News releases
January 2020
What you need to know about the novel coronavirus
January 22, 2020
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is alerting travelers of an ongoing outbreak of pneumonia. The cause is a new, or novel, coronavirus. It was first identified in Wuhan, China. Dean Blumberg, chief of pediatric infectious diseases and associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, shares what you need to know.
Donut Dash raises funds for UC Davis Child Life on March 7
January 2, 2020
The 12th annual Donut Dash will take place Saturday, March 7, at 8:30 a.m. at William Land Park in Sacramento. Proceeds will benefit the UC Davis Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department.
December 2019
Tips for flu prevention
December 27, 2019
Depending on your age and health, the flu can be a minor nuisance or a threat to your life. With cases currently on the rise, it is a good time to take steps to protect yourself.
UC Davis Children’s Hospital hosts pop-up toy store for parents of hospitalized children
December 23, 2019
Parents of hospitalized kids had the chance to shop today as the Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department at UC Davis Children’s Hospital held its annual Holiday Workshop.
Erik Fernandez y Garcia appointed to First 5 Sacramento Commission
December 20, 2019
Erik Fernandez y Garcia, associate professor of clinical pediatrics, was appointed this week to the First 5 Sacramento Commission by the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors.
Nordstrom partners with CMN Hospitals this holiday season
December 16, 2019
When you purchase a $10 giving-tree card at a Sacramento area Nordstrom store, your donation will help provide life-saving care, education and research at UC Davis Children’s Hospital.
Voting begins for Ace Hardware's Coolest Christmas Contest
December 13, 2019
A vote for Emigh is a vote for UC Davis Children’s Hospital.
49ers star, Sacramento native delivers toys to UC Davis Children’s Hospital
December 12, 2019
San Francisco 49ers star and Sacramento native Arik Armstead brought holiday cheer to UC Davis Children's Hospital by delivering toys to children undergoing treatment.
Sacramento Modular Railroaders thanked for almost a decade of service to UC Davis Children’s Hospital
December 6, 2019
Going to the doctor’s office is not something kids typically look forward to. Unless, that is, they’re headed to the pediatric specialty clinic at the Glassrock Building at UC Davis Health where a train runs continuously and has for years, thanks to a local group of railroad enthusiasts.
Out-of-state family chooses UC Davis Children's Hospital for life-changing heart procedure
December 6, 2019
Internationally renowned interventional cardiologist Frank Ing does for Katie Herrmann what others can't: perform a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) closure on the tiniest of patients.
November 2019
Diana Farmer recognized for global leadership
November 21, 2019
UC Davis Health's leading pediatric and fetal surgeon has won a 2020 U21 Award.
Q&A on vaping-related lung injuries
November 20, 2019
UC Davis pediatric pulmonologist Rory Kamerman-Kretzmer shares his insights on e-cigarettes and why children and adults should steer clear.
Customized human milk provides targeted nutrition for premature babies
November 20, 2019
Premature babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at UC Davis Children’s Hospital will get customized breast milk, fortified with the nutrients, thanks to a new Miris human milk analyzer machine donated by the Children’s Miracle Network.
Constantly connected: A webcam for every NICU bed
November 18, 2019
All Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) beds at UC Davis Children’s Hospital are now set up with a webcam, providing parents and families with a 24/7 lifeline to see their baby remotely.
Farmer becomes a regent of the American College of Surgeons
November 14, 2019
Diana Farmer has been elected to the Board of Regents of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). The 24-member board formulates policy and directs the affairs of the ACS.
Car seat safety tips for families using rideshare services, taxis
November 7, 2019
What do families need to know when using a rideshare service like Uber and Lyft with their children?
B. infantis reduces intestinal inflammation in infants
November 4, 2019
B. infantis, a strain of probiotic bacteria, reduces intestinal inflammation in infants, a new study shows.
VIDEO: UC Davis Children's Hospital launches virtual holiday toy drive
November 1, 2019
UC Davis Children’s Hospital will launch its first virtual holiday toy drive this year at https://toydrive.ucdavis.edu.
VIDEO: Trick or treating fun, country fair-style, at UC Davis Children's Hospital
November 1, 2019
Hospitalized children at UC Davis Children’s Hospital didn't miss out on trick or treating today. The children's hospital team brought the trick or treating fun to the kids.
October 2019
UC Davis Children's Hospital unveils new high-tech, child-friendly ambulance
October 28, 2019
The UC Davis Children's Hospital has a new ride -- see the new Children's Hospital ambulance.
Back from the depths of postpartum depression
October 23, 2019
For the first four months of her baby’s life, Tiffany Loesch was overwhelmed by feelings of panic, anxiety and hopelessness. Luckily for Loesch, she had a family friend who had heard about Zulresso, the first intravenous (IV) drug for the treatment of postpartum depression to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in March 2019. Loesch asked her physician about the treatment and was referred to UC Davis Medical Center.
Rite Aid awards $50,000 to UC Davis Children's Hospital, money will fund Project Adam
October 17, 2019
Cardiac awareness continues in local schools, courtesy of Rite Aid
UC Davis Pediatric Aerodigestive is first of its kind in inland Northern California
October 14, 2019
The new UC Davis Pediatric Aerodigestive Center is now open and accepting patient referrals. It’s the first and only center of its kind in inland Northern California.
UC Davis Health nurse named ANCC Magnet Nurse of the Year
October 11, 2019
UC Davis Health NICU nurse Christa Bedford-Mu was named National Magnet Nurse of the Year for New Knowledge, Innovation and Improvement at the American Nurses Credentialing Center National Magnet Conference in Orlando, Fla.
Sacramento Republic FC's Cleats for Causes highlights father-daughter UC Davis Health patients
October 4, 2019
Can cleats tell a story? Sacramento Republic FC today launched its latest pair of one-of-a-kind cleats that will be up for auction, which tells the unique patient story of UC Davis neurosurgery patients Kevin Arredondo and his 11-year-old daughter Gianna, along with Sacramento Republic FC midfielder and childhood cancer survivor Ray Saari.
UC Davis Children's Hospital re-verified as Level I Children's Surgery Center by American College of Surgeons
October 3, 2019
UC Davis Children’s Hospital has been re-verified as a Level I Children’s Surgery Center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). The designation from the ACS Children’s Surgery Verification Quality Improvement Program focuses on the nation’s first and only multi-specialty standards of surgical care for pediatric patients. UC Davis Children's Hospital was the first hospital on the West Coast to earn this distinction.
Blood flow screening to improve detection of critical congenital heart defects in newborns
October 2, 2019
Heather Siefkes, assistant professor of pediatric critical care at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, was awarded National Institute of Child Health and Human Development grant to improve critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) early detection in newborns by establishing a threshold to blood flow levels.
September 2019
School of Medicine Dean Allison Brashear seeks cure for rare neurological disorders
September 26, 2019
Allison Brashear, UC Davis School of Medicine dean and world-renowned neurologist, discusses Rapid Onset Dystonia Parkinsonism (RDP) and Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood (AHC), both rare neurological disorders that she has been researching for more than a decade.
Spirit Halloween gives back to UC Davis Children's Hospital
September 18, 2019
Participating Spirit Halloween stores in the Sacramento region will donate 10 percent of its sales to the UC Davis Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department, while offering shoppers 10 percent off their purchases.
Rocktoberfest benefit for UC Davis Children's Hospital - EVENT IS CANCELLED
September 17, 2019
Don't miss an opporutnity to check out Auburn Road at the 2019 Rocktoberfest to benefit CMN at UC Davis.
CMN Extra Life joins celebrities and fans at Wizard World
September 16, 2019
Get a UC Davis discount on admission to Wizard Wrold Sacramento, Sept. 20-22.
Annual ABC10 Mediathon raises $561,482 for UC Davis Children's Hospital
September 16, 2019
Patient stories aired during this year's Give for Kids Mediathon helped illustrate the impact of local donations
New Children's Hospital's online newsletter published
September 10, 2019
The Pediatric Press, UC Davis Children's Hospital's online newsletter, has published its summer issue.
UC Davis Health and NEC Society partner to help premature infants, families
September 3, 2019
The UC Davis Health Center for Healthcare Policy and Research will partner with the NEC Society during a two-year project to benefit premature babies who develop this devastating disease.
Grief support group for young adults will begin Sept. 25
September 3, 2019
The Young Adult Bereavement Art Group will be offered for eight weeks by UC Davis Hospice and the UC Davis Children's Hospital Bereavement Program, starting Sept. 25.
August 2019
Home dialysis program gives child a chance to be a kid
August 13, 2019
Thanks to outpatient peritoneal dialysis, 4-year-old Braylin can spend less time in the hospital and more time being at school and playing at home.
4 things to know about Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Section (VBACs)
August 12, 2019
UC Davis OB/GYN physician Michael Trifiro shares the pros and cons of VBAC.
REACH helps homeless children cope
August 8, 2019
UC Davis Children’s Hospital crisis therapists are providing services to homeless children at the Mustard Seed School and Bannon Street Shelter.
Delivering healthy babies after treatment for opioid use disorder
August 8, 2019
Substance abuse experts at UC Davis Health are helping fight the opioid epidemic by expanding access and improving the quality of care for women who use drugs during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding Q&A: What all moms should know
August 2, 2019
Laura Kair, pediatric hospitalist and medical director of well newborn care at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, answers some frequently asked questions about breastfeeding.
July 2019
Dairy Queen® Miracle Treat Day benefits UC Davis Children's Hospital July 25
July 15, 2019
Help hospitalized kids by celebrating Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen (DQ) locations on Thursday, July 25. When you purchase a Blizzard® Treat, $1 or more from every Blizzard Treat sold will go to UC Davis Children’s Hospital, Sacramento’s only Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.
Epilepsy: 9 things you need to know about the disorder that caused a Disney star's death
July 12, 2019
Following the tragic death of Disney star Cameron Boyce from an epileptic seizure this week, many questions have arisen about seizures and epilepsy. UC Davis Health pediatric epileptologist Trishna Kantemneni shares what you need to know.
UC Davis doctors help Haitian residents, physicians years after quake
July 9, 2019
Pediatrician Douglas Gross provided emergency care to Haitians after the devastating earthquake in 2010. His trip sparked a partnership between University of California campuses and the State University of Haiti -- the UC Haiti Initiative.
Laura Kair named Women's Health Research scholar for BIRCWH K12 program
July 8, 2019
Laura Kair, a UC Davis Children’s Hospital pediatrician and clinical researcher focused on breastfeeding and maternal-child health, was selected as a Women’s Health research scholar in the Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health (BIRCWH) K12 program.
Mom gives thanks for NICU team that saved her son
July 3, 2019
This week, 12 years ago, Charlotte Barbee held her son Josiah in the UC Davis Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for the first time.
June 2019
Long-time pediatric residency volunteer honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
June 18, 2019
Michael Sugawara, a volunteer clinical faculty member with the UC Davis pediatric residency program, is the latest recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award.
UC Davis Children's Hospital ranked among nation's best by U.S. News & World Report
June 18, 2019
UC Davis Children's Hospital is nationally ranked among the nation’s 50 best in neonatology, nephrology, diabetes/endocrinology, orthopaedics and urology.
EXPLORER, a UC Davis imaging breakthrough, makes a media splash
June 17, 2019
EXPLORER, the world's first total-body PET scanner, has been installed at UC Davis Health and will be ready for patient use this summer. Area media outlets got a sneak peek of the new technology on Monday.
UC Davis doctors care for kids at Stockton community clinic
June 17, 2019
UC Davis Children’s Hospital pediatricians are now offering specialty care at the Community Medical Centers clinic on West Lane in Stockton. The specialties are gastroenterology, cardiology and endocrinology.
Six tips to protect kids from the dangers of hot cars
June 10, 2019
Last year, 52 children died from heat stroke after they were left in hot cars. These cases happen when kids are left alone in a car – either they are mistakenly forgotten, or the child gets into an unlocked car without the parent knowing. Get the six tips that experts recommend for parents.
Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area teen shares gift with pediatric cancer patients
June 5, 2019
UC Davis Health patient Saul Dominguez received news that Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area granted his wish. What did he ask for? To help others.
Drowning: It takes seconds for your child to be in danger
June 3, 2019
To prevent drownings, safety precautions are crucial. Follow our recommendations.
May 2019
Frank Ing receives Master Interventionalists designation
May 31, 2019
Frank Ing, chief of pediatric cardiology and co-director of the UC Davis Pediatric Heart Center, received a Master Interventionalists of SCAI (MSCAI) designation by the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) this month.
Laura Kair named 2019 Eli Gold Prize recipient
May 29, 2019
Laura Kair, assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics, has been awarded the 2019 Eli Gold Prize this month.
Spanish language support group for Type 1 diabetic children created
May 28, 2019
UC Davis Children's Hospital nurse resident Diana Arellano noticed Spanish-speaking patients with Type 1 diabetes and their families faced language barriers that prevented them from learning. Together with her colleagues, she tackled the issue by creating a new support group to help.
UC Davis Pediatric Heart Center hosts cardiac care event
May 23, 2019
UC Davis Pediatric Heart Center welcomed a crowd of 200 to hear about the latest in innovations, research updates and extremes of cardiac care.
Filmmakers help pediatric patients express themselves through film
May 21, 2019
Thanks to UC Davis Children’s Hospital’s partnership with BayKids Studios, pediatric patients are transforming into directors, actors and heroes of their own stories.
Telemedicine brings care closer to pediatric patients in rural communities
May 9, 2019
While families may be able to find primary care close to home, specialty care is often scarce. To get specialized care for their children, many families are turning to innovations like telehealth – remote consultation through video or audio. James Marcin, director of the UC Davis Center for Health and Technology, answered questions that many parents ask about telehealth.
Warmer weather increases kids' risk of falling from windows
May 2, 2019
Each year, about 5,000 children are treated for window fall-related injuries in hospital emergency departments across the country. Here are some preventative tips to keep your family safe.
April 2019
Postpartum depression affects 1 in 9 women: What you should know
April 19, 2019
A UC Davis Health physician-scientist and his team researched and tested a new drug called Zulresso, which is the first to specifically treat postpartum depression.
Preventing 'whooping cough'
April 18, 2019
Pertussis, widely known as “whooping cough,” is a contagious bacterial infection of the respiratory system. It’s called “whooping cough” because children infected with it gasp for air between the fierce bouts of coughing that it causes.
Kandice Duns named part of 2019 Emerging Leaders Cohort by AWHONN
April 15, 2019
The Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) has selected Kandice Dunn as part of the 2019 Emerging Leaders Cohort.
Shaikh to serve on American Academy of Pediatrics' Council on Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
April 15, 2019
Ulfat Shaikh, professor of pediatrics and director of healthcare quality at UC Davis School of Medicine, has been elected to serve on the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Executive Committee of the Council on Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (COQIPS).
Empowering foster parents to become super parents
April 15, 2019
UC Davis Health now offers free trainings in child passenger safety, water safety and infant-safe sleeping for foster parents.
Former PICU patient named this year's Children's Miracle Network child champion for Sacramento
April 12, 2019
PICU patient Jackson Manning returned to UC Davis Children’s Hospital this week, not as a patient but as the new Children’s Miracle Network child champion for 2019 in the Sacramento region.
New show spotlights mother's disease, negative effects on daughter
April 12, 2019
A new show depicts an abusive relationship between a mother, who suffers from Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy, and her daughter who appears to be constantly sick.
UC Davis Pediatric Heart Center sponsors Concepts in Congenital Cardiac Care symposium
April 4, 2019
The UC Davis Pediatric Heart Center will host its third annual Concepts in Congenital Cardiac Care symposium on May 11, 2019. It will provide a forum for collaboration within the multidisciplinary congenital cardiac community.
March 2019
Measles: What parents need to know
March 26, 2019
With measles outbreaks occurring now throughout the U.S., Dean Blumberg, chief of pediatric infectious diseases at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, answers some frequently asked questions about the disease and the MMR vaccine.
What is child life?
March 22, 2019
The UC Davis’ Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy department offers support for children and their families to help minimize the anxiety of hospitalization, increase understanding and strengthen coping skills while helping children to continue their typical growth and development.
Jennifer Plant appointed new division chief of the UC Davis Pediatric and Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
March 22, 2019
Plant joined UC Davis in 2010.
Baby born with large hole in her heart healed, thanks to innovative procedure
March 19, 2019
Redding resident Kacee Roberts was 13 weeks pregnant when an ultrasound detected a problem with her unborn baby. Learn how the UC Davis Health team repaired the defect.
UC Davis Children's Hospital honored in national Children's Hospital Association photo exhibit
March 12, 2019
A panel of distinguished judges chose three photographs of patients and caregivers at UC Davis Children’s Hospital for inclusion in the biennial Children’s Hospitals Photo Exhibit.
New pediatric tele-physiatry program helps children in rural and underserved communities
March 7, 2019
Using the power of telehealth, children with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities now have access to UC Davis Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physicians, funded by a $2 million, five-year grant from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).
Month of Giving at Jersey Mike's Subs benefits UC Davis Children's Hospital
March 5, 2019
Eleven Jersey Mike's Subs locations in the greater Sacramento area will donate to Children’s Miracle Network at UC Davis Children’s Hospital during March for the "Month of Giving."
Researchers seeking a cure for spina bifida get a step closer to their goal
March 5, 2019
Researchers on the path to finding a cure for spina bifida have identified specific elements in stem cell secretions as key to protecting neurons and ultimately reducing the lower-limb paralysis associated with the birth defect. The team will use the results to optimize the neuroprotective qualities of a stem cell treatment they developed that improves mobility in lab animals and dogs with spina bifida.
February 2019
UC Davis Pediatric and Cardiac Intensive Care Unit honored with silver Beacon Award for Excellence
February 26, 2019
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) recently conferred a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence on the UC Davis Pediatric and Cardiac Intensive Care Unit.
Heart conditions affect young patients, too
February 26, 2019
Adults are often the focus of American Heart Month in February, but children with heart defects and conditions are also being treated with innovative technologies at the UC Davis Pediatric Heart Center.
New ER protocol would allow some infants with fevers to avoid painful tests
February 18, 2019
A national research team led by UC Davis Health clinicians and researchers has identified a new protocol for emergency departments that can determine which infant patients with fevers are at low risk of significant bacterial infections--a finding that has important implications for identifying cases in which infants may not need invasive medical care such spinal taps, antibiotics or hospitalizations.
Expert in pediatric neurology to speak at North Pacific Child Neurology Colloquium
February 15, 2019
Tallie Baram, an internationally-recognized expert in pediatric neurology and neuroscience, will give the keynote address at this year’s North Pacific Child Neurology Colloquium on April 5 at the UC Davis Alumni Center.
Critical care transport nurses recognized for life-saving care
February 15, 2019
At UC Davis Children’s Hospital, the Critical Care Transport (CCTT) program is a dedicated children’s transport team available to a 33-county area – and sometimes beyond – 24-hours a day, seven days a week. The team specializes in bringing an advanced level of care to infants and children at surrounding community hospitals, where appropriate resources may not be available.
Spirit Halloween Stores' donations to UC Davis Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department tops $500K
February 15, 2019
Hospitalization is hard. It can be really scary, especially for children. But thanks to generous support from donors like Spirit Halloween Superstores, UC Davis Children’s Hospital can help through its Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department.
UC Davis Children's Hospital launches early mobility program for pediatric heart patients
February 12, 2019
The UC Davis Pediatric Cardiac and Intensive Care Unit launched the Pediatric A-F Bundle and Early Mobility Program specifically for pediatric cardiology patients this week. A ribbon cutting was held to mark the start of this program for patients with congenital heart defects and other heart conditions.
