Heart and Vascular
One family’s generational trust in UC Davis heart care
A father and daughter turned to the same doctors for lifesaving TAVR procedures — 12 years apart
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General Health NewsOCTOBER 21, 2025The travel nurse who decided to stay
When LeeAnna Miller left her home in North Carolina to try travel nursing, she didn’t expect her first assignment to become her forever home.
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Cancer CareOCTOBER 21, 2025Why women should start getting mammograms at age 40
It is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center is spreading the word about new guidelines urging mammograms starting at age 40.
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Violence PreventionOCTOBER 21, 2025Physician and gun violence prevention expert Garen Wintemute inducted into National Academy of Medicine
The nationally recognized expert in gun violence prevention and pioneer in the field of injury epidemiology was inducted into the National Academy of Medicine Oct. 18.
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ResearchOCTOBER 20, 2025Federal contract for up to $40 Million fuels research to revolutionize clean indoor air and defend against next pandemic
A new project led by Virginia Tech and including UC Davis researchers will develop sensor systems that can act as a "smoke alarm" for indoor air contaminants such as allergens, viruses or mold spores.
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Cancer CareOCTOBER 15, 2025Study finds higher risk of chronic illnesses among young cancer survivors
Adolescent and young adult cancer survivors face significantly higher risks of chronic conditions, highlighting the urgent need for proactive health management strategies.
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Octubure 20, 2025Declaración del Instituto MIND de UC Davis sobre el acetaminofeno y el autismo
El Instituto MIND de UC Davis da a conocer las últimas investigaciones sobre el acetaminofeno y el autismo.
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Septiembre 10, 2025Está abierta la inscripción para la Mini Escuela de Medicina 2025 en español
La inscripción ya está abierta para la 15ta Mini Escuela de Medicina en español, un programa educativo sobre el envejecimiento con salud que tiene lugar el 4 de octubre.
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Agosto 15, 2025Conferencia sobre discapacidades del neurodesarrollo para la comunidad de habla hispana el 20 de septiembre
La séptima conferencia anual sobre discapacidades del neurodesarrollo para la comunidad de habla hispana tendrá lugar el 20 de septiembre en el MIND Institute de UC Davis.
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Junio 30, 2025
Reconozca los síntomas de un ataque cerebral
Un derrame o ataque cerebral, si no es detectado a tiempo, puede causar daños permanentes o hasta la muerte.
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Mayo 06, 2025
La hipermetropía en los niños
Ver borroso de cerca, sentir fatiga visual y dolores de cabeza son algunos síntomas que presentan los niños con hipermetropía.
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Cultivating HealthDoes my child have ADHD or are they just an energetic kid?
What does ADHD look like? A UC Davis MIND Institute expert shares common symptoms, treatments and tips for families.
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Good Food Is Good MedicineFalafel Bowl with Coconut Yogurt and Toasted Pita Chips
Create this healthy Greek favorite with a coconut twist right at home using fresh and local ingredients.
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Kids Considered™ Podcastsafety series pt 3 - accidental ingestion
In part 3 of our safety series, we discuss accidental ingestions with Dr. Minna Wieck.
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Patient StoriesShe dances. Dreams of being a doctor. Shines with a heart defect.
Learn how our pediatric specialists gave Ruby a bright future and the inspiration to become a doctor.
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Good Food Is Good MedicineTerra Madre Americas: Healthy recipes from our chefs and dietitians
This culinary event in Sacramento featured demos of recipes created by our chefs and registered dietitians. Explore the recipes, learn about their health benefits, and recreate them at home.
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Ranked among the nation’s best hospitals
A U.S. News & World Report best hospital in cardiology, heart & vascular surgery, diabetes & endocrinology, ENT, geriatrics, neurology & neurosurgery, and pulmonology & lung surgery.
Ranked among the nation’s best children’s hospitals
U.S. News & World Report ranked UC Davis Children’s Hospital among the best in pediatric nephrology, orthopedics*, and pulmonology & lung surgery. (*Together with Shriners Children’s Northern California)
Ranked Sacramento’s #1 hospital
Ranked Sacramento’s #1 hospital by U.S. News, and high-performing in aortic valve surgery, back surgery (spinal fusion), COPD, colon cancer surgery, diabetes, gynecological cancer surgery, heart arrhythmia, heart failure, kidney failure, leukemia, lymphoma & myeloma, lung cancer surgery, pacemaker implantation, pneumonia, prostate cancer surgery, stroke, TAVR, cancer, orthopedics, gastroenterology & GI surgery, and urology.
Ranked in Tier 1, or top, category for primary care
U.S. News & World Report ranked the UC Davis School of Medicine in Tier 1, or top, category for primary care.
Ranked highly for medical research
U.S. News & World Report ranked the UC Davis School of Medicine in Tier 2 for research.
Nursing master’s degree
U.S. News & World Report ranks the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing’s Master’s Entry Program in Nursing #30 (tie) in the nation.
One of America’s best physician assistant programs
U.S. News & World Report ranks the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing’s Master of Health Services — Physician Assistant Studies Degree Program 35th in the nation (tie).
The nation’s highest nursing honor
UC Davis Medical Center has received Magnet® recognition, the nation’s highest honor for nursing excellence.
World-class cancer care
One of ~59 U.S. cancer centers designated “comprehensive” by the National Cancer Institute.
A leader in health care equality
For the 13th consecutive year, UC Davis Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the educational arm of America’s largest civil rights organization.