News
June 2023
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AgingJune 09, 2023Emergency medicine physician Katren Tyler wins award from national organization
The Academy of Geriatric Emergency Medicine has honored emergency medicine physician Katren Tyler for career achievement in education.
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Burn CareJune 08, 2023
Can 20 minutes of cool running water improve burn outcomes?
Researchers from UC Davis Health, Sacramento Fire and Australia awarded $1.49 million Department of Defense grant to test burn triage.
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CoronavirusJune 05, 2023Who should get another COVID-19 vaccine dose?
We asked Dean Blumberg, chief of pediatric infectious diseases, what we need to know about the additional dose of COVID vaccine, recently approved by the CDC.
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AgingJune 05, 2023Delirium risk in the Emergency Department for older adults
A new study at UC Davis Medical Center finds an increased risk of delirium in older adults the longer they stay in the Emergency Department.
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May 2023
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Medical CenterMay 30, 2023Team behind California Tower project
The dynamic team of leaders behind the California Tower project recently reflected on launching one of the nation’s largest progressive design build projects in health care.
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Emergency CareMay 24, 2023UC Davis Medical Center sees record number of patients in Emergency Department
The Emergency Department treated a record number of patients on Monday. Despite being one of the nation’s busiest, the department ranks among the nation’s best at saving lives.
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Medical CenterMay 23, 2023Researchers band medical center peregrine falcon chicks to track progress
Four peregrine falcon chicks at UC Davis Medical Center were banded by a falcon expert from the Predatory Bird Research Group at UC Santa Cruz.
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MaternityMay 18, 2023Newsweek names UC Davis Medical Center a Best Maternity Hospital in U.S.
UC Davis Medical Center was named to Newsweek’s 2023 Best Maternity Hospitals, announced this month by Newsweek and the global market research and consumer data firm Statista.
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Medical CenterMay 15, 2023UC Davis Health nurse chosen for NASA’s yearlong Mars analog mission
Advanced practice nurse Alyssa Shannon has been selected to participate in NASA’s one-year Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog mission, which will simulate living on Mars.
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Medical CenterMay 12, 2023UC Davis Medical Center now home to a ‘Millennium falcon’
The four peregrine falcons chicks hatched at UC Davis Medical Center received their official names — Millennium, Serenity, Defiant and Roci.
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Medical CenterMay 10, 2023Canine CARE therapy dogs return to UC Davis Medical Center
The CARE Project has added three Canine CARE therapy dogs to its team to provide dog visits to adults at their bedsides.
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Medical CenterMay 01, 2023First peregrine falcon eggs hatch: It's a chick egg-stravaganza!
The first peregrine falcon eggs have hatched! The first fluffy white hatchling of the season is slowly waking to the world.
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April 2023
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Medical CenterApril 21, 2023Peregrine falcons eggspecting soon!
UC Davis Medical Center's peregrine falcon is currently nestled atop four eggs and the eggs are expected to hatch soon.
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MaternityApril 14, 2023Volunteer doulas needed for new program
UC Davis Medical Center is launching its volunteer doula program and is now accepting applications for doula volunteers.
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March 2023
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Medical CenterMarch 29, 2023Eggs-quisite! peregrine falcons have returned
The peregrine falcons are back and they have already laid eggs. Join a contest to guess when the first egg will hatch and win the chance to name the chicks.
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Medical CenterMarch 20, 2023
UC Davis Health employee offers free hair care for patients on his days off
On his days off, UC Davis Health’s Aaron Brazier taps into his former profession as a barber to boost the spirits of patients by providing free hair care.
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AgingMarch 13, 2023UC Davis Medical Center earns recognition as age-friendly health care provider
UC Davis Medical Center has earned an age-friendly designation. UC Davis Health’s inpatient, outpatient and emergency departments are all now recognized for a commitment to older-adult care.
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Medical CenterMarch 09, 2023Patients receive infusion care from the comfort of their home
One of the first patients to receive services from UC Davis Health’s new home infusion program shares her positive experience.
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February 2023
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Neurological HealthFebruary 15, 2023
UC Davis Health offers first comprehensive robotic neurosurgery program in the region
The robotic neurosurgery program at UC Davis Health provides treatment for spine, cranial and endovascular conditions while increasing safety, shortening recovery times and improving treatment outcomes.
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Burn CareFebruary 06, 2023Burn team cares for soon-to-be father just in time for his son’s arrival
The burn center team at UC Davis Health treated an injured firefighter and discharged him in time to witness the birth of his first child.
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Medical CenterFebruary 03, 2023UC Davis Health recognized as a 2022 Health Care Climate Champion
UC Davis Health is one of only 55 health systems internationally and 19 health systems in the U.S. to receive a Climate Champion award.
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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, 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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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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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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