UC Davis Health researchers recently published a commentary in the journal Pediatric Research, reviewing existing data on the efficacy of epinephrine during neonatal resuscitation.
Read MoreDepartment of Surgery Chair Diana Farmer received the Robert E. Gross Award for Excellence in Pediatric Research and Achievement from the American Pediatric Surgical Association.
Read MoreDuring 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.
Read MoreDavis Joint Unified School District has been designated the first school district in California to be a Heart Safe School District by Project ADAM Sacramento.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreUC 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.
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreUC Davis Vice Chair of Quality and Safety JoAnne Natale has been appointed associate chief medical officer for children’s health at UC Davis Health.
Read MoreA UC Davis pediatric cardiologist saved a Galt toddler suffering from a rare condition that causes severe head and upper body swelling.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreApril is Child Abuse Prevention Month. The CAARE Center team shares six protective factors that can help strengthen children and families.
Read MoreTiffani Johnson, associate professor of emergency medicine, was recently named president-elect of the Academic Pediatric Association. Her three-year term begins April 30.
Read MoreUC Davis Medical Center is launching its volunteer doula program and is now accepting applications for doula volunteers.
Read MoreMichelle Hamline, assistant professor of pediatric hospital medicine at UC Davis Children’s Hospital received the 2023 Eli Gold Prize this month.
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreE.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.
Read MoreUC Davis MIND Institute sibling groups are now available for children and teens ages 7-16 and include optional in-person events.
Read MoreAt UC Davis Children’s Hospital, pediatric patients are supported during their hospitalization through creative arts therapies that include painting, drawing, music, photography and more.
Read MoreTo 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.
Read MoreChild 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.
Read MoreSt. Baldrick’s “shavees” competed by going bald to raise money for pediatric research at UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Read MoreUC 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.
Read MoreRoughly 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.
Read MoreAn 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.
Read MoreThe UC Davis Cleft Palate and Craniofacial team has received approval from the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreA UC Davis MIND Institute experts shares strategies for parents who are concerned about their child’s skin picking or hair pulling.
Read MoreSt. Baldrick’s is back to challenge the Sacramento region to “Brave the Shave” by going bald to raise money for pediatric cancer research.
Read MoreUC 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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