Neurological Health
BCI system allows independent communication for man with ALS
Study shows BCI system allows man to ‘speak’ accurately and operate digital platforms, unassisted, for prolonged period
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Children's HealthJUNE 15, 2026UC Davis pediatrics leader appointed to American Academy of Pediatrics’ national committee
Pediatrician-in-chief Satyan Lakshminrusimha will serve on a national committee that advises the American Academy of Pediatrics board of directors on child health financing issues.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingJUNE 12, 2026School of Nursing honors graduates and certificate recipients at commencement
The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing honors 171 graduates and certificate recipients prepared to lead, serve and shape what’s next in healthcare.
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Children's HealthJUNE 12, 2026NIH grant to fund innovative bladder repair option for children
A UC Davis pediatric urologist and bioengineer are developing grafts designed to grow their own blood supply.
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Orthopaedic CareJUNE 12, 2026Orthopaedic Sports Medicine expands access to advanced shoulder care
UC Davis Health is expanding access to complex shoulder procedures as part of its leading-edge interdisciplinary approach to care.
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Children's HealthJUNE 10, 2026Newsweek names UC Davis Children’s Hospital among America’s best
UC Davis Children’s Hospital has been named one of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by Newsweek magazine and Statista, a global market research and consumer data firm.
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Abril 30, 2026NIH otorga $15.8 millones a UC Davis Health para estudio cerebral latino
Los Institutos Nacionales de Salud otorgaron $15.85 millones a UC Davis Health para un amplio estudio sobre el envejecimiento cerebral en comunidades hispanas/latinas.
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Marzo 06, 2026Estudio muestra que la primera terapia intrauterina de células madre es segura para la reparación de espina bífida
UC Davis Health realizó con seguridad el primer tratamiento de espina bífida combinando cirugía fetal con células madre en un ensayo de Fase 1.
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Febrero 27, 2026
Tipos de dolores de cabeza: sus causas y tratamientos
Es necesario saber identificar cuando un dolor de cabeza es leve o serio para buscar el tratamiento o intervención médica adecuada.
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Diciembre 30, 2025
¿Qué hacer para tratar y prevenir un ataque cerebral?
Una experta nos habla sobre las prácticas médicas y las rutinas de estilo de vida necesarias para evitar los derrames cerebrales.
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Diciembre 15, 2025Las pruebas genéticas salvan vidas, pero muchos desconocen riesgos hereditarios de cáncer
UC Davis Health inicia un estudio para conocer las barreras que enfrentan las sobrevivientes latinas de cáncer de mama para acceder a consejería y pruebas genéticas.
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Kids Considered™ PodcastEpisode Replay- Talking to Teens About Relationships and Sex Part 2
In this podcast replay we visit a past episode talking with psychologist Dr. Brandi Lilies about discussing and modeling healthy relationships, teaching consent, exploring healthy sexuality with teens
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Cultivating HealthChoosing a pediatrician: A parent’s guide to pediatric primary care
Choosing a pediatric primary care doctor is key to your child’s health. Learn how care supports children from infancy to the teen years, when to choose a pediatrician and when to seek care.
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Patient StoriesPregnant woman hit by car, UC Davis care team fights to save lives
Nicole was on a run less than half a mile away from her home when she was hit by a car while 28 weeks pregnant.
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Kids Considered™ Podcast
Episode Replay- Talking to Teens About Relationships and Sex Part 1
In this podcast replay we visit a past episode talking with psychologist Dr. Brandi Lilies about discussing and modeling healthy relationships, teaching consent, exploring healthy sexuality with teens
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Cultivating HealthSudden cardiac arrest: How to perform CPR and use an AED
It’s estimated that 436,000 Americans (adults and children) die from sudden cardiac arrest each year. Find out how CPR and AED use can save lives.
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Ranked among the nation’s best hospitals
A U.S. News & World Report best hospital in cardiology, heart & vascular surgery, diabetes & endocrinology, ENT, geriatrics, neurology & neurosurgery, and pulmonology & lung surgery.
Ranked among the nation’s best children’s hospitals
U.S. News & World Report ranked UC Davis Children’s Hospital among the best in pediatric nephrology, orthopedics*, and pulmonology & lung surgery. (*Together with Shriners Children’s Northern California)
Ranked Sacramento’s #1 hospital
Ranked Sacramento’s #1 hospital by U.S. News, and high-performing in aortic valve surgery, back surgery (spinal fusion), COPD, colon cancer surgery, diabetes, gynecological cancer surgery, heart arrhythmia, heart failure, kidney failure, leukemia, lymphoma & myeloma, lung cancer surgery, pacemaker implantation, pneumonia, prostate cancer surgery, stroke, TAVR, cancer, orthopedics, gastroenterology & GI surgery, and urology.
Ranked in Tier 1, or top, category for primary care
U.S. News & World Report ranked the UC Davis School of Medicine in Tier 1 (top tier) for primary care training.
Ranked highly for medical research
U.S. News & World Report ranked the UC Davis School of Medicine in Tier 2 for research.
Best Nursing SchoolsMaster’s degree
U.S. News & World Report ranks the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing’s Master’s Entry Program in Nursing #40 (tie) in the nation.
The nation’s highest nursing honor
UC Davis Medical Center has received Magnet® recognition, the nation’s highest honor for nursing excellence.
World-class cancer care
One of ~59 U.S. cancer centers designated “comprehensive” by the National Cancer Institute.
A leader in health care equality
For the 13th consecutive year, UC Davis Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the educational arm of America’s largest civil rights organization.