Latest News for Patients and Visitors
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NOVEMBER 09, 2026
School of Medicine grad returns to the region that inspired her to become a doctor
School of Medicine graduate returns home to the Central Coast to care for underserved patients and help train the next generation of physicians.
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NOVEMBER 06, 2026Potentially deadly soil bacterium gaining foothold in new regions, including U.S.
New study in Lancet Microbe finds antibody response in humans can persist for years, which can help track melioidosis.
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NOVEMBER 02, 2026Research to develop personalized treatments for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities
UC Davis assistant professor Roy Ben-Shalom and University of Pennsylvania assistant professor Pranam Chatterjee have received a Biomedical Research Collaboration Award from The Hartwell Foundation to develop effective therapies for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
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OCTOBER 30, 2026UC Davis podcast, Unfold, wins two national Signal Awards
An episode of the UC Davis podcast Unfold that focused on patients with valley fever has won two Signal Awards.
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OCTOBER 28, 2026Wider surgical margins may not mean better cancer control, finds large-scale treatment trial
New study shows that close surgical margins of tumors do not increase risk of local cancer recurrence in children treated for non-rhabdomyosarcoma soft tissue sarcomas.
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OCTOBER 28, 2026UC Davis Health earns Comprehensive Hypertension Center Certification from American Heart Association
UC Davis Health has earned the American Heart Association’s Comprehensive Hypertension Center Certification, becoming one of only six California health systems to receive the designation.
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OCTOBER 27, 2026Extreme risk protection orders are designed to prevent gun violence. But how do they impact the people subject to them?
A new study from the UC Davis Centers for Violence Prevention examines the benefits and harms reported by people subject to extreme risk protection orders.
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OCTOBER 27, 2026UC Davis Health performs first HIV-to-HIV kidney transplant
UC Davis Health completed its first HIV-positive donor-to-recipient kidney transplant, expanding organ access, reducing wait times and offering new hope for patients living with HIV.
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OCTOBER 21, 202610 safety tips for a happy Halloween
The UC Davis Health injury prevention manager offers valuable trick-or-treat safety tips and decorating advice for a safe Halloween.
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OCTOBER 20, 2026First-in-human study of dual-imaging catheter to assess heart attack risk, guide treatment
UC Davis researchers have concluded the first-in-human testing of a new device that simultaneously detects the biochemical composition and structure of plaque in coronary arteries. This technology could improve detection and personalized treatment of heart disease.
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OCTOBER 19, 2026UC Davis Health offers new accelerated treatment program for depression
The Advanced Psychiatric Therapeutic clinic is now offering SAINT therapy, which may help patients experience improvements more quickly.
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OCTOBER 16, 2026Good food is good medicine: UC Davis Health earns Snail of Approval
UC Davis Health earned Slow Food Sacramento’s Snail of Approval award, recognizing its commitment to local, sustainable, nutritious food and innovative patient-centered culinary care.
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