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September 15, 2026U.S. News & World Report names UC Davis Children’s Hospital among Best Children’s Hospitals for 2026-2027
UC Davis Children’s Hospital has once again been recognized as one of America’s Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report.
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September 15, 2026As wildfire smoke exposure grows, UC Davis researchers seek answers
UC Davis researchers received a $14 million NIH grant to uncover how wildfire smoke affects heart and lung health and identify new prevention strategies.
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September 15, 2026Northern Nevada-based Cancer Care Specialists joins UC Davis Cancer Care Network as affiliate
A new relationship between Cancer Care Specialists and UC Davis Health will give patients in Northern Nevada new access to specialized cancer care.
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September 14, 2026Spirit Halloween raises funds for UC Davis Child Life
Spirit Halloween stores are once again raising funds for the Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department at UC Davis Children’s Hospital.
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September 11, 2026A $23 million NIH grant to continue UC Davis Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center’s mission
The UC Davis Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center has received $23 million NIH grant to continue advancing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia research, patient care and community engagement.
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September 10, 2026CPAP clinic helps children overcome barriers to sleep apnea treatment
A UC Davis Health team developed a clinic to address a longstanding challenge in pediatric sleep medicine: helping children adhere to CPAP therapy.
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September 09, 2026Deconstructing LSD for therapeutic discoveries
Molecular ‘autopsy’ uncovers features responsible for hallucinations and therapeutic benefits
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September 08, 2026
UC Davis Health expands advanced psychiatric care with opening of new electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) clinic
UC Davis Health’s new electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) clinic expands access to one of the most effective treatments for complex psychiatric illnesses.
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September 04, 2026Nursing students get rare, firsthand look at critical care transport
Nursing students from across the Sacramento region enjoyed a rare opportunity to experience pediatric and neonatal critical transport care through a hands-on educational event.
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September 03, 2026Volunteers help older patients stay connected and clear-minded during hospital stays
A new program brings nurses and trained volunteers together to help older patients stay engaged and reduce the risk of delirium during hospital stays.
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September 03, 2026COVID-19 cases are rising: How to protect yourself this fall and winter
COVID-19 cases are rising in California. Learn why infections increase this time of year, who should get vaccinated and ways to stay protected.
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September 02, 2026Warning for MyChart users: New scam impersonates the patient portal
Learn how to protect yourself from scammers who are impersonating MyChart electronic medical records portal through emails, texts, phone calls and fake websites
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September 02, 2026Pediatric Mobile Clinic provides free vision screenings and evaluations for Folsom Cordova district students
The UC Davis Pediatric Mobile Clinic partnered with the Folsom Cordova Unified School District to host a free clinic for students.
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September 01, 2026UC Davis Health launches fellowship programs in pediatric cardiology and pediatric hospital medicine
UC Davis Health is expanding its graduate medical education programs with the launch of new fellowships in pediatric hospital medicine and pediatric cardiology.
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September 01, 2026A second chance at life started with an unexpected gift
After more than a year on exhausting dialysis, a patient received a life-changing kidney transplant from his wife through the UC Davis Transplant Center.
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August 28, 2026Do no harm: How hospitals can better track and manage their environmental impact
A new study outlines a practical framework for hospitals to measure and report environmental performance, making sustainability a core part of healthcare quality improvement.
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August 27, 2026Ready to take control of your breathing? Register for the UCAN Bootcamp
Through education, personalized care and ongoing support, the UCAN Bootcamp helps patients and caregivers take control of respiratory diseases and improve quality of life.
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August 27, 2026
Betty Irene Moore Fellows convene in the nation’s capital for seventh convocation
Betty Irene Moore Fellows from across the country gather at annual event to share communications strategies to advance health and counter misinformation.
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August 26, 2026How do your environment and life experiences shape dementia risk?
UC Davis Health and 23 Alzheimer’s research centers are collaborating on The Neighborhood Study, an NIH-funded initiative to explore the link between environmental exposure and Alzheimer’s and dementia.
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August 25, 2026
'We won an Emmy for a cat video': Kitten neurosurgery documentary wins award
A UC Davis Health documentary about a groundbreaking kitten surgery earned a NorCal Emmy, the team's third Emmy win since 2021.
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August 25, 2026App helps caregivers manage dementia-related behavioral symptoms, improves well-being
Peer-reviewed research provides proof of concept that an app based on the DICE approach can improve outcomes for caregivers and people living with dementia.
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August 24, 2026Initiative led by UC Davis pediatrician drives dramatic improvements in adolescent behavioral health screening nationwide
An initiative led by UC Davis Health helped pediatric clinics across the country dramatically improve adolescent behavioral health screening.
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August 24, 2026Applications now being accepted for unique federally funded autism research program
The Autism Research Training Program at the UC Davis MIND Institute and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is accepting applications.
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August 20, 2026UC Davis Health expands cancer care services in Marysville, honors longtime oncologist
UC Davis Cancer Care Network is expanding cancer services in Marysville with new infusion chairs, added staff and advanced technology, bringing more world-class care closer to home.
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August 18, 2026Nursing school founding dean Heather M. Young retires from UC Davis faculty
Heather M. Young, founding dean of the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis, retires from faculty role to focus on national fellowship program.
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August 17, 2026Cancer center earns renewed ‘comprehensive’ designation
The National Cancer Institute recognizes UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center among the nation’s elite and awards nearly $18 million grant.
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August 14, 20263 UC Davis Health researchers awarded state grants to advance health equity through precision medicine
Three UC Davis Health researchers will soon begin projects to advance health equity, thanks to grants from the California Initiative to Advance Precision Medicine.
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August 10, 2026Conference aims to help Spanish-speaking families navigate services for autism, other developmental disabilities
The eighth annual conference for the Spanish-speaking community is hosted by the MIND Institute and community partners.
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August 10, 2026UC Davis Health improves inpatient diabetes care with team approach that puts safety first
UC Davis Health improved blood sugar control and patient safety through a coordinated team approach to inpatient diabetes care.
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August 06, 2026UC Davis Medical Center first in U.S. to treat heart valve condition with investigational device
UC Davis Medical Center became the first U.S. hospital to treat functional mitral regurgitation with an investigational device, which helped a patient regain his health.
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