News releases
September 2019
When to worry about AFib
September 16, 2019
Heart specialist Uma Srivatsa answers questions about a common type of arrhythmia known as atrial fibrillation, or AFib.
Prestigious scholarship recognizes medical student's activism, UC Davis' leadership in reducing health inequities
September 13, 2019
No other school has more recipients of the Herbert W. Nickens Medical Student Scholarship than UC Davis.
If you vape, be on the lookout for dangerous health symptoms
September 6, 2019
The California Department of Public Health has issued an alert about an increase in vaping-associated pulmonary injury.
August 2019
Surgeon helps patient survive pancreatic cancer
August 22, 2019
The power of positivity has kept Arthur “Chip” Hollister on a road to recovery — first for prostate cancer and then for pancreatic cancer.
4 things to know about Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Section (VBACs)
August 12, 2019
UC Davis OB/GYN physician Michael Trifiro shares the pros and cons of VBAC.
Ceremony honors organ donors and their families
August 9, 2019
243 names were read aloud last night at a special ceremony honoring UC Davis Health patients who became organ donors in the past three years.
Breastfeeding Q&A: What all moms should know
August 2, 2019
Laura Kair, pediatric hospitalist and medical director of well newborn care at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, answers some frequently asked questions about breastfeeding.
July 2019
U.S. News ranks UC Davis Medical Center #1 in Sacramento
July 30, 2019
In its annual Best Hospitals rankings, U.S. News & World Report has once again ranked UC Davis Medical Center #1 in Sacramento.
Two UC Davis studies assess the health effects of the Camp Fire
July 24, 2019
UC Davis researchers are conducting two studies to better understand how the November 2018 Camp Fire affected the health of people in the region. They hope Northern Californians will join one or both of the studies.
What is 'gut health' and why is it important?
July 22, 2019
Everyone at some point experiences digestive problems such as abdominal pain, bloating, loose stools, constipation, heartburn, nausea or vomiting. Find out how to limit those symptoms.
Q&A with stem cell expert Jan Nolta
July 17, 2019
Jan Nolta, director of UC Davis' stem cell program, answers questions about treatments and therapies using stem cells, including what people should be very cautious about when a clinic attaches a pricetag to its services.
Skin condition affects patients inside and out
July 3, 2019
UC Davis Health dermatologists have new approaches to treating vitiligo, a very visible condition that causes patches of skin to lose color and sometimes make individuals feel very self-conscious.
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