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Children's Health
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June 01, 2023Is epinephrine effective during neonatal resuscitation?
UC Davis Health researchers recently published a commentary in the journal Pediatric Research, reviewing existing data on the efficacy of epinephrine during neonatal resuscitation.
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May 26, 2023National recognition for UC Davis Health pediatric researcher
Department of Surgery Chair Diana Farmer received the Robert E. Gross Award for Excellence in Pediatric Research and Achievement from the American Pediatric Surgical Association.
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May 25, 2023
Everyday mindfulness for self-care: Tips for parents
During Mental Health Awareness Month, a UC Davis MIND Institute expert offers tips for incorporating mindfulness into everyday life to improve resilience and practice self-care.
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May 22, 2023Davis Joint Unified School District designated first Heart Safe School District in California
Davis Joint Unified School District has been designated the first school district in California to be a Heart Safe School District by Project ADAM Sacramento.
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May 19, 2023New study finds common autism screening tool is effective but has limitations
A UC Davis MIND Institute analysis of 13 studies finds that a common autism screening tool is useful, but a clinician’s judgment is still needed.
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May 18, 2023UC Davis Health receives two AAMC Telehealth Equity Catalyst Awards
UC Davis Health has received two Telehealth Equity Catalyst (TEC) Awards from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) in recognition of the academic medical institution’s commitment to leverage telehealth to improve health care equity.
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May 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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May 09, 2023Natale named associate chief medical officer for children’s health
UC Davis Vice Chair of Quality and Safety JoAnne Natale has been appointed associate chief medical officer for children’s health at UC Davis Health.
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May 05, 2023‘We could see the changes hour by hour’: Cardiac procedure saves child with SVC syndrome
A UC Davis pediatric cardiologist saved a Galt toddler suffering from a rare condition that causes severe head and upper body swelling.
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April 28, 2023‘There’s no safe amount of time for a child to be left in a car’
In the past five years, 189 children have died of heat stroke after being left in a car in the United States. Our experts offer five tips to protect your child.
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April 24, 2023New Pediatric Press features the world’s first retrievable pacemaker implanted in a child
This issue of the Pediatric Press newsletter features the world’s first physician to implant a retrievable pacemaker in a child, patient milestones, physician and nurse awards and more.
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April 21, 20236 strategies to help strengthen kids, families
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. The CAARE Center team shares six protective factors that can help strengthen children and families.
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April 20, 2023Physician Tiffani Johnson elected president of the Academic Pediatric Association
Tiffani Johnson, associate professor of emergency medicine, was recently named president-elect of the Academic Pediatric Association. Her three-year term begins April 30.
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April 14, 2023Volunteer doulas needed for new program
UC Davis Medical Center is launching its volunteer doula program and is now accepting applications for doula volunteers.
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April 11, 2023Pediatric hospitalist receives Eli Gold Prize
Michelle Hamline, assistant professor of pediatric hospital medicine at UC Davis Children’s Hospital received the 2023 Eli Gold Prize this month.
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March 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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March 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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March 28, 2023MIND Institute expands support program for siblings of children with autism, ADHD and more
UC Davis MIND Institute sibling groups are now available for children and teens ages 7-16 and include optional in-person events.
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March 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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March 13, 2023
Children’s Miracle Network funds new infant safety videos
To help equip families with life-saving knowledge and skills when leaving the hospital, Children’s Miracle Network at UC Davis has funded three infant safety videos.
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March 09, 2023Celebrating Child Life Month
Child Life Month recognizes and highlights the important role that certified child life specialists play, ensuring the emotional safety of children and families in health care settings.
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March 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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March 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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March 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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March 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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March 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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March 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 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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February 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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February 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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