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August 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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August 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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August 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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August 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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August 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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August 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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August 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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August 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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August 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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August 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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August 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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August 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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August 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 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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July 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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July 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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July 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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July 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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July 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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July 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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