Patient Stories
Local girl’s cardiac care both life-saving and life-changing
Diagnosed with aortopulmonary window and supravalvular aortic stenosis, local girl gives new meaning to ‘big hearted.’
Read moreSurgeons use collarbone to create new upper arm for young cancer patient
Exceptionally rare procedure helps 9-year-old avoid amputation after she was diagnosed with osteosarcoma.
Read moreUC Davis doctor first in the world to implant a retrievable leadless pacemaker in a child
“It’s amazing how small the device is. It’s like the size of one AA battery,” said Heather Hayes, whose son Matias was the first to have the procedure done.
Read moreLocal teen walks again after tubing accident, thanks to UC Davis Children’s Hospital
Julia was a talented gymnast. She had just taken first place at a regional competition and her future looked bright. On a day out with friends, that future changed dramatically when she had a water tubing accident.
Read moreLocal fetal and cardiac surgery team saves Folsom baby with heart defect
When a routine ultrasound at 20 weeks revealed a potential heart defect in their developing baby, Stephanie and Travis Dover of Folsom were caught off guard.
Read moreMom’s ‘gut feeling’ leads to daughter’s cancer diagnosis, treatment at UC Davis
Peyton, a sassy, spirited girl who had endless energy was just not herself, so her mom took the then 3-year-old into the local urgent care clinic near their home and insisted on a blood test.
Read moreFather, daughter treated for diabetes by same UC Davis team
Not only does Elena have her dad to help her through her new diagnosis, she has the same care team helping to manage her diabetes.
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