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Pulmonology & Lung Surgery

Ranked #24 nationally and rated high-performing in lung cancer surgery, COPD and pneumonia.

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RESEARCH

Helping Patients with Lung Disease Cope with Wildfire Smoke

A multidisciplinary team of UC Davis Health experts are calling on health systems to create wildfire preparedness action plans to support patients with preexisting respiratory diseases. They are urging providers to proactively put in place interventions to mitigate the effects of poor air quality from smoke. Their article, published in the Journal of the COPD Foundation, identifies the needs of high-risk populations when affected by wildfire smoke and outlines an action plan to help these groups with the burdens of poor air quality. 

LUNG HEALTH

Deploying New Lung Cancer Imaging Breakthroughs

UC Davis Health is first in the region to deploy two new imaging technologies that bring hope to people with lung cancer. One helps catch lung cancer earlier and the other tracks the progress of lung cancer treatment.

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CLINICAL SCIENCE

A Blood Test Could Predict Risk for Respiratory Disease

A National Institutes of Health-funded study co-led by UC Davis Health researchers shows that a blood test may be able to predict how likely a person is to need medical treatment for a lung condition or experience a severe respiratory event. 

Awards and Recognitions
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Ranked among the nation’s best hospitals

A U.S. News & World Report best hospital in cancer, cardiology, heart & vascular surgery, diabetes & endocrinology, ENT, geriatrics, neurology & neurosurgery, orthopedics, and pulmonology & lung surgery.

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Nationally ranked #24

Our team provides care for the most challenging cases, while harnessing research to advance and expand treatment options. Our specialists have expertise in treating advanced lung diseases, cystic fibrosis, asthma and more.

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U.S. News badge: High performing in lung cancer surgery

Ranked high-performing in lung cancer surgery

U.S. News & World Report rated UC Davis Medical Center high performing in lung cancer surgery.

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U.S. News & World Report - High Performing Hospitals COPD

Ranked high-performing in COPD treatment

U.S. News & World Report rated UC Davis Medical Center high performing in COPD treatment.

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U.S. News badge: High performing in pneumonia

Ranked high-performing in pneumonia treatment

U.S. News & World Report rated UC Davis Medical Center high performing in pneumonia treatment.

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World-class cancer care

One of ~56 U.S. cancer centers designated “comprehensive” by the National Cancer Institute.

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Recognized as a great hospital in America

UC Davis Medical Center has been recognized as one of the nation’s top hospitals by the 2023 edition of Becker’s Hospital Review’s “Great hospitals in America” list.

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The nation’s highest nursing honor

UC Davis Medical Center has received Magnet® recognition, the nation’s highest honor for nursing excellence.

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USNWR best regional hospital badge

Ranked Sacramento’s #1 hospital

Ranked Sacramento’s #1 hospital by U.S. News, and high-performing in back surgery, COPD, colon cancer surgery, gynecological cancer surgery, heart attack, heart failure, hip fracture, kidney failure, leukemia, lymphoma & myeloma, lung cancer surgery, pneumonia, prostate cancer surgery, stroke, TAVR, and gastroenterology & GI surgery.

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