Feature Stories
September 2023
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Children's HealthSeptember 21, 2023Ground beef recall: What you and your family need to know about E.coli
What is E. coli, who is at risk and how do you prevent an E. coli infection? Infectious diseases expert Dean Blumberg answers these questions and more.
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Clinical ScienceSeptember 20, 2023Best practices for children with prominent ears
A new paper from UC Davis Health surgeons in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery lays out the best practices for otoplasty.
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Children's HealthSeptember 20, 2023Sickle cell patient rings the bell to celebrate milestone
Ten-year-old sickle cell patient Cameron Bowers Woods was the first sickle cell patient to ring the bell, a tradition that marks the end of treatment, at UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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August 2023
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Children's HealthAugust 17, 2023‘Let’s get her to the OR now.’ Infant’s RSV exposes life-threatening heart defect
A heart defect threatened his daughter’s life. As a nurse at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, Mathew Hipwell knew his team was up for the challenge.
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Awards and HonorsAugust 11, 2023UC Davis Health receives NRC Health's 2023 Best in Class Award
UC Davis Health received NRC Health's 2023 Consumer Loyalty Best in Class Award. We are one of only 11 organizations nationwide to receive the top award.
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July 2023
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Children's HealthJuly 13, 2023Pediatric and adult heart specialists perform life-saving procedure on 15-year-old boy
When 15-year-old Orlando Gayles had a heart attack, the UC Davis Health team performed a non-invasive cardiac catheterization that saved his life.
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Medical CenterJuly 11, 2023Patient draws and paints on paper food trays to thank her health care providers
Inspired by her gratitude for the care she had received, Anessa Hall drew and painted pictures on paper food trays for her health care providers.
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June 2023
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Medical CenterJune 30, 2023Empty nest: peregrine falcons quickly grow up
The four peregrine falcon chicks at UC Davis Medical Center have successfully fledged and left their nest.
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School of MedicineJune 30, 2023
High school students enjoy a preview of health careers
Some 60 teenagers from throughout the Greater Sacramento region converged at UC Davis Health over the past week to learn about careers as part of the Health Equity Academy.
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School of MedicineJune 23, 2023
School of Medicine prepares students to advocate for patients
The School of Medicine has launched a new program to teach health care advocacy and policy to students passionate about being a voice for underserved patients.
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Children's HealthJune 21, 2023Aromatherapy program offers scentsational benefits to patients
The teams at UC Davis Medical Center and UC Davis Children’s Hospital have a scentsational option to reduce anxiety and alleviate nausea: aromatherapy nasal inhalers.
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SurgeryJune 08, 2023Defying the odds: Recovery of a teenage stroke survivor
A 17-year-old boy suffered a rare stroke and received life-saving care at UC Davis Medical Center. He made a full recovery.
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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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