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August 2026
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ResearchAugust 28, 2026Do no harm: How hospitals can better track and manage their environmental impact
A new study outlines a practical framework for hospitals to measure and report environmental performance, making sustainability a core part of healthcare quality improvement.
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Lung HealthAugust 27, 2026Ready to take control of your breathing? Register for the UCAN Bootcamp
Through education, personalized care and ongoing support, the UCAN Bootcamp helps patients and caregivers take control of respiratory diseases and improve quality of life.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingAugust 27, 2026
Betty Irene Moore Fellows convene in the nation’s capital for seventh convocation
Betty Irene Moore Fellows from across the country gather at annual event to share communications strategies to advance health and counter misinformation.
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Neurological HealthAugust 26, 2026How do your environment and life experiences shape dementia risk?
UC Davis Health and 23 Alzheimer’s research centers are collaborating on The Neighborhood Study, an NIH-funded initiative to explore the link between environmental exposure and Alzheimer’s and dementia.
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Awards and HonorsAugust 25, 2026
'We won an Emmy for a cat video': Kitten neurosurgery documentary wins award
A UC Davis Health documentary about a groundbreaking kitten surgery earned a NorCal Emmy, the team's third Emmy win since 2021.
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Mental HealthAugust 25, 2026App helps caregivers manage dementia-related behavioral symptoms, improves well-being
Peer-reviewed research provides proof of concept that an app based on the DICE approach can improve outcomes for caregivers and people living with dementia.
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Children's HealthAugust 24, 2026Initiative led by UC Davis pediatrician drives dramatic improvements in adolescent behavioral health screening nationwide
An initiative led by UC Davis Health helped pediatric clinics across the country dramatically improve adolescent behavioral health screening.
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MIND InstituteAugust 24, 2026Applications now being accepted for unique federally funded autism research program
The Autism Research Training Program at the UC Davis MIND Institute and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is accepting applications.
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Cancer CareAugust 20, 2026UC Davis Health expands cancer care services in Marysville, honors longtime oncologist
UC Davis Cancer Care Network is expanding cancer services in Marysville with new infusion chairs, added staff and advanced technology, bringing more world-class care closer to home.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingAugust 18, 2026Nursing school founding dean Heather M. Young retires from UC Davis faculty
Heather M. Young, founding dean of the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis, retires from faculty role to focus on national fellowship program.
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Cancer CareAugust 17, 2026Cancer center earns renewed ‘comprehensive’ designation
The National Cancer Institute recognizes UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center among the nation’s elite and awards nearly $18 million grant.
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ResearchAugust 14, 20263 UC Davis Health researchers awarded state grants to advance health equity through precision medicine
Three UC Davis Health researchers will soon begin projects to advance health equity, thanks to grants from the California Initiative to Advance Precision Medicine.
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MIND InstituteAugust 10, 2026Conference aims to help Spanish-speaking families navigate services for autism, other developmental disabilities
The eighth annual conference for the Spanish-speaking community is hosted by the MIND Institute and community partners.
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Diabetes and EndocrinologyAugust 10, 2026UC Davis Health improves inpatient diabetes care with team approach that puts safety first
UC Davis Health improved blood sugar control and patient safety through a coordinated team approach to inpatient diabetes care.
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Heart and VascularAugust 06, 2026UC Davis Medical Center first in U.S. to treat heart valve condition with investigational device
UC Davis Medical Center became the first U.S. hospital to treat functional mitral regurgitation with an investigational device, which helped a patient regain his health.
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School of MedicineAugust 05, 2026UC Davis medical student awarded prestigious grant to advance maternal-fetal research
Fourth-year medical student Maria Clarke has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Daniel T. O’Connor, M.D. Memorial Research Grant to research reproductive health
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Children's HealthAugust 05, 2026Saadai appointed chief of Pediatric General, Thoracic and Fetal Surgery
Payam Saadai, associate professor and fellowship-trained pediatric and fetal surgeon, has been appointed chief of the Division of Pediatric General, Thoracic and Fetal Surgery.
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Neurological HealthAugust 04, 2026Dementia after age 90
A new study of people over 90 years old finds significant dementia risk disparities between genders and racial and ethnic groups.
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Medical CenterAugust 04, 2026UC Davis Medical Center earns multiple rankings in latest U.S. News survey
UC Davis Medical Center is the No. 1 hospital in the Sacramento region and nationally ranked in six adult specialties by U.S. News & World Report.
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Mental HealthAugust 04, 2026A good night’s sleep may help adolescents thrive in school and with friends
Sleep may matter more than screen time, exercise or diet for young people to succeed in school and maintain healthy friendships.
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Health and TechnologyAugust 03, 2026UC Davis Health becomes Mendocino County’s kidney care lifeline
Telehealth nephrologists from UC Davis Health fill Mendocino County’s critical kidney‑care gap, supporting rural patients and hospitals without onsite specialists
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July 2026
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Medical CenterJuly 31, 2026Nature-inspired soundscapes and meditations bring comfort to hospital patients and staff
Inspired by a loved one’s longing for nature during extended hospital stays, artist Liz Baxmeyer created soundscapes and meditation recordings for patients, visitors and staff.
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Medical CenterJuly 30, 2026UC Davis Health celebrates two years of Meds to Beds program
Discharge Pharmacy’s Meds to Beds program delivers discharge medications directly to patients, which reduces barriers, improves adherence, lowers readmissions and supports smoother recoveries at home.
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ResearchJuly 30, 2026Probiotic-derived bioactive metabolite reverses gut dysfunction and boosts HIV treatment response
Researchers have identified a metabolite that repairs gut damage caused by HIV infection and improves the effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy in an animal model of the disease.
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Children's HealthJuly 29, 2026Phase 3 trial shows investigational cell therapy slowed disease progression in Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Researchers have reported positive results from a late-stage clinical trial evaluating deramiocel, an investigational cell therapy infusion for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
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Children's HealthJuly 28, 2026Courage, trust and expertise save ‘miracle baby’ at UC Davis Health
Elizabeth Randel’s pregnancy faced severe complications. Her water broke early, and her son required complex surgeries. Yet, through expert care, hope triumphed.
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Cancer CareJuly 28, 2026Hyundai Hope on Wheels donates $100,000 to UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center
The Hyundai Hope on Wheels team visited UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center with a $100,000 check to help fight childhood cancer.
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Neurological HealthJuly 24, 2026Can the ‘worried well’ detect cognitive decline before objective diagnostic tests?
Professor Sarah Tomaszewski Farias has been awarded a $3.3 million federal grant to study possible cultural differences in how people perceive cognitive change as they age.
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Cancer CareJuly 23, 2026UC Davis Health launches effort to advance at-home cervical cancer screening
UC Davis Health and Teal Health have launched a pilot program to evaluate the benefits of at-home cervical cancer screening.
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School of MedicineJuly 22, 2026
From dietitian to doctor: Starting medical school mid-career
Among the 139 students being inducted Saturday into the School of Medicine is a mother of three who spent 10 years as a dietitian
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ResearchJuly 22, 2026Clinical trial produces excellent safety results for kidney disease patients with anemia
A clinical trial found that an oral medication, timed with dialysis visits, was as safe as standard anemia treatment and may improve outcomes.
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School of MedicineJuly 21, 2026Internal medicine resident honored for inclusion, equity and service
Nhu Y “Thi” Doan — who recently completed her internal medicine residency — has received the 2026 Dr. Ifeanyi Onyeji Resident/Fellow Inclusive Excellence and Equity Award.
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Emergency CareJuly 17, 2026Emergency medicine physician awarded prestigious Fulbright Scholarship
Emergency medicine physician Christine McBeth has received a Fulbright award to improve trauma care in The Gambia through training, research and emergency care system development.
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School of MedicineJuly 17, 2026
AvenueM: The path from community college to medical school
The UC Davis-led AvenueM pathway delivers hands-on training and mentorship to guide community college students toward medical school and service in underserved regions.
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School of MedicineJuly 16, 2026Susan Murin appointed chair of the American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease Board
School of Medicine Dean Susan Murin has been appointed chair of the American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease Board for a three-year term.
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OtolaryngologyJuly 15, 2026UC Davis Health performs first cochlear implant procedure while patient is awake
UC Davis Health performed its first cochlear implant surgery while the patient was awake, expanding options for patients who face risks from general anesthesia.
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Infectious DiseasesJuly 14, 2026
Cyclospora: The tiny parasite behind 'explosive diarrhea' cases
Linked to contaminated fresh produce, Cyclospora is a foodborne parasite that causes gastrointestinal illness, often marked by watery, explosive diarrhea.
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AgingJuly 14, 2026What does resilience show about healthy aging after trauma?
Findings from the Vietnamese Insights into Cognitive Aging Program come as the landmark study receives a $13.3 million NIH award to expand dementia research.
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Eye Health and Vision ScienceJuly 13, 20262.5 million bottles of prescription eye drops recalled
A commonly used corticosteroid eye drop was recalled. Eye doctors explain what patients need to know.
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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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General Health NewsJuly 10, 2026
Drug discount program helps UC Davis patients access vital medications
The federal 340B program helps safety-net hospitals like UC Davis Medical Center cut medication costs and expand services for vulnerable patients and the community
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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 09, 2026Early SCFE diagnosis saves child from debilitating complications of hip disorder
When unexplained hip pain left Jordan Magaña struggling to walk, his parents sought care at UC Davis where surgery was expedited to prevent further damage.
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Public HealthJuly 08, 2026UC Davis Public Health Sciences earns seven-year national reaccreditation
The UC Davis Public Health Sciences graduate program, which ranks No. 22 among 224 accredited programs in the U.S., has been reaccredited for seven years.
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Heart and VascularJuly 08, 2026UC Davis Medical Center receives four awards for heart and stroke care from the American Heart Association
UC Davis Medical Center earned four American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines awards for excellence in heart attack, heart failure and stroke care.
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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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SurgeryJuly 07, 2026UC Davis Health study highlights health equity challenges, financial burden of aesthetic surgery complications
Researchers from UC Davis Medical Center have identified significant socioeconomic disparities among patients seeking treatment for complications after aesthetic surgery.
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Medical CenterJuly 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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Internal MedicineJuly 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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Emergency CareJuly 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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