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March 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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March 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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March 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 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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February 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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February 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 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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January 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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January 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 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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December 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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December 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 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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November 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 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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October 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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October 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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October 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 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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September 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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