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October 08, 2024U.S. News & World Report names UC Davis Children’s Hospital among best children’s hospitals for 2024-2025
Publication recognizes hospital in 5 specialties
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October 03, 2024Virtual family-centered rounds help parents support their child’s care
Virtual family-centered rounds provide a valuable resource for families with babies in the NICU.
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October 02, 2024Research in 4 continents links outdoor air pollution to differences in children’s brains
New research shows that even outdoor air pollution levels that are below government air-quality standards are associated with differences in children’s brains.
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September 30, 2024Construction zones are danger zones: Tips to keep workers, drivers safe
Long-term road improvements mean short-term construction zones. As crews work to upgrade highways in Sacramento, extra care is needed to keep drivers and construction workers safe.
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September 26, 2024Applications now accepted for volunteer doulas
UC Davis Medical Center is now accepting applications for doula volunteers.
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September 25, 2024Telehealth visits can expand access to pediatric physiatry care
A new study finds hybrid appointments are viable alternatives to in-person physiatry exams for children.
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September 24, 2024UC Davis Pediatric Echocardiography Lab earns reaccreditation
The UC Davis Pediatric Echocardiography Laboratory has been re-accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission. The accreditation covers pediatric and congenital transthoracic, pediatric and congenital transesophageal and fetal echocardiography.
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September 23, 2024Orthopaedic Surgery supports pediatric patients through cancer diagnosis, treatment
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery raises awareness during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
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September 20, 2024Stroke rates increasing in those with sickle cell disease, despite treatment efforts
The incidence of stroke is on the rise for people with sickle cell disease, despite a major effort to encourage guidelines that could improve outcomes.
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September 20, 2024Distinguished Lecturer Series symposium to focus on early autism diagnosis and intervention
Event will feature autism expert Lonnie Zwaigenbaum, UC Davis MIND Institute faculty members and disability advocates
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September 18, 2024Spirit Halloween raises funds for UC Davis Child Life
Spirit Halloween stores are open and raising funds for the Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department at UC Davis Children’s Hospital through Oct. 31.
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September 17, 2024
Life-saving stem cell transplant program revitalized
UC Davis Health’s pediatric stem cell (bone marrow) transplant program is rejuvenated under new leadership.
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September 17, 2024New blood draw clinic meets needs of youth with autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions
The new PATH Glassrock Blood Draw Clinic is now open for UC Davis Health pediatric patients with autism, fragile X syndrome and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
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September 11, 2024Stuffed animal donations needed for hospitalized children
The public is invited to donate new stuffed animals for patients at UC Davis Children’s Hospital through its Amazon wish list.
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September 04, 2024What you need to know about the latest mpox outbreak
Mpox clade I, a more severe type of the virus formerly called monkeypox, is spreading quickly in Africa. An infectious diseases expert answers questions about the outbreak.
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September 04, 2024UC Davis Children’s Hospital receives $8M estate gift
Four UC Davis Children’s Hospital programs will be supported by an $8 million gift from the estate of Victor and Phela Vesci, who passed away in 2009 and 2022, respectively.
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August 29, 2024Aubyn Stahmer named new director of UC Davis MIND Institute
Aubyn Stahmer, professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, has been named the new director of the UC Davis MIND Institute.
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August 23, 2024
What you need to know about the 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccine recommendations
What do you need to know about the new COVID vaccine? Infectious diseases experts Stuart Cohen and Dean Blumberg answer questions on the 2024-2025 COVID vaccines and who should get them.
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August 22, 2024Employees donate more than 900 new backpacks to local children
UC Davis Health employees donated more than 900 backpacks to “Operation Backpack” to ensure children who are unhoused or in foster care were ready for the school year.
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August 19, 2024UC Davis Health develops a real-time action plan to help patients with lung disease cope with wildfire smoke
A multidisciplinary team has developed an action plan to help patients with respiratory diseases mitigate the consequences of poor air quality from wildfires.
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