Latest News for Patients and Visitors
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DECEMBER 24, 2025Norovirus is surging again. Tips for how to dodge the 'stomach flu'
Hand sanitizer doesn’t work well on this common, contagious illness. Washing your hands is best.
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DECEMBER 23, 2025New trial at UC Davis Health shows promising results for rare liver disease
A new monoclonal antibody for a rare liver disease, primary sclerosing cholangitis, showed promising efficacy in a recent multicenter study led by UC Davis Health.
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DECEMBER 22, 2025UC Davis expands clinical trials to rural communities
Rural patients can now join clinical trials at hospitals in Truckee, Chico, Marysville and Cameron Park, thanks to the UC Davis Cancer Care Network
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DECEMBER 19, 2025Mako SmartRobotics knee replacement helps retiree re-gain her mobility
Recent retiree Hilary Vos overcame severe knee pain with joint replacement surgery using Mako SmartRobotics now available at UC Davis Health. It often leads to quicker recovery times and longer-lasting joint implants.
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DECEMBER 18, 2025Program that brings comfort and joy to patients at UC Davis Medical Center inspires donation
After receiving compassionate care from The CARE Project, Judy Lines' family established a memorial fund to support patient wellness.
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DECEMBER 15, 2025Genetic testing saves lives — many don’t know they carry an inherited cancer risk.
UC Davis Health has launched a study to identify barriers preventing Latina breast cancer survivors from accessing or understanding genetic testing and counseling.
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DECEMBER 12, 2025Connecting through food: UC Davis Health chefs visit with local students
Chefs Jet Aguirre and Santana Diaz inspired local high school students by sharing their passion for cooking and the importance of healthy, locally grown food.
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DECEMBER 10, 2025Wendy Marie Campana appointed chair of Department of Cell Biology and Human Anatomy
Wendy Marie Campana has been appointed chair of the UC Davis Department of Cell Biology and Human Anatomy.
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DECEMBER 09, 2025What you need to know about wild mushroom poisoning
After an outbreak of poisonings linked to the consumption of wild mushrooms, a UC Davis toxicology expert answers questions about how you can stay safe.
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DECEMBER 08, 2025UC Davis Health designated as a NORD Rare Disease Center of Excellence
UC Davis Health is now designated as a NORD Rare Disease Center of Excellence for its leadership in providing research and expert care for people with rare diseases.
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DECEMBER 01, 2025UC Davis Health opens new temporal bone lab
The Otolaryngology Department has opened a state-of-the-art temporal bone lab for team members to refine techniques for complex ear and skull base surgeries.
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NOVEMBER 25, 2025Search for top spinal surgeon led Alaskan family to UC Davis
An Alaska family traveled 3,000 miles to UC Davis Health, where neurosurgeon Kee Kim restored hope through life-changing spine surgeries for both father and daughter.
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