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August 2026
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Medical CenterAugust 04, 2026UC Davis Medical Center earns multiple rankings in latest U.S. News survey
UC Davis Medical Center is the No. 1 hospital in the Sacramento region and nationally ranked in six adult specialties by U.S. News & World Report.
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August 04, 2026Free wellness activities in August
Several activities are available to members of the UC Davis and UC Davis Health community, including a menopause webinar, live mindfulness meditations, a cooking demo series and more.
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Mental HealthAugust 04, 2026A good night’s sleep may help adolescents thrive in school and with friends
Sleep may matter more than screen time, exercise or diet for young people to succeed in school and maintain healthy friendships.
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August 04, 2026POP Award: A recovery plan built around one patient's needs
Cardiac rehab lab technician Paetu Yang customized a patient's exercise program around their home gym.
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Health and TechnologyAugust 03, 2026UC Davis Health becomes Mendocino County’s kidney care lifeline
Telehealth nephrologists from UC Davis Health fill Mendocino County’s critical kidney‑care gap, supporting rural patients and hospitals without onsite specialists
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August 03, 2026UC Davis Health, Davis campus hosting 6th Annual Small Business Expo Aug. 20
UC Davis Health and UC Davis Campus will host the 6th Annual Small Business Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 20.
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August 03, 20262026 Reaching Across the Causeway Awards celebrate interdisciplinary research teams
Six interdisciplinary teams from the School of Medicine and Weill School of Veterinary Medicine received Reaching Across the Causeway Awards to advance collaborative research on complex biomedical and veterinary health challenges.
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August 03, 2026Construction activity: Structural testing on East Wing podium second floor
Saturday, August 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., workers from Degenkolb Engineers will perform structural testing in six ORs on the second floor of the East Wing podium.
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July 2026
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July 31, 2026New social work grand rounds series starts in September
Social workers and interdisciplinary health care professionals are invited to participate in sessions highlighting innovations in social work practice and equity-focused interventions.
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Medical CenterJuly 31, 2026Nature-inspired soundscapes and meditations bring comfort to hospital patients and staff
Inspired by a loved one’s longing for nature during extended hospital stays, artist Liz Baxmeyer created soundscapes and meditation recordings for patients, visitors and staff.
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July 31, 2026
Construction activity: Concrete drilling in SESP Basement
Monday, August 3, through Friday, August 7, the California Tower project team will begin concrete drilling in the SESP basement.
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Medical CenterJuly 30, 2026UC Davis Health celebrates two years of Meds to Beds program
Discharge Pharmacy’s Meds to Beds program delivers discharge medications directly to patients, which reduces barriers, improves adherence, lowers readmissions and supports smoother recoveries at home.
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July 30, 2026California Tower 2026: Interconnector work begins
California Tower construction continues, with crews beginning interconnector work that will eventually link the new tower to the existing hospital.
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ResearchJuly 30, 2026Probiotic-derived bioactive metabolite reverses gut dysfunction and boosts HIV treatment response
Researchers have identified a metabolite that repairs gut damage caused by HIV infection and improves the effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy in an animal model of the disease.
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July 30, 2026Bryn Mumma selected to national leadership fellowship
Bryn Mumma, professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine, has been selected as an Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) fellow.
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July 30, 2026Cool photo alert: “Eternal Bloom” wins latest research image competition
The School of Medicine Office of Research announced the winners of this quarter’s research image competition, “Eternal Bloom.”
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Children's HealthJuly 29, 2026Phase 3 trial shows investigational cell therapy slowed disease progression in Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Researchers have reported positive results from a late-stage clinical trial evaluating deramiocel, an investigational cell therapy infusion for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
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July 29, 2026Children’s artwork brings color and comfort to Pediatric ICU renovation
Local elementary school students are bringing color, encouragement and comfort to families in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
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Children's HealthJuly 28, 2026Courage, trust and expertise save ‘miracle baby’ at UC Davis Health
Elizabeth Randel’s pregnancy faced severe complications. Her water broke early, and her son required complex surgeries. Yet, through expert care, hope triumphed.
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Cancer CareJuly 28, 2026Hyundai Hope on Wheels donates $100,000 to UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center
The Hyundai Hope on Wheels team visited UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center with a $100,000 check to help fight childhood cancer.
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July 28, 2026Maintenance activity: Campus-wide walk throughs for ERRCS testing
Monday, August 3, through Friday, August 7, Emergency Responder Radio Communication System testing will take place throughout the Sacramento campus.
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July 27, 2026Cancer center receives nearly $80 million NCI grant to lead SWOG operations
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center has received the SWOG National Clinical Trials Network grant, which funds infrastructure to oversee large federally supported clinical trials.
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July 27, 2026Gratitude to OR teams for extraordinary weekend of patient care
When patients needed urgent surgical care this past weekend, dozens of physicians, nurses, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists and operating room professionals at UC Davis Health answered the call.
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July 27, 2026Wagging tails, happy hearts: Puppy Playtime draws a crowd
Sometimes the best medicine comes with four legs, floppy ears and a wagging tail.
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Neurological HealthJuly 24, 2026Can the ‘worried well’ detect cognitive decline before objective diagnostic tests?
Professor Sarah Tomaszewski Farias has been awarded a $3.3 million federal grant to study possible cultural differences in how people perceive cognitive change as they age.
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July 24, 2026
Construction update: Normal traffic patterns restored to 45th, 48th, X and Y Streets on August 2
The temporary traffic control measures implemented to support the Central Utility Plant Annex (CUPx) underground utility work will be removed.
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July 24, 2026Meet the UC Davis Health Canine Crew: Five facility dogs making a difference every day
A wagging tail, a gentle nudge and a comforting presence can make all the difference for a child facing a hospital stay.
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July 24, 2026Celebrating International Self-Care Day
Staff share simple, meaningful practices that help them recharge, find balance and care for their well-being.
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Cancer CareJuly 23, 2026UC Davis Health launches effort to advance at-home cervical cancer screening
UC Davis Health and Teal Health have launched a pilot program to evaluate the benefits of at-home cervical cancer screening.
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July 23, 2026UC Davis Health again named among America’s Greatest Workplaces
For the fourth consecutive year, UC Davis and UC Davis Health have been recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces. The university also earned recognition as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Mental Wellbeing for the second consecutive year.
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