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May 2022
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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 the first suspected case of monkeypox reported today 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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Children's HealthMay 11, 2022What you need to know about West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses
Mosquito bites are not only uncomfortable, they can also transmit severe illnesses in many parts of the world. As it warms up, we asked UC Davis pediatrician Rachel Caynak how to prevent and treat mosquito bites and how to safeguard against mosquito-borne illness.
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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 26, 2022Costco ready to raise funds for UC Davis Children’s Hospital
Several of Children’s Miracle Network’s largest partners are preparing for their annual in-store campaigns, including Costco in May. Warehouses will encourage shoppers to support sick and injured kids by donating online or at the register.
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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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January 2022
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MaternityJanuary 27, 2022UC Davis lab develops fetal oximetry device to prevent unnecessary C-sections
UC Davis electrical and computer engineering professor Soheil Ghiasi's lab has built a transabdominal fetal pulse oximeter (TFO), a device which aims to more accurately detect fetal hypoxia, a condition that occurs when the fetus is deprived of an adequate supply of oxygen.
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CoronavirusJanuary 26, 2022
How at-home rapid COVID tests can help families stay safe during Omicron (video)
At-home COVID-19 antigen tests have been flying off store shelves as more people are being exposed to the highly infectious Omicron variant. UC Davis pediatrician Ivan Marquez answers questions about how COVID testing can be another valuable tool for families during the pandemic.
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Children's HealthJanuary 21, 2022New study finds combination of telemedicine, in-person visits best fit for asthma care
Can telemedicine improve asthma care for pediatric and young adult patients? A new UC Davis Health study reviews telemedicine use among patients with asthma. It identifies ways to minimize health disparities, maximize patient experience and increase access.
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MIND InstituteJanuary 19, 2022MIND Institute program gives undergraduates research experience in autism, mental health
The MIND Institute’s RISE-UP program is recruiting undergraduate students for its summer program. The unique opportunity is focused on students interested in serving historically underserved communities. They’ll learn more about research, clinical care, community support, neurodevelopmental disabilities and social justice.
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CoronavirusJanuary 18, 2022UC Davis Medical Center sets record for COVID-19 patients amid Omicron surge
UC Davis Medical Center is reporting its highest-ever number of COVID-19 patients. As of Jan. 18, there were 126 patients with active COVID-19 – a 300% increase since Jan. 1. Admissions of both pediatric and adult patients have spiked in recent days.
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Children's HealthJanuary 14, 2022New study finds excellent long-term outcomes with infant kidney transplants
Infant kidney transplants comprise a small percentage of all pediatric kidney transplants. However, a new UC Davis study finds that infants have better long-term outcomes when receiving kidney transplants, rather than going on dialysis and waiting until they are older and larger in size for transplant.
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CoronavirusJanuary 11, 2022International study identifies predictors of severe outcomes in children with COVID-19
A new international study done by researchers at three academic medical institutions, including UC Davis Health, analyzed the impact of COVID-19 infection in children and identified their risk of severe outcomes.
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Children's HealthJanuary 06, 2022Virtual Holiday Toy Drive raises $21,125 for hospitalized kids
The holidays were a little brighter for hospitalized kids at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, thanks to $21,125 that was raised during this year’s Virtual Holiday Toy Drive. The drive provided free toys for every hospitalized child, from infants to teens.
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December 2021
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Cancer CareDecember 27, 2021Cancer center toy store receives its largest donation of gifts, cash donations
The toy drive serving pediatric cancer patients and their families at the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center saw its largest one-time donation of gifts this holiday season. Donors and staff contributed to bring joy to young cancer patients and their siblings.
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CoronavirusDecember 22, 2021Upcoming webinar discusses effects of COVID-19 on African American/Black population
UC Davis Health pediatrician Michael Lucien and social justice leader Denisha “Coco” Bland will host a free webinar via Zoom to discuss the effects of COVID-19 on African American and Black populations and offer strategies and solutions to help.
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Children's HealthDecember 16, 2021Santa makes a virtual visit from the North Pole to hospitalized kids
Streaming all the way from the North Pole via an iPad, Santa Claus made a virtual visit to UC Davis Children’s Hospital this week to ask pediatric patients what they would like for Christmas.
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Children's HealthDecember 15, 2021CMN partner Emigh Ace Hardware recognized as top fundraising store in the nation
Sacramento-based Emigh Ace Hardware was the No. 1 store in the country during the annual Bucket Days fundraiser. The local store sold 900 buckets over three days in August and made a $4,500 donation to kids’ health at UC Davis Children’s Hospital.
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Children's HealthDecember 14, 2021A rollercoaster ride: Nurse helps parents of twins born weighing less than 2 pounds
This holiday season, Antonio Zamora and Marlene Campos have two miracles to be thankful for: their twin boys, Giovani and Jonathan, who were born at 24 weeks. Weighing less than two pounds each, they survived many complications shortly after birth.
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Children's HealthDecember 07, 2021Entravision Radiothon raises money for local kids beginning Thursday, Dec. 9
Spanish radio stations take to the airwaves this week to fundraise for Children’s Miracle Network at UC Davis. This three-day, on-air Entravision event takes place Thursday through Saturday and encourages donations to benefit pediatric patients treated at UC Davis Children’s Hospital.
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Cancer CareDecember 06, 2021Free holiday ‘store’ set up for pediatric patient gifts at cancer center
The UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center “holiday store” is open! Toys, games, books and even electronics are stacked in the temporary free gift shop, spreading joy during holiday for kids of all ages receiving treatment. It’s all thanks to the generosity of former patients, their families and other donors.
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RehabilitationDecember 03, 2021Medical volunteers prepare for California International Marathon on Sunday
More than 90 volunteers from UC Davis Health will provide medical support at the California International Marathon on Sunday. UC Davis Medical Center is providing medical supplies and medical care on the course, which starts in Folsom and ends at the State Capitol.
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Children's HealthDecember 01, 2021Ace Hardware holiday round up campaign helps change local kids’ futures
Visit participating Ace Hardware stores this season to support families and kids treated at the area’s only Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, UC Davis Children’s Hospital. It’s as easy as saying “yes” to rounding up your purchase to the nearest dollar.
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November 2021
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Children's HealthNovember 22, 2021PLA Skateboarding supports children’s hospital through sneaker raffle
When Nike unveiled a very limited release of new sneakers last month, PLA Skateboarding store used it as an opportunity to raise funds for UC Davis Children’s Hospital. More than $1,900 was donated by 190 customers in two days.
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MIND InstituteNovember 19, 2021
Mother of twins with 22q offers hope for other families dealing with genetic syndrome
Celeste and Alexia Madrigal have 22q, a rare genetic syndrome linked to 180 different physical, developmental and behavioral conditions. During 22q Awareness Month, they’re sharing their story to encourage hope.
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Children's HealthNovember 18, 2021Health experts answer questions about COVID-19 and vaccines in kids ages 5 to 11
Dean Blumberg, chief of pediatric infectious diseases at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, and general pediatrician Rachel Heidt, will be participating in a virtual Q&A session, “COVID-19 and Vaccines for Children 5-11 years old,” on Thursday, Dec. 2 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
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Children's HealthNovember 15, 2021Parenting intervention program receives $5 million in federal grants
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has granted a total of $5 million to UC Davis Health’s PC-CARE program, a parenting intervention for children ages 1-10, through two different projects.
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Children's HealthNovember 10, 2021Walmart, Neighborhood Market and Sam’s Club’s donate $459,087 to support local pediatric patients
The annual Children’s Miracle Network campaign took place in July 2021. Team members in stores across Northern California raised critical funds to continue quality care for area children treated at UC Davis Children’s Hospital.
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Children's HealthNovember 05, 2021Area Costco locations raise $1,180,733 for UC Davis Children’s Hospital
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Costco’s 2021 fundraising efforts paid off in a big way for Children’s Miracle Network. This long-time partner’s focus on helping kids propelled fundraising efforts and provided hope for local pediatric patients.
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CoronavirusNovember 03, 2021
Experts answer parents’ questions about COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5-11
The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control have approved COVID-19 vaccinations for kids ages 5-11. A UC Davis Health pediatrician and epidemiologist share their insights about the illness and the vaccine for this age group.
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Children's HealthNovember 02, 2021Sacramento-area Spanish radio stations raise $92,764 for children’s hospitals
Typically dominated by the Los Angeles market, Spanish radio stations in the Sacramento area did not let past performance stand in the way raising money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals like UC Davis Children’s Hospital. Even with the pandemic, fundraising exceeded expectations.
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School of MedicineNovember 01, 2021Medical student connects with dying patient, chronicles the experience
Fourth-year medical student Ross Perry is an advocate for wellness at the UC Davis School of Medicine. He’s also the top prize winner in a national essay contest hosted by the Arnold P. Gold Foundation for writing a poignant story about his bond with an oncology patient.
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October 2021
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Children's HealthOctober 27, 2021
How much is the dust in your home affecting your child?
When it comes to keeping kids safe, parents may not think about household dust as a potential hazard. A $1.35 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency will track which chemicals kids might accidentally ingest to determine health risks.
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MIND InstituteOctober 27, 2021
ADHD: An expert shares common symptoms and the latest research
During ADHD Awareness month, a UC Davis MIND Institute expert shares updates about the symptoms to look for as well as the latest research. The neurodevelopmental condition affects people of all ages and is often diagnosed in childhood.
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Children's HealthOctober 26, 2021Shorter therapy for caregivers of children with behavioral challenges is effective
A program developed at the UC Davis CAARE Center for caregivers of children with behavioral problems showed better parent retention and increased improvements in child behavior than an established parent intervention.
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Children's HealthOctober 25, 2021Play video games to help sick and injured children on Extra Life Game Day
Love to play video games? Then sign up today for Extra Life today and participate in the annual Game Day on Nov. 6, when you can do what you enjoy while raising funds for UC Davis Children’s Hospital.
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Children's HealthOctober 22, 2021Dairy Queen raises money for local pediatric patients on Miracle Treat Day
There’s a Blizzard in the forecast. Visit any DQ in the Greater Sacramento area on Thursday, Oct. 28 and a portion of your Blizzard purchase will support pediatric patients treated at UC Davis Children’s Hospital.
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Children's HealthOctober 20, 2021Shaikh leads American Academy of Pediatrics’ quality improvement council
Ulfat Shaikh, medical director of health care quality and professor of pediatrics at UC Davis Health, has been elected chairperson of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Council on Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (COQIPS).
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Children's HealthOctober 19, 2021STARS offers specialized telehealth services to kids with disabilities in rural areas
STARS, a school-based telehealth program serving children with physical disabilities living in rural Northern California, provides an experience and quality of care that is similar to in-person patient visits. It may also save an average of $100 per visit.
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Children's HealthOctober 18, 2021Fall 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 15, 2021Intestinal rehabilitation program helps patients with short bowel syndrome
The intestinal rehabilitation program at UC Davis Health works with young patients like Everley Saelee to ensure they get the nutrition needed for growth and development. The program also helps promote growth and adaptation in the remaining intestine.
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MIND InstituteOctober 14, 2021New virtual support group for neurodivergent girls, nonbinary teens
A new support group at the UC Davis MIND Institute is designed for neurodivergent girls and nonbinary teens who have autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, obsessive compulsive disorder and more. NeuroTeens is a free, virtual group that offers social connection.
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Children's HealthOctober 14, 2021Local pediatric heart patient’s sweet gesture to help hospitalized kids
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. That’s just what Kaileia Boudinot of Elk Grove did one summer morning when she decided kids treated at UC Davis Children’s Hospital needed some help … and some hope.
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Children's HealthOctober 13, 2021Linenberger appointed to chair of ANPD’s Recognition Committee
Michelle Linenberger, professional development nurse specialist and nurse educator at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, has been appointed chair of the Association for Nursing Professional Development (ANPD)’s Recognition Committee.
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Children's HealthOctober 11, 2021CIRCLE Clinic donors bring trauma-informed comprehensive health services to Sacramento foster youth
UC Davis Health‘s CIRCLE Clinic has received a $2.55 million gift from longtime foster youth care champions Dale and Katy Carlsen. In partnership with Sacramento County, the first-of-its-kind clinic provides trauma-informed comprehensive health services to Sacramento youth in foster care.
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CoronavirusOctober 08, 2021Twindemic warning: COVID-19 and flu season will collide this winter
We asked Dean Blumberg, chief of pediatric infectious diseases at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, for his advice on how we can keep ourselves safe and healthy through the impending “twindemic” of COVID and flu season.
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September 2021
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Heart and VascularSeptember 29, 2021Southern California baby travels to UC Davis Health for a game-changing procedure
When a blood clot blocked blood flow and caused severe swelling in baby Mateo, he was diagnosed with superior vena cava syndrome. He was transferred to UC Davis Health. Frank Ing performed a cardiac catheterization, which made all the difference.
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Children's HealthSeptember 28, 2021Virtual Duck Dash scheduled for Saturday
The 9th annual Duck Dash will take place virtually on Saturday, Oct. 2 at 9 a.m. Proceeds will benefit the Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department at UC Davis Children’s Hospital.
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Heart and VascularSeptember 27, 2021UC Davis Pediatric Echocardiography Lab re-accredited by national organization
The UC Davis Pediatric Heart Center's Pediatric Echocardiography Laboratory this month has been re-accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in pediatric transthoracic, pediatric transesophageal and fetal echocardiography.
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Children's HealthSeptember 24, 2021Spirit Halloween puts the fun in fundraising by supporting local Child Life programs
Halloween décor and costume purchases at eight area stores help raise money for UC Davis Children’s Hospital. Spirit Halloween’s Spirit of Children Foundation supports programs that help minimize the anxiety of hospitalization.
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MIND InstituteSeptember 16, 2021Veronica Ahumada brings human-robot interaction expertise to UC Davis Health
Veronica Ahumada joined UC Davis Health this year and brought her expertise in health informatics and human-robot interaction to the UC Davis Center for Health and Technology. She will be growing her research through two exciting grant-funded projects involving robots.
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Children's HealthSeptember 09, 2021Girl gets expert care for rare growth hormone deficiency condition
MRI results confirmed that Scarlett Hershey had panhypopituitarism, a rare condition in which the pituitary gland stops producing all or most hormones. Internationally, there are 4.2 cases of panhypopituitarism per 100,000 people per year.
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Children's HealthSeptember 07, 2021After a tragic longboarding accident, one patient fights to regain all that was lost
Last August, Kyle Benton was in a terrible longboarding accident and was transported to the UC Davis Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. His injuries included a traumatic brain injury, broken vertebrae and a blood clot in the brain. He would spend 43 days hospitalized, fighting for survival. This is his story.
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August 2021
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Children's HealthAugust 31, 2021Oak Park Rotary House provides hope, free accommodation for patient families (video)
Located within walking distance of UC Davis Children’s Hospital, the Oak Park Rotary House offers a two-bedroom private home for a family with a child who will be hospitalized for at least six months. Made possible by the Oak Park Rotary House Foundation, it provides rent-free, long-term temporary housing.
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Children's HealthAugust 26, 2021Busting myths about diabetic ketoacidosis, a common but serious complication of diabetes
In a Q&A, Pediatrician Nicole Glaser discusses the causes, symptoms and treatment of DKA in children with Type I diabetes.
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Eye Health and Vision ScienceAugust 23, 2021Back-to-school eye health
Kids are returning to the classroom after more than a year of remote learning. Pediatric ophthalmologist Marcela Maria Estrada discusses the impact of the pandemic on kids’ eye health and offers tips for healthy eyesight, no matter what your age!
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Children's HealthAugust 20, 2021Video game makes speech therapy fun for children with cleft palates
For more than seven years, UC Davis Health experts Travis Tollefson and Christina Roth have partnered with UC Santa Cruz researchers to provide feedback and testing of SpokeIt, a UC Santa Cruz-developed game. SpokeIt provides a tool that incentivizes children to improve their speech.
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CoronavirusAugust 20, 2021Health experts answer questions about COVID-19 and back-to-school safety
UC Davis experts Dean Blumberg and Lena van der List will be answering questions in a virtual Q&A session, “COVID-19 and Children: Vaccines and Back to School,” on Monday, Aug. 30 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
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Children's HealthAugust 18, 2021Young Adult Bereavement Art Group starts Sept. 15
The UC Davis Hospice Program and UC Davis Children's Hospital will offer a free eight-week Young Adult Bereavement Art Group for individuals ages 17 to 24 who are coping with the recent loss of a loved one.
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Awards and HonorsAugust 06, 2021UC Davis Medical Center receives Platinum Level Excellence in Life Support Award
UC Davis Medical Center has received the Platinum Level ELSO Award for Excellence in Life Support from the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO). UC Davis’ Extracorporeal Life Support Program provides vital support for failing organ systems in infants, children and adults.
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Children's HealthAugust 05, 2021At the hospital gift shop, hope is in stock
Recently reopened to patients, visitors and employees, the gift shop in the Pavilion of UC Davis Medical Center provides more than just flowers and balloons. For people like Samantha Torrence and her son in the PICU, it offers inspiration.
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Children's HealthAugust 05, 2021ACE Hardware joins forces with local pediatric patient to raise money for sick and injured children
A young entrepreneur was invited to sell her Girls BBQ product at Ace Hardware this month. A portion of sales will benefit UC Davis Children’s Hospital.
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CoronavirusAugust 04, 20219 things to know about COVID-19 and the Delta variant as kids return to school (video)
The Sacramento area is seeing more cases of COVID-19 and the highly contagious Delta variant. What does this mean for students who are slated to be back on campus, especially those too young to be vaccinated?
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Children's HealthAugust 02, 2021Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine posts latest position statement on infant feeding
The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) has published its latest position statement, affirming its commitment to gender equality and health equity, and providing guidelines on infant feeding, lactation-related language and gender.
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July 2021
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Awards and HonorsJuly 27, 2021UC Davis Medical Center ranks as # 1 hospital in Sacramento, among the best in the U.S.
U.S. News & World Report named UC Davis Medical Center as one of the nation's Best Hospitals, the #1 hospital in Sacramento and among the top 10 in California.
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Heart and VascularJuly 27, 2021UC Davis Health fixes baby’s heart defect using echocardiography-only strategy
Cedric Taylor was born at 25 weeks. Like many premature babies, he was born with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), a condition in which the ductus arteriosus, a blood vessel in the heart, does not close spontaneously after birth.
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Children's HealthJuly 23, 2021Children’s hospital leaders surprise Walmart/Sam’s Club employees during CMN campaign
Visits from UC Davis Children’s Hospital’s CEO and other top hospital staff during the annual event provided a boost for staff. By recognizing the importance and impact of their fundraising efforts, leadership hopes each team member realizes that every dollar makes a difference.
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CoronavirusJuly 22, 20218 things health experts want you to know about the Delta variant
UC Davis Health experts are warning a Sacramento-area COVID-19 surge is likely in the coming weeks. Infections are rising, due largely to the highly transmissible Delta variant and low vaccination rates, which are around 50% in the region.
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Awards and HonorsJuly 19, 2021UC Davis NICU receives gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at UC Davis Children’s Hospital is now the 12th in the U.S. to receive a gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. It is the only hospital in Northern California to receive this honor.
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Children's HealthJuly 14, 2021Annual CMN Miracle Balloon campaign at DQ raises money for UC Davis Children’s Hospital
Record hot temperatures are just one reason to visit your local Dairy Queen through July 31. Helping save local kids’ lives is another. The CMN Miracle Balloon campaign is on now, raising money for UC Davis Children’s Hospital.
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Children's HealthJuly 06, 2021Girl with Nager syndrome receives life-changing care to help her eat, breathe
Born with Nager syndrome, Lily Jones had craniofacial challenges, no ear canals and extremely short forearms at birth. The UC Davis Cleft and Craniofacial team partnered with her and her parents, Nick and Elysia Jones, to help improve her life.
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Children's HealthJuly 02, 2021Undiagnosed celiac disease is one local family’s cautionary tale for other parents
It was obvious one-year-old Piper was sick, but what was wrong? When her parents could not get answers, they turned to UC Davis Children’s Hospital.
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Children's HealthJune 30, 2021Overcoming the odds despite challenges of spina bifida
At this year’s Bear Creek High School graduation ceremony in Stockton, 17-year-old Ben Brogger walked gracefully onto the stage and delivered an inspiring speech to the graduating seniors. It was a moment that Adriana and Dan Brogger weren’t sure they would ever witness when their son was diagnosed with spina bifida in the womb.
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Awards and HonorsJune 30, 2021Neurology chair receives Ambassador for Epilepsy Award
UC Davis Department of Neurology Chair Amy Brooks-Kayal has received the prestigious Ambassador for Epilepsy Award. The International Bureau for Epilepsy and the International League Against Epilepsy recognized Brooks-Kayal and 11 others worldwide for outstanding contributions to the cause of epilepsy.
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Children's HealthJune 29, 2021The danger of button batteries
Button cell batteries, the flat, coin-shaped batteries found in many toys, watches and remote controls, can do serious internal damage if accidentally swallowed. UC Davis pediatric emergency physicians warn families to keep these batteries secure and out of children’s reach.
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Children's HealthJune 25, 2021Annual Walmart and Sam’s Club Campaign benefiting local kids kicks off Monday
Help kids live better when you shop. All donations to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN) stay local to help treat sick and injured kids in UC Davis Children’s Hospital’s 33-county service area.
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CoronavirusJune 24, 2021New COVID-19 vaccine clinic for people with autism, other neurodevelopmental conditions (video)
The UC Davis MIND Institute is offering a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for individuals with autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions. The clinic will offer a comfortable experience for families, including sensory support and specially trained staff.
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Children's HealthJune 22, 2021Long-standing genomic medicine partnership expands specialty care for children in region
A seven-year telemedicine partnership between the UC Davis MIND Institute and Dignity Health ensures that more children with genetic disorders receive quick, convenient specialty care. The success is due to high-quality robots and a commitment to improving access to genomic medicine.
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Children's HealthJune 17, 2021Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) awards grants to UC Davis Children’s Hospital for 2021-2023
From blood pressure monitoring to cellular therapy for neuroblastoma treatment, UC Davis Children’s Hospital continues to be on the cutting edge thanks to generous donations from CMN. This year’s grant winners are the best of the best in pediatric clinical care and research.
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Awards and HonorsJune 15, 2021UC Davis Children’s Hospital again named among nation’s best
UC Davis Children’s Hospital has been recognized as a Best Children’s Hospital for 2021-22 by U.S. News & World Report in four pediatric specialty areas: neonatology, nephrology, orthopedics and urology.
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Children's HealthJune 09, 2021Teens and acne: Top tips to clearer skin
Eighty-five percent of teenagers are affected by acne during their teenage years and more than 50 million people have acne in the U.S. June is acne awareness month and we asked UC Davis pediatric dermatologist Smita Awasthi for her top tips to help teens on the path to clearer skin.
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Awards and HonorsJune 08, 2021UC Davis Health wins EMMY® Award for coverage of system’s renowned health care
Members of the UC Davis Health Public Affairs and Marketing Department are part teams that won two Northern California Area EMMY® Awards. The work included was coverage of surgery to separate conjoined twins and a collaboration with KVIE about vision loss.
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Children's HealthJune 07, 2021Extra, extra, read all about it in the latest issue of The Pediatric Press
The Pediatric Press, the online newsletter of UC Davis Children's Hospital, has published its summer issue. The summer edition includes stories about hospital awards, research developments, patient milestones, new clinic openings and other successes within the pediatric units.
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MIND InstituteJune 04, 2021Rapid whole genome sequencing leads to better outcomes for babies, lower medical costs
A study published today outlined the success of Project Baby Bear, a real-world quality improvement program designed to test the clinical and economic value of using rapid Whole Genome Sequencing to diagnose and guide treatment for infants with unexplained rare disease.
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CoronavirusJune 04, 2021Emergency department nurse promotes COVID-19 vaccines on TV with Gov. Gavin Newsom
Claudio Alvarado, an assistant nurse manager in the pediatric emergency department, appeared on stage with California Gov. Gavin Newsom to promote the state’s new Vax for the Win vaccine incentive program.
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Children's HealthJune 04, 2021Cardiac arrest: Save a life in five steps with guidance from Project ADAM Sacramento
CPR/AED Awareness Week is a solemn reminder of cardiac arrest statistics. The good news? UC Davis has free education and training available so you can provide lifesaving assistance through a program called project ADAM.
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Children's HealthJune 03, 2021UC Davis Children’s Hospital welcomes new facility dog Daniels (video)
The newest employee at UC Davis Children’s Hospital has a wet nose and a wagging tail! Facility Dog Daniels works in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) to help calm, comfort and motivate young patients going through medical procedures and long hospital stays.
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Awards and HonorsJune 01, 2021Heather Siefkes receives 2021 Eli Gold Prize
Heather Siefkes, assistant professor in the UC Davis Department of Pediatrics, received the 2021 Eli Gold Prize. Siefkes works in the Pediatric and Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at UC Davis Children’s Hospital and is the medical director of Project ADAM Sacramento.
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