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Jaelyn’s story: A road to recovery
After a serious car accident, UC Davis Children’s Hospital enveloped both my daughter and I in kindness, care and community. We felt as though we were part of a team, and everyone was invested in Jaelyn’s recovery.
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Football player receives a cheerful surprise and world-class care after game injury
Julian broke his arm in the fourth quarter after completing a tackle, and was admitted to UC Davis Children’s Hospital for surgery.
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Theodore’s story
Theodore first visited UC Davis in February 2019. Even though we never want to be back in a hospital, we love everything about UC Davis. He is now an energetic boy that loves to play, talk and go to school!
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Boy makes excellent recovery after ruptured brain aneurysm
James has continued to make great strides, relearning to ride a bike and taking piano lessons. He has gone back to the rock-climbing gym, a pastime he enjoyed before his world changed so drastically.
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Infant’s RSV exposes life-threatening heart defect
Pediatric nurse expresses gratitude after his co-workers save his daughter’s life.
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One-in-a-million pregnancy brings woman to UC Davis Health
Her newborn son died of a rare disorder. Brianna Thompson was going to do everything she could to save her next child.
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Defying the odds: Recovery of a teenage stroke survivor
17-year-old boy receives life-saving neurological care at UC Davis Medical Center.
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Fresno teenager was a picture of health and never dreamed he would have a heart attack
His first symptom was repeated vomiting. He thought it was something he had eaten at his football banquet dinner earlier that evening. But when he started having trouble breathing, his grandma called 911.
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Clinic helps 10-year-old with inflammatory bowel disease get back to being a kid
Adam Olson had always been a funny, active kid. But when his mom noticed he had low energy and lost his sense of humor, she turned to the experts at UC Davis Children’s Hospital.
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Cardiac procedure saves child with superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome
“Dr. Frank Ing took one look at Zyllah and said that she had SVC syndrome. Right off the bat he knew it and he knew what to do to treat it. We were so relieved.”
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Happy homecoming for local baby after high-risk heart procedures
JJ Gomez-Flores’ heart defect meant a long, scary road ahead. But he and his family would not be alone on the ride.
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