Latest News for Patients and Visitors
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JULY 03, 2026A patriotic flyover from the falcon family
One of the UC Davis Health peregrine falcons seemed to join the Independence Day weekend celebrations this morning with a timely flyover above the medical campus.
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JULY 02, 2026Going abroad this summer? Travelers’ Clinic urges pre-trip planning as vacations surge
As summer travel increases, UC Davis Health experts encourage international travelers to seek personalized medical guidance, vaccinations and preventive care.
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JULY 02, 2026Aimee Moulin named Denny and Jeanene Dickenson Endowed Chair
Aimee Moulin was named the inaugural Dickenson Chair in Emergency Medicine, advancing addiction treatment through research, education, clinical innovation and expanded patient support programs.
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JULY 01, 2026Fourth of July fireworks can cause serious eye injuries, doctor warns
Nearly 1 in 5 fireworks injuries involve the eyes. An eye doctor explains the risks and shares tips to protect yourself and your family.
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JULY 01, 2026UC Davis Transplant Center expands access to life-saving liver care for veterans
Sacramento VA and UC Davis Health have expanded veterans’ access to liver transplants, tripling procedures through close collaboration, faster wait times and innovative technology.
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JUNE 30, 2026Smartwatch study finds older adults can accurately judge their mental sharpness in daily life
A new study shows that older adults’ perceptions of their mental sharpness closely align with their actual cognitive performance. The findings may help clinicians better understand and support patients.
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JUNE 30, 2026Emergency medicine physician Angela Jarman wins award from national organization
Angela Jarman earned the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine's Young Investigator Award for her impactful work in addressing gender disparities in emergency care.
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JUNE 26, 2026Bringing cancer clinical trials close to home
UC Davis Cancer Care Network launches first-of-its-kind breast cancer clinical trial, bringing innovative treatment closer to patients in rural and underserved communities.
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JUNE 26, 2026UC Davis Health among first in the nation to offer new clinical trial for high-risk heart patients
UC Davis Health is among the first to enroll participants in a new clinical trial for cardiovascular patients undergoing high-risk coronary artery stenting procedures.
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JUNE 25, 2026From Labs to Lives: UC Davis receives $40 million NIH award to speed up access to new treatments
The UC Davis Clinical and Translational Science Center has bridged the gap between research and patient care for 20 years.
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JUNE 23, 2026
Can friendly social robots help ease a child’s anxiety at the doctor’s office?
A study at the UC Davis MIND Institute is examining if social robots, called LOVOTS, can reduce stress for children at medical appointments.
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JUNE 22, 2026Virtual Summer Institute will focus on tech use and neurodevelopmental disabilities
The 2026 Summer Institute on Neurodevelopmental Disabilities will highlight the use of technology: research, risks and strategies for support.
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