News
January 2023
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Children's HealthJanuary 27, 2023UC Davis doctor first in the world to implant a retrievable leadless pacemaker in a child
UC Davis Director of Pediatric Electrophysiology Dan Cortez is the first physician in the world to implant a retrievable leadless pacemaker in a child.
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Burn CareJanuary 23, 2023Firefighters Burn Institute marks 50 years of service
50 years after its founding, the Firefighters Burn Institute unveils a new museum exhibit tracing its history of service in the Sacramento area.
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Medical CenterJanuary 10, 2023Resources for medically fragile patients during power outages
Heavy winter storms have caused power outages throughout the region. Here are local resources for people who may need immediate assistance or help with planning ahead in case of emergency.
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December 2022
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CoronavirusDecember 27, 2022‘That I was able to recover gives them hope’: Respiratory therapist shares COVID-19 experience
Respiratory therapist Chelsie Gilbeau shared her personal experience battling COVID-19 and overcoming post-COVID. Now she inspires patients recovering from COVID-19 with her story.
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Medical CenterDecember 22, 2022
Hospitalized CHP officer receives hero’s welcome home
After more than two months in the hospital, California Highway Patrol officer Aaron Weikert was discharged from UC Davis Medical Center in time to be home for the holidays.
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Medical CenterDecember 22, 2022CARE Project hosts holiday event for patients and staff
Hoping to spread holiday cheer, the CARE Project hosted a Winter Celebration with festive music and treats in the pavilion lobby for patients, staff and visitors.
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November 2022
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SurgeryNovember 10, 2022Air Force reservist goes to ED with stomach pain, wakes up a month and 12 surgeries later
An active-duty Air Force reservist at Travis Air Force Base became gravely ill. Thanks to a 30-year partnership between UC Davis Health and the Air Force, teams were able to coordinate care and perform lifesaving surgeries.
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Children's HealthNovember 04, 2022What you need to know about bronchiolitis, a complication of RSV
As emergency departments across the country are overwhelmed by children with respiratory infections, UC Davis emergency physicians have recommendations for when you should take your child to the emergency room – and when you might not need to.
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October 2022
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Health and TechnologyOctober 31, 2022UC Davis Health earns ‘Most Wired’ recognition
UC Davis Health has again been recognized in the 2022 Digital Health “Most Wired” program from the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME). The health system earned a certified level 10, the highest level, on both the acute and ambulatory care surveys.
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Medical CenterOctober 27, 2022
UC Davis Health breaks ground on 48X Complex, a new ambulatory surgery center
UC Davis Health has broken ground on a new ambulatory surgery center. The 48X Complex, named for its location at 48th and X Streets, is designed to enhance ambulatory surgery capacity to accommodate existing demand and expected growth.
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General Health NewsOctober 21, 2022Two videos from UC Davis Health named winners in 2022 Sharecare Awards
UC Davis Health earns national honors for two videos on health and well-being. See the videos that were named winners in the 2022 Sharecare Awards.
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Food and NutritionOctober 03, 2022Executive Chef Santana Diaz attends White House Hunger, Nutrition and Health Conference
Executive Chef Santana Diaz was invited to participate in the White House Hunger, Nutrition, and Health Conference in Washington D.C. It was a gathering of leaders looking for solutions to end hunger, improve nutrition and physical activity for Americans, and close the disparities surrounding them.
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September 2022
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AgingSeptember 29, 2022UC Davis Health first in nation to name vice chair for geriatric emergency medicine
As the population over age 65 increases exponentially, so does the specialized care they require. In order to address these unique needs, UC Davis Health has added the nation’s first vice chair for geriatric emergency medicine and wellness.
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UnderservedSeptember 27, 2022Helping communities in need, wherever that may be
UC Davis Health’s Department of Emergency Medicine believes all individuals have a right to health care – wherever they may be. Driven by that belief, Pranav Shetty recently traveled to Ukraine to provide needed medical and humanitarian aid to refugees.
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Medical CenterSeptember 27, 2022Advanced practice providers bring value, increase access
National Advanced Practice Providers Week recognizes the more than 350 advanced practice providers, including certified registered nurse anesthetists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and clinical nurse specialists at UC Davis Health.
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Burn CareSeptember 22, 2022Support and resources for burn survivors result of tragic plane crash 50 years ago
A horrific plane crash from 1972 paved the way for many resources and support for burn survivors in the Sacramento region. Today, these help to ease the long road to physical and mental recovery.
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UnderservedSeptember 22, 2022Today is Hispanic Nurses Day
A national day to celebrate the contributions of Hispanics in the nursing profession offers an opportunity to reflect on how UC Davis Health promotes diversity among its staff and increased humility when working with its diverse patients.
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Burn CareSeptember 21, 2022Advances in burn care after deadly plane crash lead to better survival rates
Prompted by a horrific plane crash and explosion at an ice cream parlor in 1972, Sacramento firefighters and medical personnel banded together to improve care for burn survivors. Since that time, advancements in burn treatments have increased survival rates and quality of life.
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Burn CareSeptember 20, 2022Fiery crash 50 years ago spurs today’s world-class burn care
In September 1972, a plane crashed into a popular Sacramento ice cream parlor, killing 22 people. The tragedy sparked one firefighter’s mission to create the Firefighters Burn Institute Regional Burn Center at UC Davis Medical Center.
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Medical CenterSeptember 08, 2022UC Davis Health recruiting for study on using both implant, birth control pills
Are two birth control methods better than one? UC Davis Health is one of three centers in the United States, investigating if patients are willing to use both a birth control pill and a hormonal birth control implant at the same time.
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August 2022
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Medical CenterAugust 31, 2022
Disaster exercise tests emergency department's preparedness
The medical center conducted an emergency disaster preparedness exercise involving more than 100 staff members and volunteers. Emergency department staff triaged over 50 patients with simulated injuries including blunt trauma, penetrating trauma and burn injuries.
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Medical CenterAugust 26, 2022UC Davis Medical Center re-verified as level I trauma center by American College of Surgeons
The Medical Center has been re-verified as a level I trauma center and a level I pediatric trauma center. UC Davis is one of only three hospitals in the state with level I verification for both adult and pediatric trauma.
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Medical CenterAugust 15, 2022New donor-funded program aims to improve patient comfort
UC Davis Medical Center has launched a CARE Carts program to make patients more comfortable and help them adapt to the hospital environment. A cart on each adult unit has supplies such as journals and games to support patients through creative self-expression, relaxation, and recreation.
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School of MedicineAugust 12, 2022Medical student honored for efforts to keep unused hospital supplies out of landfill
Fourth-year medical student Carter White has won national recognition for his environmental stewardship with Second Breath. The sustainability program he co-leads keeps unused and discarded medical equipment from going to the landfill and provides it to individuals and organizations that have use for it.
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Children's HealthAugust 08, 2022
7 things to know about polio
New York state health officials warned last week that hundreds of people may have been infected with the polio virus. We asked Dean Blumberg, chief of pediatric infectious diseases at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, about polio and what we need to know.
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Medical CenterAugust 02, 2022When should you call 911?
The Hospital Council of Northern and Central California, local emergency services, and the four major hospital systems in Sacramento have launched a campaign to help educate the community about the appropriate use of the 911 system and emergency departments.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingAugust 01, 2022UC Davis Health nurse honored for ‘rocking’ nursing world
Aron King is among 16 nurse leaders nationwide awarded for his leadership, civic involvement and professional and educational achievements by the National Black Nurses Association. King serves patients at UC Davis Medical Center and is a doctoral student at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing.
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July 2022
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Medical CenterJuly 29, 2022School of Medicine Class of 2026 to be inducted Saturday during in-person ceremony
After two years of hybrid programming, this year’s School of Medicine induction will feature an in-person ceremony at Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts. A total of 133 new students will don their white coats and be given stethoscopes.
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Medical CenterJuly 26, 2022U.S. News names UC Davis Medical Center among the nation’s best
UC Davis Medical Center has been recognized as one of the nation’s top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. In the publication’s annual survey ranking, the medical center is the No. 1 hospital in Sacramento and No. 6 in California.
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Medical CenterJuly 20, 2022UC Davis Medical Center receives national awards for stroke and heart failure care
UC Davis Medical Center has received four national awards from the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association. The awards recognize a commitment to research-based guidelines for stroke and heart failure care.
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