On a typical day, 5-year-old Savon would endure six to nine seizures — some days, even more. But Savon received the surgery that changed everything for him this year.
Read MoreWant to make the holidays brighter for sick and injured children treated at UC Davis Children’s Hospital? Donate a toy.
Read MoreIn a review published in the journal Children, UC Davis pulmonologists explored the current diagnostic tools and treatments for pediatric patients with neuromuscular diseases and sleep-disordered breathing.
Read MoreClinicians at UC Davis and Oregon Health & Science University discuss an important procedure for children with advanced kidney disease: tidal continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis.
Read MoreThe UC Davis CAARE Diagnostic and Treatment Center, which provides care, research and prevention initiatives on behalf of abused and neglected children, has a new leadership team.
Read MoreFamilies need to know when their child should be seen in the emergency department, when they should contact their pediatrician and when they can care for their child at home.
Read MoreUC Davis Medical Center is now accepting applications for doula volunteers. No experience is necessary to take part in the program.
Read MoreThis issue of the Pediatric Press newsletter features the state’s first patient to receive life-changing Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy therapy, patient milestones, physician and nurse awards and more.
Read MoreA new UC Davis Health Stockton clinic location for patients with high-risk pregnancies has opened this week.
Read MoreAn active teenager and top gymnast, Julia Lynn could not stand after a tubing accident at Shasta Lake. UC Davis Children’s Hospital got her back on her feet.
Read MoreThe UC Davis MIND Institute's annual trunk-or-treat event drew hundreds of families last weekend. The free, public event is geared toward individuals with autism, fragile X syndrome, Down syndrome and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
Read MoreLeading autism advocate Camille Proctor, founder of The Color of Autism Foundation, to speak as part of UC Davis MIND Institute’s lecture series.
Read MoreThree UC Davis Health physicians were among the 60 pediatricians, pediatric subspecialists and trainees who were recognized this month by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Read MoreThis month’s free youth heart screening at Oakmont High School in Roseville drew 525 people and exceeded all expectations.
Read MoreA study of autistic children ages 6-11 finds a relationship between changes in the intensity of autism traits and increases in mental health challenges.
Read MoreDoctors now have access to a powerful prescription for children with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: HealthyUs, a free, six-week summer camp for overweight and obese children.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreEl Instituto MIND y distintas organizaciones de la comunidad presentan “Aprendiendo Juntos” el 28 de octubre. La conferencia será en español y tratará la inclusión de individuos con discapacidades del desarrollo.
Read MoreWe asked Ulfat Shaikh, UC Davis pediatrician and medical director of health care quality, for advice on how to prevent medication errors at home.
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