davis Medical Center celebrates 50th anniversary
Since it was purchased by the University of California Regents in 1973, UC Davis Medical Center has been providing world-class care to the Sacramento region.
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July 03, 2023
UC Davis nursing school models how to increase diversity without affirmative action
In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision striking down affirmative action, the UC Davis School of Nursing shows how to increase diversity through a holistic admissions process.
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June 30, 2023
High school students enjoy a preview of health careers
Some 60 teenagers from throughout the Greater Sacramento region converged at UC Davis Health over the past week to learn about careers as part of the Health Equity Academy.
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June 28, 2023Study finds Black women with sickle cell disease have worse maternal health outcomes
Black women in the United States experience disproportionately worse maternal health outcomes than all other racial groups, which further negatively impacts Black women with sickle cell disease.
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June 28, 2023Landmark NCI grant bolsters UC Davis cancer health equity research
UC Davis researchers join colleagues at Stanford and UCSF to study how helping people rise above persistent poverty may help prevent cancer.
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June 23, 2023
School of Medicine prepares students to advocate for patients
The School of Medicine has launched a new program to teach health care advocacy and policy to students passionate about being a voice for underserved patients.
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June 22, 2023MIND Summer Institute on Neurodevelopmental Disabilities focuses on inclusion for all
The UC Davis MIND Institute’s annual event focused on families, providers and self-advocates of individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities is July 28.
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June 22, 2023Courtney Lyles is the new director of the Center for Healthcare Policy and Research
Courtney Lyles joins UC Davis as a professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences and the new director of the Center for Healthcare Policy and Research.
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June 15, 2023Number of Sacramento residents age 65 or older growing at fastest rate in 130 years
The number of Sacramento-area residents aged 65 or older grew at the fastest rate in 130 years. UC Davis Health is prepared to meet their health care needs.
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June 15, 2023
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra visits UC Davis Medical Center to discuss food as medicine
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra visited UC Davis Medical Center’s café and joined a roundtable discussion on food insecurity and health care.
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June 14, 2023UC Davis Center for Health and Technology hosts AvenueM students
Community college students got a taste of what it is like to be a physician at the Center for Health and Technology, thanks to training provided by AvenueM.
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June 14, 2023Perinatal, neonatal and opioid use disorder specialists share expertise with rural providers
For the past three years, perinatal, neonatal and opioid use disorder specialists have worked with rural hospitals and community partners through telehealth.
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June 13, 2023UC Davis Health launches new geriatric division
UC Davis Health combines geriatric-focused specialties into its new Division of Geriatrics, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, dedicated to age-friendly care.
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June 09, 2023Emergency medicine physician Katren Tyler wins award from national organization
The Academy of Geriatric Emergency Medicine has honored emergency medicine physician Katren Tyler for career achievement in education.
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June 08, 2023UC Davis oncologist and researcher receives local cancer award
Elysia Alvarez, a clinical scientist who specializes in children, adolescents and young adults with cancer will receive a research grant at the annual Spaghetti Western fundraiser.
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June 07, 2023UC Davis and Orgenesis partner to boost access to gene and cell therapies in California
UC Davis and Orgenesis are rolling out processing units that allow cell and gene therapies to be developed and manufactured onsite. This will increase patient access to therapies.
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June 06, 2023Rep. Doris Matsui praises UC Davis Health for digital access to care
UC Davis Health is hosting COVID-19 community testing sites where uninsured patients who test positive can get immediate access to a medical provider via telehealth.
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June 06, 2023A new employment model for people with autism and intellectual disabilities
A UC Davis MIND Institute researcher is testing a new framework aimed at helping more people with autism and intellectual disabilities find success with employment.
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June 05, 2023Laura Fejerman named Placer Breast Cancer Endowed Chair
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center leader and breast cancer researcher Laura Fejerman is the inaugural holder of the Placer Breast Cancer Endowed Chair.
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June 01, 2023Calling all citizen scientists who use wells!
Own a well and wonder if the water quality could pose a cancer risk? You may want to enroll in a new cancer center study.
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June 01, 2023
Trio of medical students create community health conference
Three UC Davis medical students created and hosted a community health conference that drew about 150 fellow students from throughout California.
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June 01, 2023School of Medicine faculty receive national award to support mental health care
Faculty from the School of Medicine received a grant from the Association of American Medical Colleges to enhance access to mental and behavioral health care.
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June 01, 2023$6 million U.S. Department of Labor grant awarded to UC Davis nursing school
The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis has received a $6 million grant to support efforts to expand and diversify nursing faculty and instructors.
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May 24, 2023Advancing health equity in breast cancer care
Two $750,000 research grants awarded by Gilead Sciences will help the cancer center launch innovative outreach programs aimed at improving breast cancer health equity.
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May 23, 2023School of Nursing researcher receives National Cancer Institute grant
Alex Fauer determines if a hybrid care model can benefit outcomes for older cancer survivors and their caregivers.
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May 22, 2023Davis Joint Unified School District designated first Heart Safe School District in California
Davis Joint Unified School District has been designated the first school district in California to be a Heart Safe School District by Project ADAM Sacramento.
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May 19, 2023
Study aims to understand lung cancer in non-smoking Asian American women
A Bay Area study of non-smoking Asian American women with lung cancer has expanded to include Sacramento. The study is the first and largest of its kind.
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May 18, 2023UC Davis Health receives two AAMC Telehealth Equity Catalyst Awards
UC Davis Health has received two Telehealth Equity Catalyst (TEC) Awards from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) in recognition of the academic medical institution’s commitment to leverage telehealth to improve health care equity.
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May 17, 2023Practice Greenhealth recognizes UC Davis Health with 7 environmental excellence awards
Practice Greenhealth has recognized UC Davis Health as a national leader in environmental sustainability for the second year in a row.
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May 17, 2023California surgeon general urges future doctors to screen patients for childhood trauma
California Surgeon General Diana Ramos visited with UC Davis medical students and urged them to advance health equity in their future careers.
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May 17, 20235 UC Davis surgery residents promoted to US Air Force major
Five UC Davis Health surgery residents were recently promoted to the rank of major in the United States Air Force during a ceremony.
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May 15, 2023UC Davis nursing school announces 2023 Betty Irene Moore Fellows
The Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators has announced its largest cohort ever: 16 nurse scientists from around the U.S.
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May 11, 2023Cancer center launches new science hub called WeCARE
The Women’s Cancer Care and Research Program is a new initiative to drive community-informed science that advances prevention and treatment of breast and gynecologic cancers.
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May 10, 2023UC Davis Health schools named among country’s best in health care education
The UC Davis School of Medicine and Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing are among the nation’s top programs, according to the latest rankings from U.S. News and World Report.
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May 05, 2023First-ever limb loss awareness event connects experts and community
The first annual limb loss and limb difference celebration hosted by UC Davis Health brought together experts, local organizations, limb loss survivors and their families.
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May 04, 2023How does stress from everyday life impact heart health?
UC Davis Health scientists have received a grant from the American Heart Association to study the effects of chronic stress on cardiovascular disease in underserved populations.
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April 26, 2023Spanish Mini Medical School to take place on Saturday
Mini Medical School in Spanish returns this Saturday after a three-year break and features UC Davis Health experts sharing valuable tips on healthy aging.
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April 25, 2023UC Davis nursing school remains a top 25 graduate nursing program in new U.S. News & World Report rankings
For the third year in a row, the national publication ranks the school’s master’s-degree programs in nursing as 23rd.
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April 21, 2023Tool to support long-distance caregivers gets NIH funding boost
UC Davis Health researcher receives new funding for an interactive platform she developed that offers a real-time view of older adults living alone.
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April 21, 2023Earth Day: How anesthesiologists are tackling greenhouse gases in the operating room
Most people don’t think about the carbon footprint of surgery, but anesthetic gases are greenhouse gases. UC Davis is using a less-polluting gas—and less of it.
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April 20, 2023Physician Tiffani Johnson elected president of the Academic Pediatric Association
Tiffani Johnson, associate professor of emergency medicine, was recently named president-elect of the Academic Pediatric Association. Her three-year term begins April 30.
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April 14, 2023UC Davis to host colorectal cancer health fair on Saturday
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center is collaborating with community partners to educate the public on colorectal cancer prevention and general health information.
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April 11, 2023Farmworker health, safety and rights are focus of conference
UC Davis Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety, a center in the Department of Public Health Sciences, co-sponsored a first-of-its-kind conference aimed at improving farmworker health.
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April 10, 2023
Nursing pathway program readies for new students this summer
Summer Health Institute for Nursing Exploration and Success earns more than $10,000 and readies for a new summer class of high school students.
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April 07, 2023High blood pressure in your 30s associated with worse brain health in your 70s
A new study suggests treating high blood pressure in young and middle-aged adults may help prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s in later life, especially for men.
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April 06, 2023High school students shadow medical center physicians
A mentoring program by Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society brings high school students to UC Davis Health to shadow physicians in an effort to diversify the future workforce.
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April 04, 2023New Caregiver Support Group hosted by The CARE Project
The CARE Project at UC Davis Health has created a new CAREgiver Support Group for families and caregivers of adult patients.
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March 30, 2023UC Davis Health to expand health care services in Elk Grove
UC Davis Health has purchased 20 acres of land at the corner of Elk Grove Blvd. and Laguna Springs Dr. to solidify its regional footprint.
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March 29, 2023‘UC Quits’ project helps patients stop smoking
A new study, the first collaboration of its kind by all five University of California health systems, shows UC Quits helps patients stop smoking.
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March 29, 2023Health equity summit to focus on disparities in organ transplants
The UC Davis Transplantation Health Equity Summit will include discussions about health disparities in transplantation and strategies for changing the transplant system.
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