News
January 2023
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Children's HealthJanuary 27, 2023UC Davis doctor first in the world to implant a retrievable leadless pacemaker in a child
UC Davis Director of Pediatric Electrophysiology Dan Cortez is the first physician in the world to implant a retrievable leadless pacemaker in a child.
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Children's HealthJanuary 27, 2023Baby with congenital heart disease finds winning care team
When Adelyn Katzakian was diagnosed with the heart defect known as Tetralogy of Fallot, her parents chose the team at UC Davis Children’s Hospital … and won.
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Children's HealthJanuary 20, 2023UC Davis telehealth leader returns from three-month project in Ireland
James Marcin, director of the UC Davis Center for Health and Technology, vice chair for pediatric clinical research and professor of pediatrics, is back in the states after spending three months in Ireland sharing best practices in pediatric telehealth.
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Children's HealthJanuary 20, 2023Pediatric endocrinology nurse receives DAISY Award for excellence
Pediatric endocrinology outpatient nurse Sultanna Iden was honored with a DAISY Award, which recognizes outstanding members of the nursing community.
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Children's HealthJanuary 17, 2023Clinic helps 10-year-old with inflammatory bowel disease get back to being a kid
When Adam Olson was diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease, he needed infusions. UC Davis Health’s Acute Infection Management Clinic was his happy place. It still is.
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Children's HealthJanuary 13, 2023Virtual Toy Drive raises more than $28K
The holidays were merrier for hospitalized kids at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, thanks to $28,989 that was raised during the 2022 Virtual Toy Drive.
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Children's HealthJanuary 12, 2023Winter issue of Pediatric Press now available
This issue of the Pediatric Press newsletter features the world’s first stem cell treatment for spina bifida, patient milestones, hospital awards and more.
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Health and TechnologyJanuary 10, 2023Telehealth cuts health care’s carbon footprint and patient’s costs during pandemic
UC Davis Health researchers assessed the carbon footprint and potential savings in lives, costs and time of telehealth visits during the pandemic’s first two years.
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Children's HealthJanuary 03, 2023Donut Dash raises funds for UC Davis Child Life program
The 15th annual Donut Dash is scheduled for Saturday, March 4. Funds raised will support the UC Davis Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department.
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December 2022
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Children's HealthDecember 20, 20228 tips for navigating the children’s Tylenol and Motrin shortage
UC Davis pediatricians offer suggestions for families in search of alternatives.
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Children's HealthDecember 20, 2022One baby’s life-saving flight on a foggy December night
Nineteen-day-old Mason was limp and unresponsive when the transport team got the call to move him to UC Davis Children’s Hospital. The family remembers this difficult night four years later.
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Children's HealthDecember 19, 2022
Surgery program cut wait times and hospital stays in children with traumatic injuries
An American College of Surgeons quality improvement program reduced surgical wait times and cut hospital stays by more than a day.
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Children's HealthDecember 13, 2022Warning: Popular water beads may cause intestinal blockages in kids
As families shop for children’s toys, UC Davis Children’s Hospital experts are warning that water beads, a popular sensory toy, can cause intestinal blockages if swallowed.
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MIND InstituteDecember 09, 2022MIND Institute thanks research families with winter wonderland event
The UC Davis MIND Institute created a winter wonderland in its parking lot last weekend to thank the families who take part in research.
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Children's HealthDecember 06, 2022Innovative procedure buys time for newborn who needs heart surgery
The UC Davis Health team used a new catheterization procedure to buy some time for a newborn baby with a congenital heart defect. Doctors want the baby to grow and develop before a major open-heart surgery.
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Children's HealthDecember 05, 2022Support group for children coping with a parent’s cancer or other serious illness starts next month
The UC Davis Child Life and Creative Art Therapy Department will host a support group for children who have a parent with cancer or other serious illness.
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November 2022
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Children's HealthNovember 30, 2022Medical volunteers prepare for California International Marathon on Sunday
Over 110 volunteers from UC Davis Health will provide medical support to more than 9,000 marathon runners at the California International Marathon (CIM) on Sunday.
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Children's HealthNovember 23, 2022Child gets lifesaving care after ruptured appendix
Sick for weeks, Seth Hanson was transferred to UC Davis Children’s Hospital. There, the team repaired his ruptured appendix got him back to being a kid.
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Children's HealthNovember 21, 2022Neonatal partnerships deliver care to more premature babies
November is National Prematurity Awareness Month. UC Davis Children’s Hospital has partnered with community hospitals to bring its nationally ranked neonatal care to a greater number of premature babies.
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Children's HealthNovember 18, 2022Say appointed to vice chair of ambulatory operations at UC Davis Children’s Hospital
UC Davis pediatric gastroenterologist Daphne Say has been appointed to the new position of vice chair of ambulatory operations at UC Davis Children’s Hospital this month.
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Children's HealthNovember 17, 2022Wiedeman honored at Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society event
UC Davis pediatric infectious disease physician Jean Wiedeman has been honored at the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society’s Celebrating Women of Science reception, which was held during ID Week last month.
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Children's HealthNovember 04, 2022What you need to know about bronchiolitis, a complication of RSV
As emergency departments across the country are overwhelmed by children with respiratory infections, UC Davis emergency physicians have recommendations for when you should take your child to the emergency room – and when you might not need to.
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Children's HealthNovember 04, 2022Maternal-fetal medical team gives mom best hope for motherhood
Veronica Hopkins’ first pregnancy ended in heartbreak, with a stillbirth at 23 weeks. Her second pregnancy ended in a miscarriage at 16 weeks. Then she decided to change her health care provider to UC Davis Health’s maternal-fetal medicine team for her best shot at motherhood.
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CoronavirusNovember 01, 2022
A tripledemic expected this winter
Just when we thought the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic was over, experts are warning that a tripledemic, a trio of viral threats involving respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza (flu) and COVID, is heading our way this winter.
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October 2022
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Children's HealthOctober 28, 20226 tips to make the flu shot less scary for kids
Flu shot season can bring stress and anxiety for many children. UC Davis child life specialist Marisa Martinez helps children cope with painful procedures while they are in the hospital. She offers these six tips to parents and caregivers to make flu shot time less scary.
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Children's HealthOctober 27, 2022International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes releases new DKA guidelines
The International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes has released its clinical consensus guidelines on the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). It was published in the journal of Pediatric Diabetes. Nicole Glaser was the lead author of the published guidelines.
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MIND InstituteOctober 27, 2022
MIND Institute Fall Festival draws hundreds of families
The UC Davis MIND Institute’s Fall Festival last weekend attracted hundreds of families and featured a trunk-or-treat and resource booths. It was the first walk-through event since 2019 and was a great event for children with fragile X syndrome, ADHD and autism.
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MIND InstituteOctober 26, 2022
MIND Institute dedicates Peace Pole, a community art piece celebrating neurodiversity
The UC Davis MIND Institute has installed a Peace Pole, a 9-foot-tall public art piece that celebrates neurodiversity, the concept that neurological differences are not deficits. The pole was designed and painted by more than 100 community members and was dedicated in a ceremony this week.
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General Health NewsOctober 21, 2022Two videos from UC Davis Health named winners in 2022 Sharecare Awards
UC Davis Health earns national honors for two videos on health and well-being. See the videos that were named winners in the 2022 Sharecare Awards.
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Children's HealthOctober 21, 202210 tips for a happy and safe Halloween
The fabled ghosts and goblins of Halloween can be scary for kids. But for parents, fears – like being hit by a car while trick or treating – are all too real. According to Safe Kids, twice as many kids are killed while walking on Halloween than on any other day of the year. Here are some simple tips to keep the night safe and fun.
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Children's HealthOctober 19, 2022Study finds caregiver-child relationships improved after seven-session intervention
A new study by researchers at UC Davis Children’s Hospital uses the first randomized controlled trial to evaluate PC-CARE’s effectiveness for children with challenging behaviors and their parents or caregivers. The study’s findings were recently published in the Journal of Child Psychiatry Human Development.
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Children's HealthOctober 17, 2022UC Davis Children’s Hospital brings advanced neonatal care to Stockton region
UC Davis Children’s Hospital has partnered with St. Joseph’s Medical Center to bring its nationally ranked neonatal care to premature babies in the Stockton region. Community collaborations like this provide world-class maternal child health care to more communities across the region.
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Children's HealthOctober 11, 2022CuRe trial gives hope to new mom
Michelle and Jeff were excited to build their new family together, but when she received the distressing news that her developing baby was diagnosed with spina bifida, she looked for the best treatment. She was referred to the CuRe trial.
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Children's HealthOctober 11, 2022Inland Northern California’s only pediatric lipid disorders clinic opens
A new, dedicated clinic to pediatric lipid disorders opens today in Roseville. The clinic is the only one of its kind in inland Northern California. The UC Davis Health clinic offers care for children with abnormal cholesterol levels, elevated triglycerides and lipoprotein (a) levels and other complex lipid disorders.
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Children's HealthOctober 07, 2022Fall issue of Pediatric Press now available
The Pediatric Press newsletter communicates news and developments within the Children's Hospital. The goal is to connect and unite faculty and staff and provide information to employees at UC Davis Health and the general public.
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Children's HealthOctober 06, 2022
World’s first stem cell treatment for spina bifida delivered during fetal surgery
Three babies have been born after receiving the world’s first spina bifida treatment combining surgery with stem cells. This was made possible by a landmark clinical trial at UC Davis Health known formally as the “CuRe Trial: Cellular Therapy for In Utero Repair of Myelomeningocele.”
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Children's HealthOctober 03, 2022Six car seat safety tips for families using rideshare services, taxis
Does your family use rideshare services like Uber and Lyft or taxis regularly? Whether they're your main mode of transportation or you use them while on vacation, keep car seat safety in mind every time you travel.
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September 2022
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UnderservedSeptember 30, 2022Xavier Becerra visits UC Davis Health pop-up COVID vaccine clinic at elementary school
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra visited a COVID-19 vaccine clinic hosted by UC Davis Health at the Language Academy of Sacramento, a bilingual English/Spanish elementary school. The secretary praised the health system’s efforts to vaccinate and care for underserved communities.
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MIND InstituteSeptember 30, 2022Fall Festival offers walk-through trunk-or-treat, cool cars, costumes and resource booths
The UC Davis MIND Institute’s annual Fall Festival will take place Oct. 21. The sensory-friendly event features a trunk-or-treat and resource booths. It is open to the public and is a great fit for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities such as autism.
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Children's HealthSeptember 28, 2022Calene Roseman receives Capitol City Black Nurses Association Collaborative Nurse Excellence Award
The Capitol City Black Nurses Association honored Inpatient Unit Director Calene Roseman with the Collaborative Nurse Excellence Award.
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MIND InstituteSeptember 28, 2022UC Davis MIND Institute Distinguished Lecturer Series returns in person
The UC Davis MIND Institute’s Distinguished Lecturer Series returns in October with in-person presentations for the first time in more than two years. The lineup of speakers includes scientists doing impactful research on autistic youth, brain development, ADHD in girls and women and more.
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Children's HealthSeptember 26, 2022PC-CARE added to California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare
PC-CARE, a UC Davis Health-based treatment program to improve caregiver-child relationships, has been added to the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare. The clearinghouse is a tool which identifies and disseminates evidence-based child welfare practices to improve child safety and promote child and family well-being.
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Children's HealthSeptember 23, 2022Un niño de Colusa con leucemia y la lucha de su familia para salvarle la vida
Un análisis de sangre probaría lo que la familia de Isaac temía: cáncer. Fue la insistencia de su madre para más pruebas y un viaje al Hospital de Niños de UC Davis tarde a la noche lo que le salvó la vida a Isaac. Eso, y el espíritu de lucha de su hijo.
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Children's HealthSeptember 23, 2022
A Colusa boy with leukemia and his family’s drive to save his life
A blood test would prove what Isaac’s family had feared: cancer. It was his mom’s insistence on further testing and a late-night trip to UC Davis Children’s Hospital that would save Isaac’s life. That, and her son’s fighting spirit.
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MIND InstituteSeptember 20, 2022
MIND Institute offers COVID-19 vaccine for youngest kids, new booster for 12+
The UC Davis MIND Institute’s COVID-19 vaccine clinic is offering 1st, 2nd, and booster shots for kids 6 months and older and will soon be offering the newest Pfizer booster for ages 12 and up. The vaccine clinic is designed for individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
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MIND InstituteSeptember 16, 2022ECHO Autism education program now offered in Spanish for families
ECHO Autism is a free teleconferencing program that connects UC Davis MIND Institute experts with the community. It is now being offered in Spanish, to both providers and families. New sessions begin this month.
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Children's HealthSeptember 12, 2022Local girl’s leg and life saved a second time after cancer returns
Osteosarcoma – a type of bone cancer – often leads to amputation. Lydia’s leg was already saved once, and she was cancer-free. Until she wasn’t. Her family feared she’d lose her leg … or worse, her life. Doctors were able to save both.
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Children's HealthSeptember 08, 2022Free youth heart event screens more than 300 kids and young adults
More than 300 children and young adults attended a free heart screening event at Jesuit High School last month. The goal was to identify youth with an undiagnosed heart condition. The event was hosted by the Kyle J. Taylor Foundation in collaboration with UC Davis Health and Project ADAM Sacramento.
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Mental HealthSeptember 06, 2022California takes lead on mandated reimbursement for screening for childhood traumas
As California leads the way on expanding childhood trauma screening, UC Davis Health researchers along with their peers from other higher education institutions consider the potential benefits and risks of universal ACEs screening. Particularly what other systems must be in place to make early intervention a success.
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CoronavirusSeptember 02, 2022
What to know about the new COVID-19 booster shots
Infectious disease experts answer questions about what you need to know after the CDC and FDA approved new versions of the COVID-19 vaccines. The new bivalent shots provide protection against the original strain and the Omicron subvariants.
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August 2022
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Medical CenterAugust 26, 2022UC Davis Medical Center re-verified as level I trauma center by American College of Surgeons
The Medical Center has been re-verified as a level I trauma center and a level I pediatric trauma center. UC Davis is one of only three hospitals in the state with level I verification for both adult and pediatric trauma.
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MIND InstituteAugust 26, 2022
UC Davis MIND Institute camp for kids with neurodevelopmental disabilities a big success
Camp MIND, a summer day camp for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities like autism and fragile X syndrome was a major success this summer. The program at the UC Davis MIND Institute offered three sessions of crafts, games, music and special guests.
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Children's HealthAugust 23, 2022Beware of cannabis brownies, candies and other treats that appeal to kids
They may look like familiar supermarket treats like gummy bears, brownies and cookies. But make no mistake: Edible cannabis products are not for kids. Unfortunately, many kids end up in emergency rooms after mistakenly eating one of these products when they find them at home.
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Children's HealthAugust 19, 2022Transfer to UC Davis Children’s Hospital saves micro-preemie twins’ lives
Nova and Nylah’s parents faced double the joy and double the concern upon their arrival. Both babies were born with multiple life-threatening challenges. The Barnes credit prayer, Facebook and UC Davis for helping their children survive.
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Cancer CareAugust 18, 2022Exploring low vaccination rate for cancer-causing HPV
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Office of Community Outreach and Engagement helped create a national guidebook to assist educators, health care providers and policy makers increase the rate of HPV vaccinations by navigating the policy landscape more effectively.
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Children's HealthAugust 18, 2022Hirose appointed surgeon-in-chief of UC Davis Children’s Hospital
UC Davis chief of fetal and pediatric surgery Shinjiro Hirose was appointed surgeon-in-chief of UC Davis Children’s Hospital. He has served as chief of pediatric surgery, vice chair of surgery and founder and director of the UC Davis Fetal Care and Treatment Center.
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Clinical ScienceAugust 15, 2022Pediatric kidney transplant patients fare better when kidney is from live donor
Do pediatric kidney transplant patients have better long-term outcomes when their kidney comes from living, biologically unrelated donors compared to deceased donors? A new UC Davis Health study published in the journal Pediatric Transplantation finds that they do.
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Children's HealthAugust 11, 2022Children’s Miracle Network awards 14 new clinical, research grants
Fourteen new clinical and research grants have been awarded by Children’s Miracle Network at UC Davis to clinicians and researchers at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, totaling $383,029.
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Children's HealthAugust 08, 2022
7 things to know about polio
New York state health officials warned last week that hundreds of people may have been infected with the polio virus. We asked Dean Blumberg, chief of pediatric infectious diseases at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, about polio and what we need to know.
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Children's HealthAugust 05, 2022Pediatric nurses host Operation Backpack drive
The pediatric nurses at UC Davis Children’s Hospital hosted an Operation Backpack drive for the 14th year this week, collecting and donating 129 backpacks filled with school supplies, which are delivered to needy students by the Volunteers of America.
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July 2022
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Children's HealthJuly 29, 2022
What you need to know about the latest parechovirus outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sounded the alarm this month about a large number of cases of parechovirus circulating nationally.We asked Dean Blumberg, chief of pediatric infectious diseases at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, what we need to know about this current outbreak.
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Children's HealthJuly 28, 2022How to prevent infant sleep-related deaths
SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) is still killing infants in Sacramento County. While the total number of infant sleep-related deaths is decreasing, these deaths are still occurring. Here are tips to prevent infant sleep-related deaths.
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MIND InstituteJuly 25, 2022Program helps over 400 families navigate autism resources and services
The UC Davis MIND Institute’s Family Navigator Program offers help accessing services, therapies and resources after an autism diagnosis. The free program has now helped more than 400 families and includes a parent support group.
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CoronavirusJuly 22, 2022International study identifies risks for long COVID in children
A new international study done by researchers at three academic medical institutions including UC Davis Health, offers a clearer picture of the risks associated with long COVID in children.
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Medical CenterJuly 19, 2022
What to do if you are bitten by a rattlesnake
Most rattlesnake bites occur between the months of April and October. Being aware of your surroundings and knowing how to respond when encountering a rattlesnake are key to avoiding a dangerous rattlesnake bite.
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Children's HealthJuly 18, 2022New procedure transforms grafts used in bladder augmentation surgeries
UC Davis Pediatric Urologist Eric Kurzrock devised a new procedure to create graft tissues with functioning blood vessels needed in bladder augmentation surgeries. His innovative method solves the tissue contraction issue, a common problem in bioengineered graft implants.
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CoronavirusJuly 13, 2022Study finds fewer reports of child physical abuse during COVID-19 pandemic
Disruptive events in the world, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, may increase the risk for child physical abuse. Therefore, researchers looked at emergency department encounters at nine hospitals to examine the impact the pandemic has had on child physical abuse.
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Children's HealthJuly 12, 2022Congenital syphilis linked to socioeconomic factors in small/medium California counties
A new UC Davis Health study finds that California residents living in small-to-medium California counties had higher rates of congenital syphilis infection, female poverty and lower levels of education, compared to those in large, metropolitan California counties. The study was published in the Journal of Perinatology.
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Children's HealthJuly 11, 2022Global team of scientists discover a new gene causing severe neurodevelopmental delays
UC Davis geneticist Suma Shankar led an international team of researchers on a set of studies that resulted in the discovery of a new gene linked to a neurodevelopmental syndrome that can cause embryonic death and profound developmental delays.
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June 2022
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Children's HealthJune 23, 2022Pediatric resident receives diversity award
UC Davis pediatrics resident Ivan Marquez has received the 2nd annual Dr. Ifeanyi Onyeji Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Award. It was presented by the Resident Medical Staff Committee, the Office of Graduate Medical Education (GME) and the Office of Student and Resident Diversity (OSRD).
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MIND InstituteJune 23, 2022A mother’s blood may carry the secret to one type of autism
The reactivity of a mother’s autoantibodies to specific fetal brain protein patterns can predict a child’s diagnosis with a type of autism known as MAR ASD. MAR ASD was present in around 20% of autistic kids in samples from Arkansas and Philadelphia and was linked to significant autistic traits.
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Children's HealthJune 14, 2022U.S. News & World Report names UC Davis Children’s Hospital among nation’s best
UC Davis Children’s Hospital has been recognized as a Best Children’s Hospital for 2022-23 by U.S. News & World Report in five pediatric specialty areas: neonatology, pediatric diabetes & endocrinology, pediatric nephrology, pediatric orthopedics, and pediatric pulmonology & lung surgery.
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Children's HealthJune 13, 2022UC Davis Health receives AAMC Telehealth Equity Catalyst Award
UC Davis Health has received a Telehealth Equity Catalyst (TEC) Award from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) for its efforts to advance health care equity and telehealth.
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Children's HealthJune 10, 2022Triple-digit heat calls for water safety
As the temperature reaches into triple digits these days, more children will undoubtedly cool off in backyard swimming pools. But how safe are our pools? UC Davis Health pediatricians are stressing the importance of appropriate fencing to keep small children safe
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Children's HealthJune 10, 2022Summer is near but winter respiratory viruses are still here
Winter may have come and gone, but it left behind some respiratory viruses. Although summer is around the corner, UC Davis Health experts are still seeing cases of influenza (flu), RSV and other respiratory viruses, which is unusual.
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Children's HealthJune 03, 2022How to protect kids from gun violence at home
More than 1,500 children and teens were killed in homicides and accidental shootings last year. Many of these deaths could have been prevented by putting some additional protections in place at home. Here are some ways to protect kids from gun violence at home.
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Children's HealthJune 03, 2022Summer issue of Pediatric Press now available
The Pediatric Press newsletter communicates news and developments within the Children's Hospital. The goal is to connect and unite faculty and staff and provide information to employees at UC Davis Health and the general public.
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CoronavirusJune 01, 2022How to resist peer pressure when you’re the only one wearing a mask
Indirect or unspoken peer pressure – the peer pressure to conform to specific behaviors based on what other members of a group are doing – is motivating people to ditch their masks, despite their best judgment. Here’s how to avoid the pressure to conform.
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May 2022
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Children's HealthMay 31, 2022Pediatric residency program director receives national leadership award
Su-Ting Li, vice chair of education and residency program director in the UC Davis Department of Pediatrics, has received the Robert S. Holm, M.D. Leadership Award from the Association of Pediatric Program Directors.
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Children's HealthMay 27, 2022Watching video feed of hospitalized baby improves pumping experience
Parents who used videoconferencing technology to view their hospitalized baby reported an improved pumping experience while expressing milk for their premature infant. These findings were published in Breastfeeding Medicine this month.
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Children's HealthMay 24, 2022
Monkeypox: What you need to know about this rare virus
As cases of monkeypox continue to rise globally, this very rare infectious disease has hit home, with a number of cases of monkeypox reported in Sacramento County. Dean Blumberg, chief of pediatric infectious diseases at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, answers questions about this disease.
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Children's HealthMay 23, 20227 things to know about ectopic pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancy is the most common cause of death during the first trimester of pregnancy and a condition that women should know about. Mitchell Creinin, chief of family planning at UC Davis Health, answers frequently asked questions about ectopic pregnancy.
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Neurological HealthMay 19, 2022Comprehensive Epilepsy Program receives highest national accreditation rating
UC Davis Medical Center’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Program has been accredited as a Level 4 center for adult and pediatric epilepsy by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC).
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Children's HealthMay 13, 2022The infant formula shortage is making parents desperate. But do not do these 4 things.
UC Davis Health experts encourage parents and caregivers to reach out to their pediatrician or health care provider or their local WIC office, if they are having trouble locating infant formula.
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Public HealthMay 10, 2022Long-term national study of pregnant women finds increase in chemical exposure
A national 12-year study that enrolled a highly diverse group of pregnant women, including women in the Sacramento region, found rising exposure to chemicals from plastics and pesticides that may be harmful to fetal development.
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Children's HealthMay 09, 2022Patient born with organs outside of her abdomen receives transformative care
When Redding resident Brianne Jacobsen was 20 weeks pregnant, her ultrasound revealed that her developing baby’s internal organs were sticking outside of her belly button. The birth defect, known as an omphalocele, occurs in approximately one out of every 5,000 births.
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Children's HealthMay 06, 2022Pediatric cancer diagnosis leads to panic, then relief for local family
Christina Love knew her toddler was ill and tried to get answers. But it wasn’t until she took her daughter to the UC Davis Pediatric Emergency Room that she would finally know for sure what was wrong - Emily had cancer.
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Children's HealthMay 05, 20226 tips to help a friend with food allergies
May is Food Allergy Awareness Month. Food allergies are a serious and life-threatening condition that affects 4-8% of children and 6-8% of adults in the United States. It occurs when one’s immune system reacts to an ingested food. Pediatric allergist and immunologist Victoria Dimitriades suggests 6 tips to help those with food allergies.
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Children's HealthMay 04, 202212 safety tips to reduce ATV injury
UC Davis pediatric trauma surgeons sound the alarm as all terrain vehicle injuries have skyrocketed at UC Davis Children’s Hospital. Injuries in children ages 6 to 17 more than doubled, from 42 cases in 2019 to 103 cases in 2021.
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SurgeryMay 03, 2022Surgery Chair Diana Farmer receives national award for work on spina bifida
Diana Farmer is one of 11 recipients of the 2022 Harrington Scholar-Innovator Awards given by the Harrington Discovery Institute at University Hospitals. The awards support a diverse set of drug discovery projects, including acquired spinal cord injuries.
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April 2022
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Children's HealthApril 29, 2022UC Davis employee honored with national fundraising award
UC Davis Assistant Director of Development Michelle Thompson was honored with the Victoria Enmon Award. The award recognizes the efforts of program directors across the country to support the Extra Life program, a video game-based fundraising program for local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
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Children's HealthApril 28, 2022NorCal AIDS Ride benefits UC Davis Pediatric Infectious Diseases
The UC Davis Pediatric Infectious Diseases Division will, once again, be a beneficiary for the NorCal AIDS Cycle on May 21-22. The public is invited to donate or participate. The race will raise money and awareness for HIV/AIDS service providers in the Sacramento Valley and beyond.
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Children's HealthApril 22, 2022A new hip for a patient with rare neuromuscular condition
Orthopaedic surgeon Gavin Pereira is the first to give a patient with spinal muscular atrophy a hip replacement. Prior to the surgery, 16-year-old Malena had been bed-bound. One month later, the surgery has taken away Malena’s pain and given her a brighter future.
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SurgeryApril 22, 2022UC Davis Health gives patient a second chance at life — twice
Bassem Mansour has received life-saving care from UC Davis Health twice in his life. To show their appreciation, his family has started a fund to raise money for the Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Program to support pediatric patients.
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Children's HealthApril 21, 2022The Center for Healthcare Policy and Research presents new website on nursing home quality
Cal Long Term Care Compare is a new website that helps users compare the quality of nursing homes in California. The site’s data analytics is led by the Center for Healthcare Policy and Research’s team under the direction of professors Deb Bakerjian and Patrick Romano.
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Children's HealthApril 20, 2022Specialized team expands into perinatal palliative care
Pregnant women who have fetuses with congenital anomalies can now receive perinatal palliative care services, thanks to the Supportive Therapies and Enhanced Palliative Services team at UC Davis Children’s Hospital. The team, which recently expanded, is known for improving the quality of life for patients with acute or chronic life-limiting illnesses and their families.
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Children's HealthApril 18, 2022Pediatric Heart Center nurse practitioners raise funds for Make-a-Wish kids
The UC Davis Pediatric Heart Center nurse practitioners are hiking to make wishes come true for children diagnosed with critical illnesses, including congenital heart disease. Barb Goebel, Mary Zanobini and Callie Brecek are fundraising for the Make-a-Wish Northeastern and Central California and Northern Nevada chapter’s Trailblaze Challenge, a 23.2-mile hike along the Tahoe Rim Trail.
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Children's HealthApril 15, 2022UC Davis telehealth leader selected as Fulbright U.S. Scholar
James Marcin, director of the UC Davis Center for Health and Technology, vice chair for pediatric clinical research and professor of pediatrics, has been selected as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar for 2022-2023. The program offers more than 400 awards in more than 130 countries.
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Children's HealthApril 08, 2022UC Davis Health offers new, dedicated Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension Program
The pediatric pulmonary hypertension outpatient clinic provides patients with a one-stop shop experience. During a single visit, the patient may see multiple physicians, a respiratory therapist, registered dietitian and a social worker. This novel, multidisciplinary approach is unique in the Sacramento region.
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Children's HealthApril 05, 2022Employee inducted into Child Passenger Safety Hall of Fame
Cathy Morris, community health program supervisor with the UC Davis Trauma Prevention and Outreach Program, was recently inducted into the Child Passenger Safety Hall of Fame by the Manufacturers Alliance for Child Passenger Safety (MACPS).
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Children's HealthApril 04, 2022The dangers of distracted driving: 3 things parents can do
April is distracted driving awareness month. Trauma Prevention and Outreach Coordinator Christy Adams recommends 3 things that parents can do to keep their teen safe behind the wheel.
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March 2022
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Children's HealthMarch 30, 2022Barton Health and UC Davis Health expand partnership to improve trauma care for children
Barton Memorial Hospital is participating in an ongoing clinical trial by UC Davis Health, aimed at improving trauma care for children in the region. The study was designed for pediatric trauma patients who require a transfer to a higher level of care.
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Children's HealthMarch 21, 2022
Children’s Miracle Network at UC Davis announces local 2022 champion
A patient since 2018, Avery Cunha recovered from a near drowning with help from UC Davis Children’s Hospital donors. She’s now the Children’s Miracle Network Champion representing UC Davis for 2022.
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MIND InstituteMarch 18, 2022Robot researcher receives EDGE in Tech Initiative Athena Award
Veronica Ahumada, director of the Technology and Social Connectedness Lab at UC Davis, was honored with the Early Career Award at the 2022 EDGE in Tech Initiative Athena Awards. The awards were presented virtually last week.
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Children's HealthMarch 11, 20227 tips to help your child cope with witnessing tragedy
When children witness tragedies, from acts of violence to images of war zones like Ukraine, to the sudden loss of a loved one, they often turn to their families for support and reassurance. We asked UC Davis child psychologist Brandi Hawk for her advice on how parents and families can help their children.
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ResearchMarch 10, 2022Cellular therapy improves signs and symptoms of Duchenne muscular dystrophy
In a first of its kind clinical trial led by UC Davis Health, HOPE-2 showed that cellular therapy is safe and effective in stopping the deterioration of upper limb and heart functions in patients with late-stage Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
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Cancer CareMarch 09, 2022Join the St. Baldrick’s virtual shave party!
Teams competing in the annual St. Baldrick’s event to raise money for childhood cancer research are preparing to go bald. UC Davis Health teams are still recruiting participants and donors ahead of the March 25 “shave off.”
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Children's HealthMarch 07, 2022Winter issue of Pediatric Press now available
The Pediatric Press newsletter communicates news and developments within the Children's Hospital. The goal is to connect and unite faculty and staff and provide information to employees at UC Davis Health and the general public.
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February 2022
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Awards and HonorsFebruary 24, 2022Emergency medicine chair receives prestigious mentor award
UC Davis Health Emergency Medicine Chair Nathan Kuppermann has received the Maureen Andrew Mentor Award from the Society for Pediatric Research, which honors one academic pediatrician annually who has an outstanding record of mentorship and leadership.
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Children's HealthFebruary 22, 2022
What families need to know about the signs and symptoms of eating disorders
In her role as an adolescent medicine physician at UC Davis Children's Hospital, Laura Kester Prakash diagnoses and treats children and adolescents with eating disorders. We asked her what parents and friends should look for.
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Children's HealthFebruary 17, 2022Team behind separation of conjoined twins receives DAISY Award
A DAISY Team Award was presented this week to the team behind the successful separation of conjoined craniopagus twins Abigail and Micaela Bachinskiy. The award recognizes outstanding members of the nursing community and the special work they do every day.
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Cancer CareFebruary 16, 2022Global study shows need for changes in cancer care for teens and young adults
A new study spearheaded by a UC Davis researcher examines the global burden of cancer on adolescents and young adults. The findings were published in the prestigious medical journal The Lancet Oncology.
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Children's HealthFebruary 10, 2022Spirit Halloween raises $113,305 for UC Davis in 2021, topping previous year’s total
The specialty retailer breaks its previous fundraising record. Money raised supports UC Davis Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy staff and emotional support services for patients and families at UC Davis Children’s Hospital.
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Children's HealthFebruary 09, 2022Doctor pioneers pacemaker procedure in kids
UC Davis pediatric electrophysiologist Dan Cortez is the only physician in the world who is implanting the world’s smallest pacemaker in children. He uses a minimally invasive technique in the youngest patients.
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CoronavirusFebruary 02, 2022
4 things the Black population needs to know about COVID-19
COVID-19 has disproportionately affected the Black population in the U.S., leading to more infections, hospitalizations and deaths, compared to the white population. Pediatrician Michael Lucien, associate medical director of the UC Davis Heath Community Physicians Group, shares his top 4 takeaways.
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CoronavirusFebruary 02, 2022
Why MIS-C is a life-threatening COVID-19 complication that parents don’t want to miss (video)
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) often strikes when many families least expect it – after a child has recovered from COVID-19 infection. Dean Blumberg, chief of pediatric infectious diseases at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, answers common questions about this life-threatening complication.
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Children's HealthFebruary 01, 2022
Baby with rare heart condition transported to UC Davis for life-saving surgery
For the first five months of Heidi’s life, the Carson family had no idea their daughter suffered from a rare congenital heart defect. Then she was airlifted to UC Davis Children’s Hospital where doctors noticed her enlarged heart was compressing her windpipe.
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