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Casey Dyke
Surgery

Multiple heart surgeries set the stage for a promising future

Casey was born with a congenital heart defect and needed a series of surgeries to repair it. Now as a 16-year-old, he lives a normal teenage life as he pursues photography, engineering and a promising future.

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Claire at her 6th birthday party
Children's Health

UC Davis and Shriners Children’s Hospital helps little girl recover after a car accident

See Claire’s journey and homecoming.

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Julian and his mom Karla
Children's Health

Healing local athletes

After suffering a sports injury, Julian and his family turned to his local pediatrician for help.

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Maternity

Staff shout-out to nurse Michelle Duncan

Michelle Duncan helps mother through a tough delivery.

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Remington MacCullough
Children's Health

Three-year-old patient with spina bifida walks, runs, thanks to fetal surgery

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Cassie Ranchez
Children's Health

Forever grateful for Dr. Null and UC Davis Children’s Hospital

See Claudine’s testimonial about her daughter’s care.

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The Hsu family
Maternity

Becoming a first-time parent amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Choosing UC Davis Health – and placing my family’s care in the hands of such genuinely amazing people – was a no-brainer.

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Jessenia Muro
Cancer

10-year-old girl fights leukemia battle with resilience, grace

Jessenia Muro looks forward to next chapter, after year of chemotherapy.

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Awa Sangho with her two sons and daughter
Children's Health

Triple the joy

Read how UC Davis Health handled a very special delivery.

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Baby Aria
Surgery

Baby Aria saved by UC Davis Fetal Care and Treatment Center

Read how fetal interventions helped baby Aria after she was diagnosed with hydrops.

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Bari and her baby

Zulresso brings mother back from postpartum depression

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Tabitha Downs and Dr. Sunderji

Despite cardiac tumors and hydrops, baby beats the odds

Read Tabitha Downs story.

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Diana Estrada-Arauza and her baby Sergio

Pregnant mom battles COVID-19, delivers baby while in ICU

Read how Diana Estrada-Arauza gave birth to a healthy baby boy at UC Davis Children’s Hospital after being successfully treated for community acquired COVID-19 during her pregnancy.

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Kaiden playing soccer
Children's Health

Level I Pediatric Trauma Center saves Kaiden’s life after being hit by a drunk driver

Testimonial submitted by Dana Lund, Kaiden’s grandmother

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Surgery

After a decade, UC Davis neurosurgeons provide epilepsy relief

Read how neurosurgery at UC Davis Children's Hospital changed Kate Bornino's life.

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Gianna playing with a toy

The science that gave a girl who couldn't hear an ear for music

When Gianna was born blind and deaf, she wasn’t guaranteed a regular childhood. By accessing UC Davis Health, she became one of the youngest patients to ever receive cochlear implants.

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Sean and Stephanie Walsh with baby Stella.
Maternity

Supportive doctors make baby Stella’s arrival even more wonderful

Testimonial submitted by Stephanie Walsh, labor and delivery patient

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Surgery

Pediatric Heart Center saves baby Emerald

Testimonial submitted by Mike and Kendra Lamm, parents of pediatric heart patient Emerald

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Why Asha chose UC Davis Health for her family's care

My mom worked for UC Davis when I was a child and retired after 36 years, so we have always had our care under UC Davis Health. When I started my own family, I chose UC Davis Health

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Maternity

Staff shout out to Dr. Sunderji

Staff shout out submitted by Tabitha Downs

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Maternity

Staff shout out to Natasha Nieto

Staff shout out submitted by Debbie Albert

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Children's Health

After scary diabetic ketoacidosis, 11-year-old Kristin and her family give thanks

Testimonial submitted by Kate Megia, Kristin Javier’s mother

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Children's Health

Life-saving care gives Kaliah a chance to celebrate her first Halloween

Testimonial submitted by Teylor and Chase Dillon

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Surgery

World-class cancer care and expert surgeons aid in Lydia's recovery

Testimonial submitted by Jessica, Lydia’s mom

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Children's Health

Nationally ranked urology care and an expert team help teen girl

Testimonial submitted by Tami Ames

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Surgery

Expert team provides life-saving care to seven week old Chloe

Testimonial submitted by Alyssa Able, Chloe’s mom

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Heart and Vascular

Teen's heart is still going strong thanks to UC Davis Children's Hospital

Testimonial submitted by Beatriz Gonzalez, Damian’s mother

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Heart and Vascular

Making schools heart safe with Project ADAM

Testimonial submitted by Rebecca McCormac

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Children's Health

UC Davis Health experts save 2-year-old with dangerously high blood pressure

Testimonial submitted by Bobbie Rinek, Owen’s mom.

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Maternity

Local specialists transform Charlie into a healthy, energetic kid

Testimonial submitted by Liz Curtis, Charlie’s mom

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