Geriatrics
Ranked #28 nationally and a leader in geriatrics, hospice, palliative care, and age-related research.
Aging
First-of-Its-Kind U.S. Study of Humanoid Robots in Dementia Care
Researchers at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis are studying how a humanoid companion robot named Abi interacts with residents and staff in a memory care community. The study seeks to understand how a humanoid companion robot fits into everyday care routines over time and how people relate to the robot over months in a real-world care setting.
Clinical Science
What Does Resilience Show about Healthy Aging After Trauma?
A UC Davis-led landmark study of more than 500 older Vietnamese Americans examined how war-time trauma, displacement and immigration experiences affect aging and brain health. Findings suggest resilience may help soften the long-term mental health effects of war-related trauma and offer insight that could inform healthier aging strategies.
MENTAL HEALTH
Lancet Series Charts New Path for Alzheimer’s Care
Forty international experts contributed to a new Lancet series on evolving Alzheimer’s treatment strategies. UC Davis geriatric psychiatrist Helen Kales, M.D., served as the only U.S. psychiatrist in the group. The series emphasizes integrated care models and collaboration to improve outcomes for patients.
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Ranked among the best in 6 specialties
A U.S. News & World Report best hospital in cancer care, cardiology, heart & vascular surgery, geriatrics, neurology & neurosurgery, orthopedics, and pulmonology & lung surgery.
Nationally ranked #28
U.S. News & World Report ranked UC Davis Medical Center among the nation’s best in geriatrics.
Ranked Sacramento’s #1 hospital
Ranked Sacramento’s #1 hospital by U.S. News, and recognized in 23 types of care including acute kidney failure, cancer care, cardiology, heart & vascular surgery, COPD, colon cancer surgery, diabetes, diabetes & endocrinology, ear, nose & throat surgery, gastroenterology & GI surgery, geriatrics, gynecological cancer surgery, heart arrhythmia, heart attack, heart failure, hip fracture, hip replacement, leukemia, lymphoma & myeloma, lung cancer surgery, neurology & neurosurgery, orthopedics, pneumonia, pulmonology & lung surgery and stroke.
Recognized as an age-friendly health system
UC Davis Medical Center has been awarded an Age-Friendly Health Systems Committed to Care Excellence designation. The recognition comes from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement.
The nation’s highest nursing honor
UC Davis Medical Center has received Magnet® recognition, the nation’s highest honor for nursing excellence.