News
June 2026
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Children's HealthJune 01, 2026Children’s Miracle Network at UC Davis awards more than $492K in grants
Children’s Miracle Network at UC Davis has awarded nine grants, totaling $492,007, to clinicians and researchers at UC Davis Children’s Hospital.
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May 2026
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MIND InstituteMay 27, 2026UC Davis MIND Institute seeks research partners in the community
The UC Davis MIND Institute is partnering with community members to make sure research and care meet the needs of people with neurodevelopmental disabilities
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Children's HealthMay 22, 2026New research provides important insights into diabetic ketoacidosis
Study identifies inflammatory profile associated with sometimes fatalUC Davis Health researchers have identified many of the inflammatory molecules that increase during diabetic ketoacidosis. These findings could help clinicians determine why complications occur during treatment.
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Neurological HealthMay 18, 2026From paralysis to cheer practice: Neurosurgeons help Emily “be a kid again”
Emily Roberts awoke one morning with her left leg paralyzed. She was airlifted to UC Davis Children’s Hospital, where neurosurgeons performed three surgeries to get her walking (and jumping!) again.
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May 11, 2026UC Davis Health opens the region’s first adult congenital colorectal clinic
New clinic cares for patients with anorectal malformations, Hirschsprung disease, cloacal anomalies and other congenital colorectal and pelvic conditions.
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Children's HealthMay 11, 2026Uncovering the root cause of some severe brain diseases in children
A UC Davis team has mapped the structure and mechanics of a critical cellular machine that malfunctions in children with rare, debilitating brain diseases.
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Children's HealthMay 04, 2026Medical Center ranked as a Best Hospital for Maternity Care, Pediatric Care by Money magazine
The annual Money rankings identify hospitals that deliver outstanding clinical outcomes, patient experience and value.
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April 2026
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Children's HealthApril 06, 2026UC Davis Pediatric Mobile Clinic brings specialty care to children and families across Sacramento region
This community-centered clinic on wheels offers general pediatrics, mental health, developmental-behavioral pediatrics and asthma care.
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MIND InstituteApril 02, 2026Regulatory T cells altered in children with autism
Two new studies from the UC Davis MIND Institute highlight the possible role of immunosuppressive cells on neuroinflammation and behavior in autistic children.
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March 2026
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Children's HealthMarch 31, 2026YOLO Run raises funds for UC Davis Children’s Hospital on May 16
UC Davis Children’s Hospital teams up with the NEC Society for the second annual YOLO Run on May 16.
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Children's HealthMarch 31, 2026Project ADAM Sacramento launches first Heart Safe Youth Sports Program
Project ADAM Sacramento creates a cardiac emergency plan, as well as CPR and AED training for Pocket Little League.
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Obstetrics and GynecologyMarch 18, 2026UC Davis Health physician to serve as plenary speaker at global gynecology congress
Mitchell Creinin, a leading expert in reproductive health, will be a plenary speaker at the World Congress of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology WCPAG Conference
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SurgeryMarch 16, 2026New training model helps surgeons practice minimally invasive spina bifida repair
Engineers at UC Davis Tech Foundry and medical professionals at UC Davis Health have developed a teaching model to train surgeons on fetoscopic repair of spina bifida.
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Children's HealthMarch 13, 2026Adrienne Hoyt-Austin receives Eli Gold Prize
Pediatrician Adrienne Hoyt-Austin received the 2026 Eli Gold Prize for excellence in teaching, recognizing her clinical care, mentorship, research, community service and health equity efforts.
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Children's HealthMarch 12, 2026UC Davis PICU hosts one of nation’s few bootcamps for senior pediatric critical care fellows
The UC Davis Pediatric Intensive Care Unit held a bootcamp to train senior pediatric critical care fellows from across the country.
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Children's HealthMarch 10, 2026NorCal AIDS Cycle benefits UC Davis Children’s Hospital
Registration is now open for the 2026 NorCal AIDSCycle, which raises funds for the Pediatric Infectious Disease Clinic at UC Davis Children’s Hospital.
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Children's HealthMarch 09, 2026
Measles outbreaks: symptoms, treatment and prevention: What parents need to know
With measles outbreaks occurring now throughout the U.S., UC Davis Health experts advise parents to be aware of the symptoms.
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Infectious DiseasesMarch 09, 2026A little-known respiratory virus, human metapneumovirus, surging in Northern California
An infectious diseases expert shares what you need to know about human metapneumovirus (HMPV), including symptoms, prevention and who is most at risk for serious illness.
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Children's HealthMarch 05, 2026Patient selected as 2026 National Children’s Miracle Network Champion
UC Davis Children’s Hospital is proud to announce that Shine Arslanian has been selected as a 2026 National Children’s Miracle Network Champion.
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March 04, 2026Teenage daughter’s bone marrow saves dad’s life
After years of fearing and delaying treatment for a blood disease, Hai Trinh finally got a bone marrow transplant — from his 17-year-old child.
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February 2026
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Children's HealthFebruary 26, 2026First-ever in-utero stem cell therapy for fetal spina bifida repair is safe, study finds
A UC Davis Health research team has safely performed the world’s first spina bifida treatment combining fetal surgery with stem cells, according to results from Phase 1 of an ongoing clinical trial. These results have been published today in The Lancet.
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Cancer CareFebruary 26, 2026St. Baldrick’s creates shear shenanigans while supporting young cancer warriors
Cancer center invites community to “Brave the Shave” March 14 to go bald while raising money for vital childhood cancer research.
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Children's HealthFebruary 25, 2026A new space for kids: Pediatric Surgery and Specialty Clinic reopens in Cypress
The new Cypress location is the first dedicated outpatient clinic on the UC Davis Health campus for pediatric surgical patients.
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MIND InstituteFebruary 24, 2026
‘I feel seen.’ One family shares their autism research experience
UC Davis’ “From Labs to Lives” effort highlights the human impacts of federally funded scientific research
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Children's HealthFebruary 24, 2026UC Davis Health performs first atrial leadless pacemaker implant in Fontan patients
UC Davis Health has achieved a medical first that brings new hope to congenital heart patients born with a single ventricle.
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Children's HealthFebruary 20, 2026Spirit Halloween donates $111,908 to UC Davis Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department
Spirit Halloween has donated $111,908 to the UC Davis Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department.
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Children's HealthFebruary 12, 2026UC Davis Health podcast earns London Global Learning Expansion grant
UC Davis Health’s Mapping Healthcare podcast has been awarded The Peter and Marion London Global Learning Expansion Grant from UC Davis Global Affairs.
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Children's HealthFebruary 12, 2026
Introducing ‘Little Lessons’: A video series with helpful advice from UC Davis Health pediatrician
Pediatrician Lena van der List shares her knowledge about a range of children’s health topics in Little Lessons, a new YouTube video series launched by UC Davis Health.
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Children's HealthFebruary 10, 2026UC Davis PICU honored with silver Beacon Award for Excellence
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses has conferred a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence on UC Davis Health’s Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
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Children's HealthFebruary 09, 2026UC Davis Children’s Hospital winter newsletter now available
The winter issue of Progress Notes newsletter features research developments, patient milestones, staff awards and more.
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