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January 2022
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CoronavirusJanuary 14, 2022Which mask protects best against the Omicron variant?
With the highly contagious COVID-19 Omicron variant surging, many people are reconsidering the type of mask they wear. A UC Davis Health infectious diseases expert has advice about when to wear cloth, surgical, N95 or KN95 masks.
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CoronavirusJanuary 07, 2022Omicron: 10 things to know about the very contagious COVID-19 variant
As Omicron surges around the world, we all have questions about symptoms, testing, masking and more. UC Davis Health experts share what’s known so far about the highly infectious COVID-19 variant.
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December 2021
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CoronavirusDecember 29, 2021Emergency Department sees record number of patients
UC Davis Medical Center experienced an all-time high number of patients triaged in the Emergency Department this week. Providers treated over 300 patients, including an influx of people seeking Covid-19 testing.
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Burn CareDecember 20, 2021“I was dead. Now, I’m ready to go back home.” Burn survivor beats the odds
A gas explosion in late 2020 changed J. Guadalupe Romo Fonseca’s life forever. But after 235 days at UC Davis Health, he and his family celebrate this holiday season with gratitude for the team that treated them like family during his recovery.
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CoronavirusDecember 17, 2021Rising COVID-19 hospitalizations indicate possible new surge
COVID-19 hospitalizations are increasing at UC Davis Medical Center, indicating a possible new surge following travel and indoor gatherings at Thanksgiving. UC Davis Health infectious disease experts urge the community to continue using prevention strategies.
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CoronavirusDecember 15, 2021A dose of hope: One year after the COVID-19 vaccine’s arrival, everything has changed
On the one-year anniversary of the arrival of the first COVID-19 vaccine at UC Davis Health, health care workers reflect on the momentous event and the changes that the vaccine has prompted in the hospital and in their own lives.
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Medical CenterDecember 14, 2021Patient survives tragic accident with the help of UC Davis Health nurses and physicians
Dan Williams suffered a ruptured spleen, broken sternum, contusion of his heart and a broken arm when an alleged drunk driver drove through his home. With the help of UC Davis Health nurses and physicians he has now made a full recovery.
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Awards and HonorsDecember 02, 2021
More than 200 UC Davis Health physicians named 'Top Docs'
The 2021 list of Sacramento Magazine's "Top Docs" includes more than 200 UC Davis Health physicians who were nominated by colleagues in the region. The physicians represent 68 specialties, including 22 pediatric subspecialties.
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November 2021
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Health and TechnologyNovember 29, 2021New initiative to make UC Davis Health a leader in digital medicine
UC Davis Health has become the first academic medical center in the world to launch a Cloud Innovation Center. In partnership with Amazon Web Services, this platform will focus on digital health equity to improve health outcomes and reduce health disparities.
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Medical CenterNovember 23, 2021Pediatric emergency physician receives national award for advancing health equity
UC Davis Health Pediatric Emergency Physician Tiffani Johnson received the inaugural Minority Health, Equity and Inclusion Award from the American Academy of Pediatrics for her contributions to advance health equity for underrepresented communities.
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Medical CenterNovember 22, 2021Unidentified patient to be reunited with family thanks to community help
Francisco had no ID and no memory of who he was when he was brought by an ambulance to the UC Davis emergency room on Aug. 24. Last Friday, he was discharged from UC Davis Medical Center after 88 days of hospitalization. He will be reunited with family back in Mexico.
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Medical CenterNovember 12, 2021Sacramento’s newest science center unveiled, includes UC Davis technology
Sacramento’s newest science center, the SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity (MOSAC) has been unveiled. Among the first items on display in the exhibit gallery is a prototype of the EXPLORER Total-Body Scanner, developed at UC Davis Health.
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School of MedicineNovember 01, 2021Medical student connects with dying patient, chronicles the experience
Fourth-year medical student Ross Perry is an advocate for wellness at the UC Davis School of Medicine. He’s also the top prize winner in a national essay contest hosted by the Arnold P. Gold Foundation for writing a poignant story about his bond with an oncology patient.
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October 2021
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Medical CenterOctober 28, 2021UC Davis Health and UC Davis announce naming rights partnership with SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity
UC Davis Health and UC Davis announced a naming rights partnership with SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity, which includes the to MOSAC’s current Health Headlines, future Health Gallery and Digital Dome Theater.
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Medical CenterOctober 28, 2021UC Davis Health recognized among top academic medical centers for high-quality care
UC Davis Health has been recognized as a four-star hospital in the Vizient Quality and Accountability Ranking, the nation's leading health care measure for safety and quality in patient care. The medical center ranked No. 1 in equity and ninth in mortality.
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General Health NewsOctober 26, 2021UC Davis Health physician treats patients at 35,000 feet
For the last six months, emergency medicine and critical care physician Roderick Fontenette has been serving as the theater director of the Critical Care Air Transport Teams (CCAT) out of Ramstein Air Base in Germany.
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Awards and HonorsOctober 14, 2021UC Davis Health recognized for leadership in emergency care for older adults
UC Davis Health is leading the way in making sure that every day, every older adult receives age-friendly health care. The UC Davis Medical Center Emergency Department puts principles into practice to benefit patients.
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Neurological HealthOctober 06, 2021UC Davis Medical Center earns national recognition for stroke treatment
The UC Davis Comprehensive Stroke Center has received the 2021 Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold-Plus Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association for following guidelines known to improve outcomes and quality-of-life for stroke patients.
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September 2021
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CoronavirusSeptember 21, 202193% of UC Davis Health employees vaccinated against COVID-19
93% of UC Davis Health employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, just weeks after a new University of California vaccine mandate kicked in. The health system is a leader in vaccine compliance, ahead of a new state mandate for health care workers that takes effect Sept. 30.
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Awards and HonorsSeptember 09, 2021Medical-surgical nurses earn national recognition with PRISM Award
The Accelerated Access Unit at UC Davis Medical Center receives national recognition for the collective achievements and contributions of the nursing staff of the medical-surgical unit.
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August 2021
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Children's HealthAugust 26, 2021Busting myths about diabetic ketoacidosis, a common but serious complication of diabetes
In a Q&A, Pediatrician Nicole Glaser discusses the causes, symptoms and treatment of DKA in children with Type I diabetes.
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Infectious DiseasesAugust 19, 2021How to protect yourself from smoky air due to the Caldor, Dixie wildfires
Poor air quality caused by wildfire smoke can affect lung health, particularly for those with asthma and other respiratory conditions. UC Davis Health experts have some tips for protecting yourself when it’s smoky outside.
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CoronavirusAugust 19, 2021Vaccine slashed COVID-19 rates among UC Davis Medical Center employees
A recently released study by UC Davis Health researchers reviews the incidence of COVID-19 illness among health care workers and documents the dramatic reductions in illness after vaccines were administered.
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Medical CenterAugust 18, 2021Congressional leader travels to Davis, praises hospital food and nutrition program
Rules Committee Chairman Rep. Jim McGovern and Rep. John Garamendi visited UC Davis to learn about its efforts to solve challenges of health and hunger. They met with experts including UC Davis Health Executive Chef Santana Diaz.
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CoronavirusAugust 17, 2021Third dose COVID-19 'booster' shots available for patients with compromised immune systems
Patients whose immune systems are compromised are at higher risk of complications from COVID-19. Now UC Davis Health is offering a protective third shot to immunocompromised patients who received initial doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines. Here’s who qualifies for the “booster.”
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CoronavirusAugust 13, 2021Emergency Department sees highest number of COVID-19 cases so far in 2021
After seeing the lowest number of COVID-19 patients for the year in June, the Emergency Department at UC Davis Medical Center saw the highest number for the year during the first week in August. Physicians report the majority of people seeking treatment are unvaccinated. They are also younger.
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CoronavirusAugust 10, 2021Patient shuns COVID-19 vaccine, then changes mind after hospitalization
Saul Torres skipped the COVID-19 vaccine because he didn’t believe in it, but then he was hospitalized with complications prompted by the virus. Now he’s urging everyone to get the shot.
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CoronavirusAugust 10, 2021Hospital visitors must show proof of vaccination; unvaccinated/partially vaccinated individuals must have negative test, starting Aug. 11
In accordance with a California Department of Public Health order, UC Davis Medical Center will require visitors to present either proof of vaccination or, for unvaccinated or partially vaccinated individuals, documentation of a recent negative COVID-19 test.
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Awards and HonorsAugust 06, 2021UC Davis Medical Center receives Platinum Level Excellence in Life Support Award
UC Davis Medical Center has received the Platinum Level ELSO Award for Excellence in Life Support from the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO). UC Davis’ Extracorporeal Life Support Program provides vital support for failing organ systems in infants, children and adults.
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Medical CenterAugust 05, 2021How a hospital becomes a costly hotel for patients who can’t leave
Some UC Davis Medical Center patients are in the hospital for months or years after being medically cleared for discharge. Care facilities more appropriate to their needs can’t or won’t accept them, leaving UC Davis with fewer beds for patients with acute health care needs.
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July 2021
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Burn CareJuly 28, 2021“Hold on to your loved ones”: Wildfire survivor who lost children in wildfire offers advice
As the 2021 wildfire season in Northern California sparks with a fury, one survivor of the deadly Redwood Valley Fire in 2017 offers advice. Sara Shepherd recounts the blaze that killed her two children and forced her to prepare for future fires in a different way.
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Awards and HonorsJuly 27, 2021UC Davis Medical Center ranks as # 1 hospital in Sacramento, among the best in the U.S.
U.S. News & World Report named UC Davis Medical Center as one of the nation's Best Hospitals, the #1 hospital in Sacramento and among the top 10 in California.
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CoronavirusJuly 22, 20218 things health experts want you to know about the Delta variant
UC Davis Health experts are warning a Sacramento-area COVID-19 surge is likely in the coming weeks. Infections are rising, due largely to the highly transmissible Delta variant and low vaccination rates, which are around 50% in the region.
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Medical CenterJuly 21, 2021Reinventing the academic medical center
A new paper in the New England Journal of Medicine’s Catalyst describes UC Davis Health’s success in reinventing its academic medical center as a collaborative partner, facilitating a high level of patient care throughout the region and joining with competitors to form partnerships.
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Medical CenterJuly 15, 2021A network of healthy connections
Roger Mendoza has helped UC Davis Health stay connected, with the installation of more than 2,300 miles of IT cabling infrastructure. But it’s his connections with the health system’s providers that have kept him healthy through multiple cancers, a brain hemorrhage and more.
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Medical CenterJuly 08, 2021Daughter donates kidney to her role model, her dad, on Father’s Day
Rather than a shirt, a necktie or new tools, Jazlyn Estrella gave her father, Ruther Estrella, the gift of a lifetime. She donated her kidney and shared with him the gift of life.
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June 2021
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Burn CareJune 25, 2021Touchdown: Burn survivor gets support during toughest challenge of his life
18-year-old Gabriel Gonzalez receives surprise visitors while recovering from third-degree burns at UC Davis Health. The Woodcreek Oaks graduate ventured outside for the first time since May 17 to greet his former football teammates.
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Awards and HonorsJune 25, 2021Internal medicine resident praised for contributions to diversity
Jorge Salazar, an internal medicine resident, is the first recipient of a newly created award to recognize significant contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion in Graduate Medical Education.
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CoronavirusJune 04, 2021Emergency department nurse promotes COVID-19 vaccines on TV with Gov. Gavin Newsom
Claudio Alvarado, an assistant nurse manager in the pediatric emergency department, appeared on stage with California Gov. Gavin Newsom to promote the state’s new Vax for the Win vaccine incentive program.
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Medical CenterJune 01, 2021Don’t tread on it!
While the odds of being bitten by a rattlesnake are small, following some precautions from UC Davis Health experts, people can minimize the chances of being bitten and suffering severe or even life-threatening symptoms.
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May 2021
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Awards and HonorsMay 28, 2021Nurse Residency Program earns ANCC accreditation, with distinction
UC Davis Health’s Nurse Residency Program is the first and only program in the Sacramento region to earn accreditation, with distinction, from the American Nurse Credentialing Center.
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Awards and HonorsMay 26, 2021Atreja named to HIMSS Future50 Community
Chief Information and Digital Health Officer Ashish Atreja has been named to the annual Future50 list of innovative thinkers and leaders by the global technology advisory organization, the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS).
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Medical CenterMay 12, 2021Young man's scary injury benefits from spine center skill and expertise
A 24-year-old man is on the road to recovery following an off-road vehicle accident that left him nearly paralyzed. He credits UC Davis Spine Center with expert surgery that kept him from nearly becoming a paraplegic.
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April 2021
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CoronavirusApril 30, 2021The ultimate real-world lesson: Nursing students administer COVID-19 vaccines
First-year nursing students at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing gain valuable experience with real patients by giving COVID-19 injections. Students learn how the interaction is far more than simply administering the vaccine.
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CoronavirusApril 30, 2021UC Davis students launch COVID-19 vaccine clinic and administer 7,600 doses (video)
When essential workers lacked access to the COVID-19 shot, the student-run Shifa Community Clinic decided to set up a vaccination site. The effort by UC Davis undergraduates and medical students has delivered more than 7,000 vaccine doses at a downtown Sacramento mosque.
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CoronavirusApril 27, 2021Encouraging COVID-19 vaccines in communities of color (video)
UC Davis Health staff and The California Endowment team up to create multilingual public service announcements to encourage underrepresented communities to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
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CoronavirusApril 26, 2021Volunteers from UC Davis Health provide COVID-19 vaccinations at Sleep Train Arena
Dozens of volunteers from UC Davis Health helped vaccinate vulnerable populations against COVID-19 over the weekend at a drive-thru clinic organized by the Consul General of Mexico in Sacramento.
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Awards and HonorsApril 22, 2021UC Davis Health surgery chair to lead prestigious organization
Diana Farmer tapped to lead the oldest surgical association in the U.S.
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Medical CenterApril 20, 2021New acute care rehabilitation hospital project begins
Work is getting underway for the construction of UC Davis Health’s new acute care rehabilitation hospital that is set to open in 2023.
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Medical CenterApril 16, 2021We’re expecting!
UC Davis Medical Center’s peregrine falcon family has four eggs this year, and they may hatch this weekend.
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CoronavirusApril 09, 2021Participants sought for COVID-19 vaccine trial for booster and variant protection
UC Davis Health seeks volunteers for a clinical trial to determine the efficacy of a COVID-19 booster shot and protection against the South African virus variant.
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Medical CenterApril 07, 2021UC Davis Medical Center ranked among World’s Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek
Newsweek Magazine has named UC Davis Medical Center to its 2021 list of the “World’s Best Hospitals,” and it’s the only one so honored from the Sacramento region.
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Medical CenterApril 01, 2021From cheerleader to life saver
For many patients with end-stage kidney disease, a living donor kidney transplant is the best treatment option. This Donate a Life Month, a UC Davis Health employee gives her kidney - and a second lease on life - to a patient.
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March 2021
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Medical CenterMarch 19, 2021Med Chicks and Chill (video)
With four eggs in the nest, viewers can now enjoy another season of livestreaming video of peregrine falcons at UC Davis Medical Centers.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingMarch 18, 2021UC Davis Health named Age-Friendly Health Systems Participant
UC Davis Health is leading the way in making sure that every day, every older adult receives age-friendly health care.
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CoronavirusMarch 17, 2021Oak Park church is latest venue for UC Davis Health COVID-19 community vaccinations (video)
UC Davis Health has started a weekly community vaccination clinic in Sacramento’s Oak Park neighborhood. It’s the latest in a series of partnerships that have resulted in more than 10,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses to the underserved, essential workers and others.
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February 2021
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Medical CenterFebruary 26, 2021Med chicks and chill
UC Davis Medical Center’s always popular peregrine family returns for its third season of being live streamed from the top of the hospital in Sacramento.
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Medical CenterFebruary 26, 2021UC Davis Health launches nine-year process for rebuilding hospital to meet state seismic requirements
UC Davis Health today announced plans for an expansion of the UC Davis Medical Center with a project called ‘California Tower – part of the health system’s long-time commitment to improving health in local neighborhoods and across Northern California.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingFebruary 24, 2021Bold new initiative helps address California’s shortage of mental health providers
UC Davis Health advanced practice providers work to address mental health disparities in California.
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CoronavirusFebruary 18, 2021Zero medical center patients admitted with flu this season
No patients admitted to the UC Davis Medical Center tested positive for the flu this entire season, and experts credit flu vaccines, masking and social distancing with averting a possible “twindemic” of influenza and COVID-19.
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Awards and HonorsFebruary 17, 2021UC Davis surgery resident awarded grant to create palliative care curriculum
Surgical resident Jennifer Geiger has received a $30,000 research grant to devise a new curriculum that teaches residents how to better communicate with patients facing end-of-life decisions.
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Medical CenterFebruary 17, 2021Bariatric surgery team provides tools for success
Feeling like her weight held her back, Breeanna Meunier chose bariatric surgery at UC Davis Health and a team committed to her long-term success.
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Awards and HonorsFebruary 11, 2021
UC Davis Medical Center recognized for higher quality in maternity care
UC Davis Medical Center is proud to be recognized by Blue Shield of California with a Blue Distinction Centers (BDC) for Maternity Care designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.
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Medical CenterFebruary 05, 2021The recipe for good health starts with food
With a focus on good health, UC Davis Health’s Food and Nutrition Services team has made it their mission to source ingredients from Northern California farms and ranches.
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Children's HealthFebruary 04, 2021Nursing leader Judie Boehmer named board president of Sacramento’s Ronald McDonald House
Judie Boehmer, a nursing executive at UC Davis Health, has been appointed board president for Sacramento’s Ronald McDonald House.
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