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December 2025
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General Health NewsDecember 04, 2025Anchor Institution Mission empowers local communities in equitable, lawful ways
UC Davis Health's Anchor Institution Mission leverages the health system's resources to create healthier, more resilient communities in the region while also abiding by federal laws and Proposition 209.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingDecember 04, 2025Rural older adults face big gaps in care
UC Davis nursing researchers release a new set of statewide policy recommendations to build aging equity across rural California.
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Cancer CareDecember 03, 2025New research shows species-specific ‘shedding’ may distort conventional testing of cancer drugs targeting TIGIT
A new study finds that TIGIT, an immune checkpoint receptor targeted by cancer immunotherapy drugs, triggers different responses in macaques and humans.
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Neurological HealthDecember 02, 2025A neurologist’s personal call to study, treat and educate about Parkinson’s disease
Neurologist and movement disorders expert Norika Malhado-Chang dedicates her life to studying and treating Parkinson’s disease as a tribute to her mother who passed away from the disease.
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OtolaryngologyDecember 01, 2025UC Davis Health opens new temporal bone lab
The Otolaryngology Department has opened a state-of-the-art temporal bone lab for team members to refine techniques for complex ear and skull base surgeries.
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SurgeryDecember 01, 2025UC Davis Health Center for Lymphatic Disease named Comprehensive Center of Excellence
UC Davis Health’s Center for Lymphatic Disease is one of only 20 centers worldwide recognized as a Comprehensive Center of Excellence by the Lymphatic Education and Research Network.
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November 2025
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Cancer CareNovember 26, 2025High risk of metastatic recurrence among young cancer patients
Study of 48,000 AYAs finds nearly 1 in 10 develop metastatic recurrence after non-metastatic cancer, highlighting urgent need for tailored survivorship care and early detection strategies.
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Neurological HealthNovember 25, 2025Search for top spinal surgeon led Alaskan family to UC Davis
An Alaska family traveled 3,000 miles to UC Davis Health, where neurosurgeon Kee Kim restored hope through life-changing spine surgeries for both father and daughter.
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Infectious DiseasesNovember 25, 2025Now is the time to get your flu shot to help prevent serious illness
As projections point toward a severe flu season, a UC Davis infectious disease expert answers questions about why getting a flu shot matters.
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Children's HealthNovember 25, 2025Powne receives national fetal nurse award
Amy Powne, a pediatric surgery nurse practice manager with UC Davis Health, was honored with the 2025 Lori J. Howell Excellence in Fetal Nursing Award.
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AgingNovember 24, 2025You’re not alone in caregiving
UC Davis Health’s Caregiver Consultation service provides personalized education and coaching to support caregivers.
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Neurological HealthNovember 24, 2025
Two years after epilepsy surgery, 8-year-old is seizure-free and medication-free
Savon suffered up to 10 seizures each day. Now, thanks to the UC Davis Comprehensive Epilepsy program, he lives seizure free and without medications.
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Children's HealthNovember 21, 2025
Virtual toy drive makes the season merry for hospitalized kids
Want to make the holidays brighter for sick and injured children treated at UC Davis Children’s Hospital? Donate a toy.
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Heart and VascularNovember 20, 2025UC Davis Health performs world’s first transcatheter procedure with new valve repair system
UC Davis Health cardiologists became the first in the world to treat patients with mitral and tricuspid regurgitation using a novel valve repair system.
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Cancer CareNovember 19, 2025‘The Sister Act’: How family and faith helped a young woman beat Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Bound by blood, bone marrow and bravery, two sisters celebrate one triumphant transplant.
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Emergency CareNovember 19, 2025New study finds AI model improves heart attack detection
The Department of Emergency Medicine tested an artificial intelligence -powered electrocardiogram model to see how well it could detect severe heart attacks.
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Awards and HonorsNovember 19, 2025Kenneth W. Kizer awarded the 2025 David Rall Medal by the National Academy of Medicine
The National Academy of Medicine awarded UC Davis Distinguished Professor Emeritus Kenneth W. Kizer the 2025 David Rall Medal for his exemplary service.
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MIND InstituteNovember 18, 2025UC Davis launches major study on language development in children with Down syndrome
A new NIH-funded study led by Professor Angela John Thurman aims to build a roadmap for communication support for children with Down syndrome.
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Children's HealthNovember 18, 2025Fetal surgery at UC Davis Health gives Ohio baby new hope
A stunning diagnosis led one Ohio couple to UC Davis Children’s Hospital, where fetal surgery offered them hope for their first child.
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Cancer CareNovember 17, 2025New drug developed at UC Davis offers hope to bladder cancer patients
UC Davis Health researchers have developed a new drug with the potential to reduce chemotherapy side effects and spare patients from bladder removal surgery.
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ResearchNovember 17, 2025The Society for Neuroscience honors UC Davis researcher with top early career award
UC Davis neuroscientist Maitreyee Wairagkar was awarded The Society for Neuroscience’s early career award, in recognition of her outstanding research on brain-computer interface.
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GI and Liver HealthNovember 14, 2025The gift of life: A father and son's transplant journey
Andy Wright received a life-saving liver transplant from his son Nick, marking the Transplant Center’s first-ever living donor liver transplant procedure.
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GI and Liver HealthNovember 13, 2025GLP-1 and health: Beyond weight loss in the Ozempic era
GLP-1 drugs influence more than the gut and the weight. Research shows that they impact the health of the heart, brain, bones and muscles.
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Mental HealthNovember 10, 2025Low choline levels in the brain associated with anxiety disorders
UC Davis Health researchers found that levels of choline, an essential nutrient, are about 8% lower in the brains of people with anxiety disorders.
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Children's HealthNovember 07, 2025UC Davis NICU launches groundbreaking bedside ultrasound program
UC Davis Children’s Hospital launched a pioneering Point-of-Care Ultrasound program in its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, led by internationally renowned neonatologist Yogen Singh.
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Neurological HealthNovember 06, 2025Thomas P. Raley Foundation gift fuels UC Davis dementia caregiver education and research
The gift will expand the DICE Approach caregiver training and support Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center pilot grants
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Cancer CareNovember 06, 2025Big jump in women served by free mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
UC Davis Health’s free mammogram program quadrupled participation in two years, expanding access for uninsured women by adding a screening day and enjoying strong community partnership.
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Eye Health and Vision ScienceNovember 04, 2025Cornea recipient shares journey, gratitude during Eye Donation Month
Christine Lichti, a pediatric critical care nurse, shares how corneal disease affected her vision and how two donors' selfless gifts changed her life.
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School of MedicineNovember 03, 2025UC Davis School of Medicine expands program to train rural doctors into Northern California
UC Davis launches Rural ACE-PCP to train medical students in Shasta, Nevada, and Humboldt counties and expand the rural primary care and psychiatry workforce
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October 2025
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Cancer CareOctober 27, 2025
Cancer center offers Lung Cancer Screening Day on Sat., Nov. 8
UC Davis Health is promoting early lung cancer detection during Lung Cancer Awareness Month, scheduling low-dose CT screenings for eligible patients.
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Medical CenterOctober 23, 2025UC Davis Health recognized for substance use disorder care
The Medical Center was awarded the highest rating on Cal Hospital Compare’s Opioid Care Honor Roll for the 5th consecutive year.
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General Health NewsOctober 22, 2025New UC Davis Health top executive named
UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May has appointed a new vice chancellor for human health sciences for UC Davis Health.
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Lung HealthOctober 22, 2025Asthma and COPD Bootcamp: Take control of your breathing
Patient Roxane Wellman shares how UC Davis Asthma Network’s (UCAN) Bootcamp taught her effective strategies for managing her chronic lung disease.
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Violence PreventionOctober 21, 2025Physician and gun violence prevention expert Garen Wintemute inducted into National Academy of Medicine
The nationally recognized expert in gun violence prevention and pioneer in the field of injury epidemiology was inducted into the National Academy of Medicine Oct. 18.
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General Health NewsOctober 21, 2025The travel nurse who decided to stay
When LeeAnna Miller left her home in North Carolina to try travel nursing, she didn’t expect her first assignment to become her forever home.
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Cancer CareOctober 21, 2025Why women should start getting mammograms at age 40
It is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center is spreading the word about new guidelines urging mammograms starting at age 40.
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ResearchOctober 20, 2025Federal contract for up to $40 Million fuels research to revolutionize clean indoor air and defend against next pandemic
A new project led by Virginia Tech and including UC Davis researchers will develop sensor systems that can act as a "smoke alarm" for indoor air contaminants such as allergens, viruses or mold spores.
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Heart and VascularOctober 20, 2025How one family trusted the same UC Davis Health heart care team across generations
Della de Corse underwent heart surgery, inspired by her father’s successful TAVR at UC Davis Health — both were treated by the same trusted care team.
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School of MedicineOctober 17, 2025Two decades of dedication: UC Davis Health and Sacramento County transform access to care
A unique pathway in the UC Davis Health internal medicine residency program is transforming the health of medically underserved patients and reshaping the primary care workforce.
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Medical CenterOctober 16, 2025UC Davis Health expands access to healthy food with Foodways to Health program
UC Davis Health is expanding access to healthy, locally sourced and culturally relevant foods through its holistic initiative called the Foodways to Health program.
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Cancer CareOctober 15, 2025Study finds higher risk of chronic illnesses among young cancer survivors
Adolescent and young adult cancer survivors face significantly higher risks of chronic conditions, highlighting the urgent need for proactive health management strategies.
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ResearchOctober 15, 2025What's at stake with federal research funding cuts
From Labs to Lives highlights the life-changing impact of federally funded research at UC Davis from medicine to food, agriculture to technology.
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Lung HealthOctober 15, 2025UC Davis receives federal grant to support research for medical and veterinary residents
UC Davis has received the nation’s first federal R38 grant to boost training for residents in both internal medicine and veterinary medicine.
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Children's HealthOctober 10, 2025American Academy of Pediatrics honors two UC Davis Health faculty
Two UC Davis Children’s Hospital physicians were among more than 90 pediatricians, pediatric subspecialists and trainees recognized this year by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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SurgeryOctober 08, 2025Shunt surgery leads to fewer falls in older adults with hydrocephalus
A landmark study shows shunt surgery significantly improves walking and balance in older adults with hydrocephalus, offering hope and restoring independence.
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Cancer CareOctober 07, 2025Teens in distress turn to tobacco but need more help to quit
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center study finds youth with mental health struggles are screened for tobacco use but rarely get advice on how to quit.
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Children's HealthOctober 07, 2025U.S. News & World Report names UC Davis Children’s Hospital among the nation’s best
UC Davis Children’s Hospital is ranked among the nation’s 50 best in pediatric orthopaedics, pediatric nephrology and pediatric pulmonology and lung surgery.
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Heart and VascularOctober 06, 2025Heart failure patients benefit from “whole health” approach
The Koa Family Program supports “whole health” for heart failure patients like Barbara Tiney and has shown positive outcomes in improving overall well-being.
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ResearchOctober 03, 2025Newly recognized pathway could protect diabetics from hypoglycemia
A new study by the University of California, Davis, shows how cells work together to avoid a sudden drop in blood sugar.
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Cancer CareOctober 03, 2025Genetic “Trojan horse” selectively kills cancer cells linked to Kaposi’s sarcoma
Cancer center researchers developed a safer, more targeted gene therapy to kill cancer cells linked to a common herpesvirus — potentially transforming treatment.
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