News releases
April 2020
UC Davis Children's Hospital cancer patient still smiling after treatment
April 9, 2020
Madelyn O'Brien was born with cancer, but she has never that stop her.
Drowning victim gets to swim again thanks to UC Davis PICU
April 8, 2020
Her love of water almost cost Avery her life. But the UC Davis PICU care team got it back.
Pediatric patients connect to art, music therapy via Zoom during COVID-19 pandemic
April 6, 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the UC Davis Creative Arts Therapy team takes their daily art and music therapy groups out of the playroom and into each patient’s room via Zoom software.
Comprehensive Epilepsy Program receives highest national accreditation rating
April 2, 2020
The UC Davis Medical Center’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Program recently earned accreditation as a Level 4 epilepsy center, the highest rating awarded by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC).
UC Davis pediatric cancer patient is loving his life
April 1, 2020
UC Davis Children's Hospital collaboration gives childhood cancer patient a chance at life.
March 2020
Child Life team chalks up hope in front of UC Davis Medical Center, Cancer Center
March 31, 2020
The UC Davis Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy team have penned words of encouragment in sidewalk chalk in front of entrances to the UC Davis Medical Center and Comprehensive Cancer Center.
An unexpected thank you from the PICU/PCICU goes a long way
March 31, 2020
The Pediatric and Cardiac Intensive Care Unit recently reached out to the protective service officers in the UC Davis Medical Center with an unexpected thank you, and an even more unexpected candy basket in appreciation for all the extra support they have been giving patients and their families throughout the hospital.
Coronavirus in children: Observations from Wuhan, China
March 26, 2020
New research from Wuhan, China provide insights on the manifestations of coronavirus infection in children.
UC Davis PICU saves patient’s life
March 25, 2020
Jackson Manning’s parents thought he had the flu. He didn’t.
UC Davis Children's Hospital's first fetal surgery patient is a precocious three-year-old
March 24, 2020
Matthew Saeturn-Angeles, UC Davis Children's Hospital's first ever fetal surgery patient, survives and thrives.
Home-based video visits improve glycemic control among pediatric type 1 diabetes patients
March 23, 2020
Can remote video visits help improve glycemic control and clinic attendance for children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes?
Kids Considered podcast posts weekly COVID-19 episodes
March 20, 2020
Why is “flattening the curve” so important? What are the risks to pregnant women and their babies? And what are the ins and outs about social distancing? The latest Kids Considered podcast episode about COVID-19 answers these questions and more.
How UC Davis Children’s Hospital is prepared for COVID-19
March 18, 2020
As the only nationally ranked, comprehensive children’s hospital in the Sacramento region, UC Davis Children’s Hospital is uniquely positioned to care for children with critical care needs, including children with COVID-19. Here are examples of the ways the team is prepared.
UC Davis Children's Hospital pediatric cardiology patient is living his best life
March 18, 2020
Local teenager continues to thrive after multiple heart surgeries at UC Davis Children's Hospital.
UC Davis Health – Shriners Hospitals partner to provide expertise to spina bifida patients
March 18, 2020
For more than 25 years, UC Davis Children’s Hospital has partnered with Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California to serve children with spina bifida like 2-year-old Remington MacCullough.
Wearable device assists people with loss of bladder function
March 13, 2020
Researchers at UC Davis are designing a wearable device to help patients with spinal cord injury recognize bladder fullness.
When cardiac arrest hits 6-year-old, UC Davis Pediatric Heart Center offers lifesaving care
March 12, 2020
The UC Davis Pediatric Heart Center team detected patient Greyson Anable's very rare heart condition through exploratory heart surgery and were able to save the child’s life.
Dr. Seuss books needed to launch new NICU graduation process
March 11, 2020
UC Davis Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy are rolling out a new NICU graduation process for all babies when they are discharged from the NICU. Babies will receive a grad cap, a grad certificate and a new copy of Dr. Seuss’s book, “Oh, Baby! Go, Baby!”
UC Davis Children’s Hospital receives Community Impact Grant from New York Life
March 10, 2020
Young Adult Bereavement Art Group at UC Davis Children's Hospital gets boost from New York Life.
UC Davis CAARE Center awarded grant to provide services for Juvenile Trauma Response Court
March 5, 2020
The UC Davis CAARE Center has been awarded a three-year grant for $112,478 by Sacramento County Public Defender’s Office to provide services for a Juvenile Trauma Response Court in Sacramento County.
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center launches new Adolescent and Young Adult oncology program
March 5, 2020
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center this week launched a new Adolescent and Young Adult oncology program. Patients will receive access to counseling and care that helps them manage the milestones and challenges that come with being a cancer patient at such a pivotal time of life.
February 2020
UC Davis Health adds two new prenatal diagnostic center clinics
February 26, 2020
The two new prenatal diagnosis center clinics in Sacramento and Stockton are UC Davis Health’s first satellite clinics to expand UC Davis Health’s services for pregnant women.
UC Davis Health expands neonatology services at Adventist Health and Rideout’s NICU
February 19, 2020
UC Davis Health is pleased to announce a new partnership with Adventist Health and Rideout (AHRO) that expands neonatology services at AHRO’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), effective Feb. 3, 2020.
IHOP pancake drive-through raises funds for UC Davis Children's Hospital on Feb. 24
February 18, 2020
On Monday, Feb. 24, UC Davis employees, students and the public can drive through, eat their fill of short-stack pancakes and make a donation to support sick and injured children at UC Davis Children's Hospital, as a lead-up to IHOP’s National Pancake Day.
Care close to home
February 12, 2020
When Tyana Raya-Paderes’s twins arrived early at 36 weeks, NICU care was available close to home in Lodi and they did not need to be transferred to UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento. Instead, UC Davis Health physicians work with Adventist Health Lodi Memorial nurses and staff to provide world-class care at Adventist Health Lodi Memorial.
Ulfat Shaikh named 2020 Paul V. Miles Fellow
February 7, 2020
The American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) has named Ulfat Shaikh, professor of pediatrics and director of health care quality at UC Davis Health, the 2020 Paul V. Miles Fellow. This award is given annually to a pediatrician dedicated to improving the quality of health care for children.
UC Davis CAARE Center employees honored by Department of Social Services
February 7, 2020
Jenny Landini, Dawn Blacker, Brandi Liles from the UC Davis CAARE Center were recognized by the California Department of Social Services in honor Human Trafficking Awareness month in January. They were honored by the Department of Social Services in the first Human Trafficking Awareness Month Awards Ceremony.
Three things to know about novel coronavirus prevention
February 6, 2020
Rumors continue to swirl about how best to protect yourself against the Wuhan coronavirus. However, UC Davis Health experts explain that many of the prevention tips are much the same as those to protect agains the flu and other illnesses.
The truth behind 7 popular old wives’ tales about being sick
February 6, 2020
Does chicken soup have healing properties? Is it better to starve a cold and feed a fever? UC Davis pediatricians Dean Blumberg and Daphne Darmawan debunk some popular old wives’ tales about being sick.
January 2020
UC Davis Children's Hospital approved for $4.1 million in research funding for study comparing standard and virtual pediatric trauma care
January 31, 2020
A research team at UC Davis Health has been approved for a $4,199,464 funding award by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).
Wild Bill's Tattoo-a-thon set for Feb. 29
January 31, 2020
Wild Bill’s 19th annual Tattoo-a-thon will take place on Saturday, Feb. 29, from 8 a.m. to midnight at Wild Bill's. All proceeds - including tips - will be donated to support the UC Davis Pediatric and Cardiac Intensive Care Unit.
Art therapy provides kids in the hospital with familiar surroundings away from home
January 30, 2020
Thanks to a collaboration with wall art app, Mixtiles — which turn phone pics into 8"x8" photo tiles that stick and re-stick to walls — children at UC Davis Children’s Hospital can have photo frames surrounding their walls with images of family members, friends and even pets.
Shriners Hospitals for Children and UC Davis Health consider a closer alliance
January 28, 2020
Leaders from Shriners Hospitals for Children and UC Davis Health have entered into talks to consider ways that their partnership can positively impact the care of children in the region. The goal of the talks is to build on the success of the partnership between these two organizations that dates back to the early 1990s, when the Shriners made the decision to build a new, multi-disciplinary hospital in Sacramento.
Spirit Halloween donates $71,943 to UC Davis Children’s Hospital’s Child Life Fellowship Program
January 27, 2020
Spirit Halloween continues support of UC Davis Children's Hospital through Spirit of Children Program
Researchers test whether SNAP benefits are enough to afford a healthy diet
January 27, 2020
Can people in low-income households afford to eat a diet that meets current U.S. healthy dietary guidelines?
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.
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.
