Latest News
March 2023
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingMarch 22, 2023UC Davis nursing school expands fellowship for nurse leaders
A new $7.5 million grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation expands a national fellowship to develop nurse leaders and innovators.
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School of MedicineMarch 22, 2023School of Medicine volunteers ‘Build for Unity’ with Habitat for Humanity
Nearly two dozen School of Medicine volunteers recently assisted with a Habitat for Humanity build in an effort to make a positive impact on the Sacramento community.
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Heart and VascularMarch 21, 2023New minimally invasive treatment for thoracic aortic arch disease
UC Davis Health is one of 30 health systems in the U.S. to take part in new clinical study of a minimally treatment for thoracic aortic arch disease.
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Cancer CareMarch 21, 2023UC Davis urologic surgery chair earns prestigious award in Europe
UC Davis Health urologic surgery chief Christopher Evans is only the ninth American to become an honorary member of the European Association of Urology.
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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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General Health NewsMarch 20, 2023Intermittent fasting, balanced or a keto diet? Food for thought
We asked molecular exercise physiologist Keith Baar if there is an ideal diet. He explained how popular diets, such as balanced, intermittent fasting and keto, affect our body.
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School of MedicineMarch 17, 2023
Match Day 2023 produces joyful tears for UC Davis medical students
Match Day 2023 paired 106 medical students with residency programs across the country. They’ll train for the next three to seven years before becoming full-fledged doctors.
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Violence PreventionMarch 17, 2023Can records of firearm purchases help prevent mass shootings?
A first-of-its-kind study examining records of gun purchases in California found that mass and active shooters have distinct patterns of buying guns compared to other legal purchasers.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingMarch 16, 2023Mentoring the future of nursing science
A new $100,000 grant lays the groundwork for the Black Nurse Scientists Mentoring Program.
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Children's HealthMarch 15, 2023Art, music therapy celebrated this week at UC Davis Children’s Hospital
At UC Davis Children’s Hospital, pediatric patients are supported during their hospitalization through creative arts therapies that include painting, drawing, music, photography and more.
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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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Eye Health and Vision ScienceMarch 14, 2023FDA recalls 3 brands of eye drops. What patients need to know
The FDA has recalled three brands of eye drops, including one linked to serious infections and a death. UC Davis Health experts explain what patients need to know.
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SurgeryMarch 14, 2023UC Davis Health announces new chief of transplant surgery
UC Davis Health’s Department of Surgery appoints new chief of the Division of Transplant Surgery, Sophoclis Alexopoulos.
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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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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingMarch 10, 2023Mental health education program transitions to UC Davis Health
The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing assumes administrative oversight for a UC partnership to prepare psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners statewide.
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RehabilitationMarch 10, 2023International study on Duchenne muscular dystrophy provides foundation for future research
An international study on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy led by UC Davis Health will build a robust database on the progression of the disorder.
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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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School of MedicineMarch 09, 2023Medical students display innovative research at Poster Day
A wide range of innovative research by medical students was on display at this year’s Poster Day, as School of Medicine continues its mission of improving health through innovative research.
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Mental HealthMarch 09, 2023Free day-long Psychedelic Summit at UC Davis Health March 23
UC Davis Health is bringing together national experts to explore what the rapidly evolving field of psychedelics and neurotherapeutics may mean for neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases.
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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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Cancer CareMarch 09, 2023Under 50? Don’t ignore Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Adults approaching middle age should pay attention to Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month as cases of the cancer rise in younger people.
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Cancer CareMarch 08, 2023
St. Baldrick’s ‘Brave the Shave’ brings wave of donations and bald heads
St. Baldrick’s “shavees” competed by going bald to raise money for pediatric research at UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingMarch 07, 2023Adult day care centers partner for better dementia care
A new grant funds a partnership between the California Department of Aging, adult day health care centers and the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing to modernize community dementia care.
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Neurological HealthMarch 07, 2023
How can you make the switch to daylight saving time less painful?
Daylight saving time starts this Sunday, and it can be tough on our bodies when we spring forward. A UC Davis Health sleep expert offers strategies to help you adjust.
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Heart and VascularMarch 07, 2023Cardiologists perform first transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement procedure
Cardiologists recently completed their first transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR) procedure, becoming the first hospital in the Sacramento region to perform the minimally invasive treatment.
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Cancer CareMarch 07, 2023What you should know about basal cell carcinoma
Following President Joe Biden’s announcement that he had basal cell carcinoma, a UC Davis Health expert provides insight on what this is and how to treat it.
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Emergency CareMarch 06, 2023COVID-19 vaccines in the Emergency Department for unhoused patients
Emergency Medicine evaluated the feasibility of implementing an ED-based COVID-19 vaccination protocol for unhoused patients. The program marked the first-ever ED-based COVID-19 vaccination program.
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Children's HealthMarch 06, 2023Support group helps kids cope with a parent’s cancer, other serious illness
UC Davis Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department is hosting a support group for children who have a parent with cancer or other serious illness.
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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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MIND InstituteMarch 03, 2023UC Davis study uncovers age-related brain differences in autistic individuals
Differences in genes involved in inflammation, immunity response and neural transmissions begin in childhood and evolve across the lifespan in brains of people with autism, a UC Davis MIND Institute has found.
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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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Children's HealthMarch 02, 2023UC Davis Cleft and Craniofacial team receives national recognition
The UC Davis Cleft Palate and Craniofacial team has received approval from the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association.
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Internal MedicineMarch 01, 2023Light the state Capitol blue for colorectal cancer awareness
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and UC Davis Health gastroenterologists are joining an effort to light the California Capitol blue – to raise awareness about colorectal cancer.
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ResearchMarch 01, 2023Center for Healthcare Policy and Research rolls out new weight loss and wellness initiative
A new “whole health” weight loss initiative launching at the UC Davis Health Folsom Clinic is based on a Center for Healthcare Policy and Research study.
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Children's HealthMarch 01, 2023Are your child’s headphones causing permanent damage?
We asked UC Davis Health pediatrician Lena van der List how to protect children’s hearing when using personal hearing devices, going to concerts or just spending time at home.
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February 2023
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Internal MedicineFebruary 28, 2023Clinical trial for patients with swallowing difficulties after cancer treatment
Researchers have begun a new stem cell clinical trial to treat patients with swallowing problems. The study takes stem cells and injects them into the patient’s tongue.
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CoronavirusFebruary 28, 2023California’s COVID-19 State of Emergency ends today. What does it mean for you?
Infectious disease experts Stuart H. Cohen, Dean Blumberg and Natascha Tuznik answer questions about what the end of California's COVID-19 State of Emergency means for the public.
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MIND InstituteFebruary 28, 2023
Hair pulling and skin picking: How to help your child stop repetitive behaviors
A UC Davis MIND Institute experts shares strategies for parents who are concerned about their child’s skin picking or hair pulling.
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General Health NewsFebruary 28, 2023Multicultural dermatology: Treating skin, hair and nail conditions in people of color
In this Q&A, Oma Agbai, the director of UC Davis Health’s Multicultural Dermatology Clinic, shares expertise on the needs of diverse skin tones.
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ResearchFebruary 27, 2023UC Davis Health receives 2023 Top Ten Clinical Research Achievement Award
Chair of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Craig McDonald will be honored with a 2023 Top Ten Clinical Research Achievement Award, in recognition of his remarkable work on Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
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MIND InstituteFebruary 27, 2023
How does wildfire smoke impact pregnancy and children?
UC Davis researchers have been awarded $1.35 million from the Environmental Protection Agency to study the health impacts of wildfire smoke on pregnant people and children.
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School of MedicineFebruary 27, 2023Luis Carvajal-Carmona appointed associate vice chancellor for the Office of Academic Diversity
Luis Carvajal-Carmona, professor of biochemistry and molecular medicine in the UC Davis School of Medicine, has been appointed associate vice chancellor for the Office of Academic Diversity.
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Internal MedicineFebruary 24, 2023UC Davis Health establishes endocrinology clinic for kidney transplant patients
The Transplant Center and Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism have established a transplant endocrinology clinic. It will improve diabetes and endocrinology care for kidney transplant patients.
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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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Cancer CareFebruary 24, 2023Say goodbye to your hair for a good cause at the St. Baldrick’s ‘shave party’
St. Baldrick’s is back to challenge the Sacramento region to “Brave the Shave” by going bald to raise money for pediatric cancer research.
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Mental HealthFebruary 24, 2023UC Davis Health geriatric psychiatrist joins Lancet Commission on dementia prevention
Helen C. Kales, a geriatric psychiatrist and an expert in caring for people with dementia, has been named to the influential Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention, and care.
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Children's HealthFebruary 23, 2023NorCal AIDS Ride benefits UC Davis Pediatric Infectious Disease Clinic
Registration is now open for the 2023 NorCal AIDS Cycle (NCAC), which raises funds for the Pediatric Infectious Disease Clinic at UC Davis Children’s Hospital.
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Internal MedicineFebruary 23, 2023Meet Antonio Mendoza-Ladd, UC Davis Health’s new medical director of endoscopy
Antonio Mendoza-Ladd, associate professor of internal medicine, joined UC Davis Health this month. He will lead a new center for interventional endoscopy.
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Mental HealthFebruary 22, 2023Surprising benefits of using sheep as lawn mowers
The sheep nibbling on lawns at various central campus locations in Davis are doing much more than mowing, fertilizing, and improving the ecosystem—they also are improving people’s mental health.
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Children's HealthFebruary 22, 2023UC Davis Health launches pediatric pulmonary sickle cell clinic
UC Davis Health has launched a comprehensive pulmonary sickle cell clinic, designed to address breathing and respiratory complications of sickle cell disease.
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