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October 2026
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AgingOctober 07, 2026
Clinical trial tests AI-assisted medication device for older adults with memory loss
New research tests if AI-assisted, home-based medication device can help people with cognitive impairment stick to medication regimens.
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Neurological HealthOctober 06, 2026Neurosurgeon David Brandman wins 2026 NIH Director’s New Innovator Award
UC Davis neurosurgeon David Brandman has received the 2026 NIH Director’s New Innovator Award to develop a brain-computer interface that can help restore speech for stroke survivors.
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Children's HealthOctober 06, 2026Snoopy mural comes to life at UC Davis Children’s Hospital Peanuts Paintfest
Pediatric patients, their families and UC Davis Children’s Hospital staff painted a six-panel mural featuring Peanuts characters in celebration of Peanuts Paintfest.
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Heart and VascularOctober 05, 2026UC Davis Health enhances and expands multidisciplinary Pregnancy Heart Team
UC Davis Health has expanded its multidisciplinary Pregnancy Heart Team, uniting cardiovascular and maternal-fetal specialists to improve coordinated care for high-risk pregnancies.
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Children's HealthOctober 02, 2026Diana Farmer elected chair of the American College of Surgeons Board of Regents
Internationally renowned fetal and neonatal surgeon Diana Farmer has been elected chair of the American College of Surgeons Board of Regents, the organization’s highest governing body.
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Heart and VascularOctober 01, 2026Why women’s heart health matters: One patient’s story
Christina Guajaca’s journey from life-threatening heart failure to renewed hope highlights how UC Davis Health’s multidisciplinary heart failure team transforms lives through advanced, patient-centered care.
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September 2026
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ResearchSeptember 30, 2026$1.6 million grant to study ‘sixth’ sense most people have never heard of
Theanne Griffith receives prestigious NSF CAREER Award to investigate how the body's hidden sense of position and movement shape neurodevelopment
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingSeptember 29, 2026UC Davis nursing research examines the human impact of Alzheimer’s biomarker testing
Associate Dean for Research Jennifer Lingler receives more than $400,000 in supplemental funding to expand study of how patients and families respond to a diagnosis.
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Cancer CareSeptember 26, 2026UC Davis Health offers free mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
To improve access to screening this Breast Cancer Awareness Month, UC Davis Health is offering free screening mammograms for uninsured and underinsured individuals.
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Cancer CareSeptember 24, 2026New UC Davis center seeks better brain tumor treatments for people and pets
The new UC Davis Translational Brain Tumor Center brings together the expertise of researchers at the UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine and UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center to improve cancer care in people and pets.
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Obstetrics and GynecologySeptember 23, 2026Unique support group helps patients navigate pregnancy, postpartum and mental health
UC Davis Health offers the Sacramento region’s only support group to help patients navigate pregnancy, postpartum and mental health.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingSeptember 22, 2026First UC Davis nurse anesthetist doctoral students start clinical training amid California workforce shortage
The inaugural DNP-Nurse Anesthetist class is transitioning from classroom instruction to clinical care, helping address growing need in California.
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Infectious DiseasesSeptember 21, 2026
CDC rabies warning: Infectious diseases expert explains when a bat encounter requires medical care
After a CDC warning about rabies, an infectious diseases expert explains exposure risks and when to seek medical care after an encounter with a bat.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingSeptember 17, 2026School of Nursing earns national HEED Award for inclusive excellence
The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis receives Higher Education Excellence and Distinction Award for its commitment to academic excellence and community.
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ResearchSeptember 15, 2026As wildfire smoke exposure grows, UC Davis researchers seek answers
UC Davis researchers received a $14 million NIH grant to uncover how wildfire smoke affects heart and lung health and identify new prevention strategies.
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Eye Health and Vision ScienceSeptember 15, 2026
Remembering Ernest E. Tschannen
Philanthropist Ernest E. Tschannen, who donated millions to worthy causes at UC Davis and in the Sacramento region, died recently at age 101.
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Children's HealthSeptember 15, 2026U.S. News & World Report names UC Davis Children’s Hospital among Best Children’s Hospitals for 2026-2027
UC Davis Children’s Hospital has once again been recognized as one of America’s Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report.
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Cancer CareSeptember 15, 2026Northern Nevada-based Cancer Care Specialists joins UC Davis Cancer Care Network as affiliate
A new relationship between Cancer Care Specialists and UC Davis Health will give patients in Northern Nevada new access to specialized cancer care.
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Children's HealthSeptember 14, 2026Spirit Halloween raises funds for UC Davis Child Life
Spirit Halloween stores are once again raising funds for the Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department at UC Davis Children’s Hospital.
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Neurological HealthSeptember 11, 2026A $23 million NIH grant to continue UC Davis Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center’s mission
The UC Davis Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center has received $23 million NIH grant to continue advancing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia research, patient care and community engagement.
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Children's HealthSeptember 10, 2026CPAP clinic helps children overcome barriers to sleep apnea treatment
A UC Davis Health team developed a clinic to address a longstanding challenge in pediatric sleep medicine: helping children adhere to CPAP therapy.
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ResearchSeptember 09, 2026Deconstructing LSD for therapeutic discoveries
Molecular ‘autopsy’ uncovers features responsible for hallucinations and therapeutic benefits
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Mental HealthSeptember 08, 2026
UC Davis Health expands advanced psychiatric care with opening of new electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) clinic
UC Davis Health’s new electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) clinic expands access to one of the most effective treatments for complex psychiatric illnesses.
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Children's HealthSeptember 04, 2026Nursing students get rare, firsthand look at critical care transport
Nursing students from across the Sacramento region enjoyed a rare opportunity to experience pediatric and neonatal critical transport care through a hands-on educational event.
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AgingSeptember 03, 2026Volunteers help older patients stay connected and clear-minded during hospital stays
A new program brings nurses and trained volunteers together to help older patients stay engaged and reduce the risk of delirium during hospital stays.
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CoronavirusSeptember 03, 2026COVID-19 cases are rising: How to protect yourself this fall and winter
COVID-19 cases are rising in California. Learn why infections increase this time of year, who should get vaccinated and ways to stay protected.
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General Health NewsSeptember 02, 2026Warning for MyChart users: New scam impersonates the patient portal
Learn how to protect yourself from scammers who are impersonating MyChart electronic medical records portal through emails, texts, phone calls and fake websites
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Children's HealthSeptember 02, 2026Pediatric Mobile Clinic provides free vision screenings and evaluations for Folsom Cordova district students
The UC Davis Pediatric Mobile Clinic partnered with the Folsom Cordova Unified School District to host a free clinic for students.
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Children's HealthSeptember 01, 2026UC Davis Health launches fellowship programs in pediatric cardiology and pediatric hospital medicine
UC Davis Health is expanding its graduate medical education programs with the launch of new fellowships in pediatric hospital medicine and pediatric cardiology.
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TransplantSeptember 01, 2026A second chance at life started with an unexpected gift
After more than a year on exhausting dialysis, a patient received a life-changing kidney transplant from his wife through the UC Davis Transplant Center.
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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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