Feature Stories
June 2023
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School of MedicineJune 01, 2023
Trio of medical students create community health conference
Three UC Davis medical students created and hosted a community health conference that drew about 150 fellow students from throughout California.
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May 2023
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School of MedicineMay 30, 2023Medical student awarded grant to study lung cancer therapies
A medical student with a passion for lung cancer research has been awarded the 2023 Daniel T. O’Connor, M.D. Memorial Research Grant.
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Children's HealthMay 16, 202310 tips to protect your child from drowning
As the weather heats up, many families head to swimming pools, rivers or the ocean. But drowning claims thousands of lives each year. Follow our safety tips.
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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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SurgeryApril 07, 2023One kidney donor responsible for four transplant candidates receiving a new organ
Organ donors responsible for an eight-way ‘chain’ kidney transplant meet with recipients for the first time at a celebration held at the Transplant Center.
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UnderservedApril 06, 2023High school students shadow medical center physicians
A mentoring program by Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society brings high school students to UC Davis Health to shadow physicians in an effort to diversify the future workforce.
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SurgeryApril 06, 2023In dying, Kirk Brandt saves the lives of four others
Gravely injured in a car accident and left in an irrevocable coma, Kyle Brandt's family decided to donate his organs, which save four lives.
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SurgeryApril 03, 2023Identical twin gives sibling another chance at life
Gina Tudela donated a kidney to her identical twin Victoria Sargee, giving her the rare opportunity to live as if her new kidney was her own.
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March 2023
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Children's HealthMarch 30, 2023Happy homecoming for local baby after high-risk heart procedures
When their son was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, the Gomez-Flores family held onto hope and put their trust in UC Davis Children’s Hospital.
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Children's HealthMarch 29, 2023
Children’s Miracle Network champion beats life-threatening E. Coli infection
E.coli led to type I diabetes and a kidney transplant for Braylin McMullin. The family was tested, but Braylin proved how much of a champion she is.
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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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Cancer CareMarch 15, 2023Study finds tough-to-treat tumor genes contribute to gastric cancer disparities in Latinos
Latinos have a higher rate of poor gastric cancer outcomes, according to new study that identified an aggressive molecular subtype.
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School of MedicineMarch 10, 2023Medical student is on a mission to bring healing to marginalized populations
After seeing how her mother was mistreated by doctors, Chelsea Nash decided to study medicine and work with historically marginalized populations.
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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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Neurological HealthMarch 03, 2023Focusing on brain injury prevention during awareness month
Roughly 5.3 million Americans live with long-term disability due to brain injuries. During Brain Injury Awareness Month, physicians are spreading the word about prevention.
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Children's HealthMarch 02, 2023Michigan boy’s life and limb saved by UC Davis care team
An osteosarcoma diagnosis meant their 11-year-old son would likely lose his leg. But his family found hope and humanity in surgeon R. Lor Randall.
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February 2023
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Neurological HealthFebruary 24, 2023What is frontotemporal dementia? A UC Davis Health expert explains
A UC Davis Health neurologist addresses symptoms and treatment of frontotemporal dementia after the news that Bruce Willis has with the disease.
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Children's HealthFebruary 10, 2023Local girl’s cardiac care both lifesaving and life-changing
Annabelle Lee’s diagnosis of a ortopulmonary window and pulmonary stenosis was just the beginning of her heart challenges. A secondary diagnosis of supravalvular aortic stenosis meant a new mission for the family.
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Heart and VascularFebruary 08, 2023Heart disease patient appreciates female-focused care
Patient Mariel Garcia shares how UC Davis Women's Cardiovascular Medicine Program stood out in its efforts to provide dedicated care for women who have heart disease.
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January 2023
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Children's HealthJanuary 27, 2023Baby with congenital heart disease finds winning care team
When Adelyn Katzakian was diagnosed with the heart defect known as Tetralogy of Fallot, her parents chose the team at UC Davis Children’s Hospital … and won.
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School of MedicineJanuary 23, 2023Medical student to study mental health needs of Mexican-American parents
Medical student Jacqueline León, a Fresno native, has received a scholarship to study the mental health needs of immigrant families in the Central Valley.
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Children's HealthJanuary 17, 2023Clinic helps 10-year-old with inflammatory bowel disease get back to being a kid
When Adam Olson was diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease, he needed infusions. UC Davis Health’s Acute Infection Management Clinic was his happy place. It still is.
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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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Heart and VascularDecember 22, 2022Telling the difference between heartburn and heart attack
Heartburn and heart attack both have chest pain as a symptom. There are other symptoms that can help differentiate between the two.
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Children's HealthDecember 20, 2022One baby’s life-saving flight on a foggy December night
Nineteen-day-old Mason was limp and unresponsive when the transport team got the call to move him to UC Davis Children’s Hospital. The family remembers this difficult night four years later.
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Children's HealthDecember 06, 2022Innovative procedure buys time for newborn who needs heart surgery
The UC Davis Health team used a new catheterization procedure to buy some time for a newborn baby with a congenital heart defect. Doctors want the baby to grow and develop before a major open-heart surgery.
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November 2022
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General Health NewsNovember 23, 2022Scientist Academy introduces high school students to health and science research
UC Davis Health held a 10-week health education and research initiative for high school students from underserved communities in the Sacramento region. The 11 participants presented their projects at a closing ceremony on Nov. 18.
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Children's HealthNovember 23, 2022Child gets lifesaving care after ruptured appendix
Sick for weeks, Seth Hanson was transferred to UC Davis Children’s Hospital. There, the team repaired his ruptured appendix got him back to being a kid.
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