News
January 2022
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ResearchJanuary 19, 2022Gut bacteria differences between Black and white women linked to insulin sensitivity
A study led by UC Davis has found significant gut bacteria profile differences between Black and white women, even after accounting for their insulin sensitivity status. The study is the first to focus on premenopausal Black and white women.
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CancerJanuary 19, 2022Latino smokers on Medi-Cal still not getting help needed to quit
A new study by researchers with the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center shows Latino smokers on Medi-Cal are still not getting the cessation information they need to help them get treatment for tobacco addiction.
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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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UnderservedJanuary 15, 2022New paper proposes diversity, equity and inclusion measures to combat structural health inequities
Sergio Aguilar-Gaxiola of UC Davis is one of seven national leaders who wrote an article in the New England Journal of Medicine urging the clinical and translational research community to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in their work as a way to address structural health inequities.
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CoronavirusJanuary 14, 2022Which mask protects best against the Omicron variant?
With the highly contagious COVID-19 Omicron variant surging, many people are reconsidering the type of mask they wear. A UC Davis Health infectious diseases expert has advice about when to wear cloth, surgical, N95 or KN95 masks.
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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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Eye Health and Vision ScienceJanuary 13, 2022Dried goji berries may provide protection against age-related macular degeneration
According to a new study by researchers at UC Davis, regularly eating a small serving of dried goji berries may offer protection against age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, which is a leading cause of vision loss in older adults.
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SurgeryJanuary 12, 2022Cross-campus collaboration leads to ‘smart prosthetics’ for amputee patients
An interdisciplinary team of scientists and surgeons is collaborating to help improve quality of life for patients with amputations. Thanks to a novel surgical procedure and smart prosthetics, patients can better control residual muscles, receive sensory feedback and reduce limb pain.
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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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RehabilitationJanuary 10, 20227 tips for getting back into shape in 2022, injury-free
As many head into the gym or onto the trails in a quest to reclaim their post-pandemic physique, Brandee Waite, professor of sports medicine at UC Davis Health, offers seven tips on how to get back into shape, without hurting yourself.
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CoronavirusJanuary 07, 2022Omicron: 10 things to know about the very contagious COVID-19 variant
As Omicron surges around the world, we all have questions about symptoms, testing, masking and more. UC Davis Health experts share what’s known so far about the highly infectious COVID-19 variant.
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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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CancerJanuary 05, 2022Marshall affiliates with UC Davis Health for world-class cancer care
The UC Davis Cancer Care Network is adding Marshall Medical Center as its newest member. The cancer services affiliation allows Marshall patients in El Dorado County access to the renowned UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center to ensure they have the latest diagnostic and treatment options.
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Medical CenterJanuary 05, 2022
The best birthday gift: Man in hospital for a year finally gets to see his 4 children together
A long-term patient who hadn’t seen his children together in more than a year was treated to a birthday celebration in his hospital bed outside UC Davis Medical Center, thanks to a dedicated team of caregivers
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Children's HealthJanuary 04, 2022Donut Dash raises funds for UC Davis pediatric patients
The 14th annual Donut Dash is scheduled for Saturday, March 5 at 8:30 a.m. at William Land Park. Funds raised will support the UC Davis Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department.
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Violence PreventionJanuary 03, 2022New research shows violence is broadly felt by millions of Californians
Researchers at UC Davis Health have shown millions of Californians are indirectly impacted by violence. While relatively few experience violent acts, 64% of surveyed Californians heard gunshots, passed sidewalk memorials or learned about violence through their social networks.
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December 2021
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UnderservedDecember 29, 2021UC Davis leads grassroots effort to screen migrant workers and their families for COVID-19
UC Davis Health with the support of community partners has tested more than 17,000 farm laborers, other essential workers and their families for COVID-19 in a crucial effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus among vulnerable populations.
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CoronavirusDecember 29, 2021Emergency Department sees record number of patients
UC Davis Medical Center experienced an all-time high number of patients triaged in the Emergency Department this week. Providers treated over 300 patients, including an influx of people seeking Covid-19 testing.
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CancerDecember 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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Violence PreventionDecember 21, 2021Handgun ownership and intimate partner violence history increases risk of violent crime
Researchers at UC Davis Health have shown that handgun owners charged with intimate partner violence were more likely to reoffend and commit other violent crimes, including murder, rape and aggravated assault.
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General Health NewsDecember 21, 2021It’s time to treat substance abuse like a chronic disease
To better address substance abuse, the Department of Emergency Medicine approaches addiction as treatable, rather than someone with a problem. Physicians and patient navigators are collaborating to treat patients with medication and customized treatment plans.
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Burn CareDecember 20, 2021“I was dead. Now, I’m ready to go back home.” Burn survivor beats the odds
A gas explosion in late 2020 changed J. Guadalupe Romo Fonseca’s life forever. But after 235 days at UC Davis Health, he and his family celebrate this holiday season with gratitude for the team that treated them like family during his recovery.
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General Health NewsDecember 17, 2021Hospital patients receive haircuts for the holidays
As part of UC Davis Health’s Care Project, stylists from Salon Paisley in Sacramento visited UC Davis Medical Center to give some long-term patients a haircut before the holidays.
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CoronavirusDecember 17, 2021
New platform uses machine-learning and mass spectrometer to rapidly process COVID-19 tests
UC Davis Health and SpectraPass are conducting a study in Sacramento and Las Vegas to evaluate a new COVID-19 test. The idea behind the novel platform is a scalable system that can rapidly perform on-site tests for potentially thousands of people.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingDecember 17, 2021Simulated reality provides critical training for School of Nursing students
Realistic simulations expose School of Nursing students to scenarios they will likely face once they are on the job. Faculty provide the resources and language to draw on in the future when the experiences — and the patients — are real.
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CoronavirusDecember 17, 2021
Rising COVID-19 hospitalizations indicate possible new surge
COVID-19 hospitalizations are increasing at UC Davis Medical Center, indicating a possible new surge following travel and indoor gatherings at Thanksgiving. UC Davis Health infectious disease experts urge the community to continue using prevention strategies.
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CancerDecember 16, 2021New potential treatment for graft-versus-host-disease and other inflammatory disorders
UC Davis Health researchers showed that blocking IL-6 and TNF cytokines provides a more effective approach to preventing life-threatening graft-versus-host-disease, an inflammatory condition that develops in patients after their allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
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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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CancerDecember 16, 2021Cancer center gives grocery gift cards to patients coping with financial hardship
Coping with both cancer and financial hardship during the holidays is difficult. That’s why UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center is giving away $100 grocery gift cards to 100 families in need this season.
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CoronavirusDecember 15, 2021A dose of hope: One year after the COVID-19 vaccine’s arrival, everything has changed
On the one-year anniversary of the arrival of the first COVID-19 vaccine at UC Davis Health, health care workers reflect on the momentous event and the changes that the vaccine has prompted in the hospital and in their own lives.
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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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General Health NewsDecember 15, 2021UC Davis Health, SMUD, and Sac State break ground on child development center
UC Davis Health, SMUD and Sac State celebrated the groundbreaking of a new child development center scheduled to open in 2022.
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School of MedicineDecember 14, 2021Fourth-year medical student wins scholarship for dedication to the underserved
As a child, Josephine Hai relied on free clinics for medical care. Later, she became a steady volunteer at similar community clinics. Now, as a medical student, she’s been awarded a prominent scholarship for her devotion to the underserved.
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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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Medical CenterDecember 14, 2021Patient survives tragic accident with the help of UC Davis Health nurses and physicians
Dan Williams suffered a ruptured spleen, broken sternum, contusion of his heart and a broken arm when an alleged drunk driver drove through his home. With the help of UC Davis Health nurses and physicians he has now made a full recovery.
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School of MedicineDecember 10, 2021Medical community loses a titan with the passing of the incomparable Faith Fitzgerald
Emeritus Professor Faith Thayer Fitzgerald, who devoted her career to educating the next generation of physicians at the UC Davis School of Medicine for nearly four decades, passed away at the age of 78.
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MIND InstituteDecember 10, 2021MIND Institute thanks research families with winter wonderland event
More than 200 families enjoyed a drive-through Winter Wonderland event designed to thank those who are involved in research studies at the MIND Institute. It featured inflatables, holiday lights and staff and volunteers in festive costumes.
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Violence PreventionDecember 09, 2021Violence increased most in marginalized neighborhoods early in the COVID-19 pandemic
Low-income communities of color experienced significantly greater increases in firearm violence, homicides and assaults compared to more affluent communities during the first five months of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study from the Violence Prevention Research Program.
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School of MedicineDecember 09, 2021
UC Davis School of Medicine homegrown faculty reflect on their roots
School of Medicine faculty and graduates Olivia Campa and Kevin Mullins reflect on why the school's commitment to advance diversity, equity and inclusion, and an eagerness to address local health disparities have kept them at the health system throughout their careers.
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School of MedicineDecember 08, 2021UC Davis students help Afghan refugees navigate life in Sacramento
UC Davis students play an important role in how refugees from Afghanistan adjust to life in Sacramento: A local initiative brings them into newcomers’ homes once a month to share valuable tips on how to navigate their new community.
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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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ResearchDecember 07, 2021UC Davis develops engineered bone marrow to study early osteosarcoma progression
UC Davis pediatric orthopedic surgeons, biomedical engineers, and immunologists have created an artificial bone marrow model that may help them better understand osteosarcoma, the most common type of bone cancer in children and adolescents.
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School of MedicineDecember 06, 2021
Record enrollment for UC Davis 3-year medical school program
A unique partnership between UC Davis and Kaiser Permanente puts a select group of students through medical school in just three years instead of four, in a bold effort to more quickly produce primary care doctors for Californians who urgently need them.
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CancerDecember 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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CoronavirusDecember 03, 2021
The COVID-19 Omicron variant: An infectious disease expert explains what we know so far
UC Davis Health’s Chief of Infectious Diseases Stuart Cohen explains what’s known – and what’s not – about the new COVID-19 Omicron variant, including why vaccinations and booster shots are as important as ever.
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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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AgingDecember 02, 2021
UC Davis Health opens new Healthy Aging Clinic (video)
The new Healthy Aging Clinic, located in midtown Sacramento, serves patients 65 and older and their caregivers. The team of multidisciplinary specialists allows patients and their families to leverage integrated services that can lead to better quality of life and facilitate independent living.
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MaternityDecember 02, 2021Probiotics improve nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, according to new study
Probiotics significantly improve the symptoms of pregnancy-related nausea, vomiting and constipation, according to a new UC Davis study. Nausea and vomiting affect about 85% of pregnancies and can significantly impact quality of life.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingDecember 02, 2021A record-setting 11 UC Davis physician assistant students earn national award
Future physician assistants from the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis earned scholarships from the National Health Service Corps to pursue their passion to serve people with limited access to health care.
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Awards and HonorsDecember 02, 2021
More than 200 UC Davis Health physicians named 'Top Docs'
The 2021 list of Sacramento Magazine's "Top Docs" includes more than 200 UC Davis Health physicians who were nominated by colleagues in the region. The physicians represent 68 specialties, including 22 pediatric subspecialties.
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CancerDecember 01, 2021UC Davis brain surgeon appointed to co-lead cancer center Biomedical Technology Program
Orin Bloch is the new co-leader of UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center Biomedical Technology Program, which works to further innovative advances in cancer research, diagnosis, and therapy. His appointment is effective Dec. 1, 2021.
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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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CoronavirusDecember 01, 2021New study shows vaccinated health care workers at low risk of transmitting COVID-19
A new study by infectious disease experts Sarah Waldman and Stuart Cohen shows vaccinated health care workers with breakthrough COVID-19 infections are at a low risk of transmitting the virus to patients and colleagues in a healthcare setting. Infection prevention strategies were key.
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November 2021
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General Health NewsNovember 30, 2021Diamond Doc Award recognizes physicians for exceptional patient care
52 UC Davis Health doctors earned Diamond Doc Awards for the high scores they received from patients through consumer surveys.
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Internal MedicineNovember 30, 2021New PET imaging-based tool detects liver inflammation from fatty liver disease
A UC Davis Health team has developed a new positron emission tomography (PET) scan imaging-based tool to detect liver inflammation in patients affected with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. The condition affects nearly a third of the population of the United States.
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General Health NewsNovember 29, 2021UC Davis Hospice volunteers provide Thanksgiving meals for patients, patient families
Each year, UC Davis Hospice staff volunteer to deliver 30 Thanksgiving meals to hospice patients and their families, a tradition continued yet again this year.
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Health and TechnologyNovember 29, 2021New initiative to make UC Davis Health a leader in digital medicine
UC Davis Health has become the first academic medical center in the world to launch a Cloud Innovation Center. In partnership with Amazon Web Services, this platform will focus on digital health equity to improve health outcomes and reduce health disparities.
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CancerNovember 24, 2021First-in-region targeted liver cancer therapy gives patients new hope
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center becomes the first in Northern California to start a program that is bringing new hope to patients whose colon cancer has spread to their liver. One of the first patients to undergo the unique procedure in July is now cancer-free.
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ResearchNovember 24, 2021Antibodies mimicking the virus may explain long haul COVID-19, rare vaccine side effects
A new paper published in The New England Journal of Medicine suggests that secondary antibodies known as “anti-idiotype antibodies” could be responsible for some of the side effects of COVID-19 vaccines and the symptoms of long-haul COVID.
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Eye Health and Vision ScienceNovember 24, 2021Susanna Park inducted as holder of Roth Endowed Chair for Discovery, Education and Patient Care
Susanna Soon-Chun Park was inducted as the inaugural holder of the Barbara A. and Alan M. Roth, M.D. Endowed Chair for Discovery, Education and Patient Care during a special ceremony at the SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity.
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Medical CenterNovember 23, 2021Pediatric emergency physician receives national award for advancing health equity
UC Davis Health Pediatric Emergency Physician Tiffani Johnson received the inaugural Minority Health, Equity and Inclusion Award from the American Academy of Pediatrics for her contributions to advance health equity for underrepresented communities.
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CancerNovember 23, 2021National Cancer Institute director joins cancer center for virtual public talk
National Cancer Institute Director Ned Sharpless will highlight the progress this country is making in the cancer fight as he speaks at a virtual forum hosted by the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center. The Grand Rounds is set for Nov. 30 at noon as is free and open to the public.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingNovember 22, 2021UC Davis nursing school announces new academic dean
Amy Nichols has been appointed the new associate dean for academics for the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis. Nichols has more than 30 years of academic experience and has devoted her career to graduate nursing education.
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Medical CenterNovember 22, 2021Unidentified patient to be reunited with family thanks to community help
Francisco had no ID and no memory of who he was when he was brought by an ambulance to the UC Davis emergency room on Aug. 24. Last Friday, he was discharged from UC Davis Medical Center after 88 days of hospitalization. He will be reunited with family back in Mexico.
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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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Neurological HealthNovember 19, 2021UC Davis clinic accepted into national Leukodystrophy Care Network Program
The UC Davis Leukodystrophy Clinic is one of only 12 Children’s Hospital Leukodystrophy Care Network Certified Centers in the country. It serves pediatric patients with leukodystrophies, which are debilitating genetic, progressive disorders.
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MIND InstituteNovember 18, 2021Home-based research format may expand access to autism treatment studies
A new UC Davis MIND Institute study suggests that parent-led language testing delivered via telehealth is effective for children with autism. The format was tested in both English and Spanish-speaking families and may provide a new way to measure the efficacy of treatments.
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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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Neurological HealthNovember 17, 2021
Understanding the cognitive legacy of the Vietnam War
UC Davis has launched a first-of-its-kind study to look at aging and cognition in older Vietnamese Americans, many of whom survived the trauma of the Vietnam War. The research, led by Oanh Meyer, is funded with a $7.2 million National Institute on Aging grant.
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ResearchNovember 17, 2021New model translates heart research findings from animals to humans
UC Davis Health scientists developed a new tool to translate cardiac studies from animal models to humans. The tool will help in better understanding arrhythmia and other heart conditions and support the search for effective cardiac therapies.
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School of MedicineNovember 17, 2021School of Medicine receives funding to support researchers with COVID-19-related caregiving
The School of Medicine has secured research funds for early-career biomedical researchers working on clinical research projects and facing demands of caregiving increased by the COVID-19 pandemic. Recipients will receive support to bolster research productivity and professional development mentoring activities.
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General Health NewsNovember 16, 2021UC Davis Health Researchers recognized as Highly Cited Researchers 2021
Five UC Davis Health researchers were recognized as Highly Cited Researchers in 2021. They ranked in the top 1% by citations for field and publication year, showing significant research influence by publishing highly cited papers during the last decade.
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CoronavirusNovember 15, 2021New study shows UC System mitigation efforts reduced campus COVID-19 infection rates
A new study shows that mitigation efforts to reduce COVID-19 on the 10 University of California campuses during the fall of 2020 minimized campus transmission and outbreaks and limited spread to surrounding communities.
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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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CoronavirusNovember 15, 2021
Your top COVID-19 questions, answered by White House Chief Science Officer David Kessler
David Kessler, the chief science officer and leader in COVID-19 efforts, provided insights on the rise of mental health issues, COVID vaccines for kids, booster shots, the new oral antiviral drugs, and the rare vaccine side effects.
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Medical CenterNovember 12, 2021Sacramento’s newest science center unveiled, includes UC Davis technology
Sacramento’s newest science center, the SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity (MOSAC) has been unveiled. Among the first items on display in the exhibit gallery is a prototype of the EXPLORER Total-Body Scanner, developed at UC Davis Health.
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ResearchNovember 10, 2021Researchers at UC Davis may have unlocked function of mysterious structure found on neurons
Distinguished Professor James Trimmer has been baffled for 30 years by mysterious clusters of proteins found on neurons in the hippocampus region of the brain. Now he and his colleagues may finally know what they do.
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CancerNovember 10, 2021Love Your Lungs I-Spy the Plushie contest to raise awareness about lung cancer
Look for pink lung plushies while learning how to take care of your lung health during Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Love Your Lungs Sacramento makes it fun to get involved in the community and spread awareness about lung cancer and tips to quit smoking.
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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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School of MedicineNovember 09, 2021Military experience helped prepare former sailor for medical school
Several students at UC Davis School of Medicine come from a military background. As Veteran’s Day approaches this week, one of them, Justin Choi, shares the parallels between serving his country and training to become a doctor.
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Violence PreventionNovember 09, 2021Latino and Hispanic men up to 66% more likely to be convicted of DUI, according to study
Racial bias may play a role in DUI convictions of Latino and Hispanic men in California, according to a new study from the Violence Prevention Research Program. The study compared alcohol-related crashes and DUI convictions.
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General Health NewsNovember 09, 2021The language of the opioid crisis and its impact on policies and patients
Peter Torres, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Linguistics, studied how the opioid crisis is expressed linguistically in policies and medical interactions. His work just earned him the Linguistic Society of America Elizabeth Dayton Award.
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CoronavirusNovember 08, 2021Experts say monoclonal antibody treatment is not a substitute for COVID-19 vaccines
Monoclonal antibody treatments have been shown to reduce COVID-19-related hospitalization or deaths in high-risk patients. But UC Davis Health infectious disease experts explain why they’re not a replacement for the COVID-19 vaccine.
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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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AgingNovember 04, 2021Expanding services for caregivers during the pandemic and beyond
Unpaid caregivers have significantly worse mental health than adults not in these roles. COVID-19 has intensified stress and depression. But new services at UC Davis Health address these challenges affecting more and more people.
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ResearchNovember 04, 2021Guns, violence and political extremism putting U.S. at risk of disaster, according to expert
Garen Wintemute, one of the foremost experts on firearm violence in the U.S., is sounding the alarm that increases in gun purchases, violence and political extremism are putting the United States at risk for disaster in the coming months.
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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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General Health NewsNovember 02, 2021Honoring veterans who served: Chuck Abraham
Chuck Abraham, an 89-year-old Korean War veteran, was honored this fall by UC Davis Health for his service to his country. Through its “We Honor Veterans” program, UC Davis Hospice recognizes veterans through personalized pinning ceremonies with loved ones gathered.
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UnderservedNovember 02, 2021‘Charlas’ create online conversations about cancer for Spanish-speaking communities
A series of free, online forums called “Charlas en Español Entendiendo el Cáncer en Latinos,” hosted by UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, are making it easier for Spanish-speaking communities to understand how to prevent as well as treat cancer.
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CoronavirusNovember 02, 2021What to know about Merck's COVID-19 treatment pill
UC Davis Health infectious diseases specialist George Thompson answered some commonly asked questions about Merck’s new COVID-19 pill. The medication could be given in the days after COVID-19 symptoms arise to prevent severe disease.
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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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AgingNovember 02, 2021Mini Medical School opens registration for 2022 program
Registration for the 2022 Healthy Aging Education Series, formerly Mini Medical School, opens online Nov. 2. Classes begin on Feb 5, 2022. Classes are offered as live webinars with an opportunity for participants to interact virtually with the presenters.
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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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School of MedicineNovember 01, 2021UC Davis School of Medicine names new vice dean for research
UC Davis School of Medicine has appointed Kim Barrett, distinguished professor of medicine at UC San Diego and director of the division of graduate education at the National Science Foundation, as its new vice dean for research.
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