News
July 2026
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Children's HealthJuly 13, 2026UC Davis Children’s Hospital welcomes new facility dog Jerome
Jerome, the hospital’s new facility dog, is winning hearts with his dedication and gift for brightening kids’ days.
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Children's HealthJuly 10, 2026UC Davis Health now offers pediatric gastroenterology services at Folsom Turn Pike Clinic
Infants, children and teens with gastrointestinal conditions can now receive care at Folsom Turn Pike Clinic.
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Children's HealthJuly 07, 2026New biologic therapy at UC Davis Health delays onset of type 1 diabetes
UC Davis Health now offers Tzield (teplizumab), a first-in-class biologic therapy designed to delay the onset and progression of type 1 diabetes.
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Eye Health and Vision ScienceJuly 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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June 2026
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Children's HealthJune 23, 2026Children’s Miracle Network honors award recipients at annual kickoff
Children’s Miracle Network honored three champions at its 2026 kickoff after raising $4.4 million in 2025 to support pediatric care at UC Davis Children’s Hospital.
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MIND InstituteJune 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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MIND InstituteJune 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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Children's HealthJune 18, 2026Delivering better care for premature infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia
A study has demonstrated a new computational method that could better predict which infants will develop bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
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Children's HealthJune 17, 2026UC Davis Children’s Hospital names new surgeon-in-chief
Accomplished academic pediatric surgeon Kathleen van Leeuwen has been appointed surgeon-in-chief of UC Davis Children’s Hospital.
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Children's HealthJune 15, 2026UC Davis pediatrics leader appointed to American Academy of Pediatrics’ national committee
Pediatrician-in-chief Satyan Lakshminrusimha will serve on a national committee that advises the American Academy of Pediatrics board of directors on child health financing issues.
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Children's HealthJune 12, 2026NIH grant to fund innovative bladder repair option for children
A UC Davis pediatric urologist and bioengineer are developing grafts designed to grow their own blood supply.
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Children's HealthJune 10, 2026Newsweek names UC Davis Children’s Hospital among America’s best
UC Davis Children’s Hospital has been named one of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by Newsweek magazine and Statista, a global market research and consumer data firm.
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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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