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November 2023
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Children's HealthNovember 29, 2023State stem cell agency, Shriners Children’s award $15 million to UC Davis CuRe trial
Fetal surgeon Diana Farmer and bioengineer Aijun Wang have been awarded $15 million by the state’s stem cell agency and Shriners Children’s to test their stem cell treatment for spina bifida.
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Children's HealthNovember 28, 2023
Child cured of epileptic seizures, thanks to neurological surgery team
On a typical day, 5-year-old Savon would endure six to nine seizures — some days, even more. But Savon received the surgery that changed everything for him this year.
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SurgeryNovember 14, 2023
‘It brought me tears of joy’: Liver transplant gives patient a second chance at life
Juan Velasco became one of the first patients to receive a liver transplant at UC Davis Health after being diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver.
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SurgeryNovember 09, 2023‘It has completely changed my life’: Robotic procedure helps patient struggling with endometriosis
After struggling with pain from endometriosis for nearly 30 years, Soli Redfield is now living pain-free after undergoing robotic surgery to remove her uterus.
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Cancer CareNovember 07, 2023UC Davis surgeon recognized nationally for commitment to diversity in medicine
UC Davis thoracic surgeon Luis Armando Godoy awarded The Association of American Medical Colleges Herbert W. Nickens Faculty Fellowship in recognition of his leadership in fighting inequities in medical practice and education.
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October 2023
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SurgeryOctober 11, 2023
UC Davis Medical Center celebrates 20 years of robotic surgery
UC Davis Health is marking 20 years of offering robot-assisted surgery, as it continues to be a leader in offering minimally invasive, quality surgical care.
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September 2023
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Medical CenterSeptember 28, 2023UC Davis Health launches new liver transplant program
The Transplant Center has launched a new adult liver transplant program. It is the only liver transplant program available in California north of San Francisco.
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School of MedicineSeptember 15, 2023Prep Médico inspires Latino students to pursue health careers
An innovative pathway program led by the UC Davis School of Medicine and Kaiser Permanente to boost the number of Latino health professionals has helped hundreds of undergraduate students pursue careers in medicine.
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August 2023
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Neurological HealthAugust 24, 2023Neurosurgeon receives national recognition for research on spinal cord injury
The Congress of Neurological Surgeons has named a paper by UC Davis Health neurosurgeon Kee Kim as the "2023 Top Spine Paper of the Year.”
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Children's HealthAugust 23, 2023Boy makes excellent recovery after ruptured brain aneurysm
When James collapsed at school one morning, his family received the shocking news that he had a ruptured aneurysm in the brain, which required surgery.
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July 2023
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SurgeryJuly 28, 2023Diana Farmer, first UC Davis Health faculty member appointed to a leadership role with the National Academy of Medicine
Surgery Professor and Chair Diana Farmer has been appointed to the membership committee of the National Academy of Medicine and vice chair of a membership section.
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Children's HealthJuly 21, 2023UC Davis Health pediatric surgery nurse receives national award
UC Davis pediatric surgery nurse Andrea Reich received a 2023 Spotlight Award by the American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association.
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SurgeryJuly 03, 2023Hand surgeon offers fireworks safety tips
A UC Davis Health hand and arm surgeon provides tips on fireworks safety around the Fourth of July holiday.
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June 2023
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School of MedicineJune 30, 2023
High school students enjoy a preview of health careers
Some 60 teenagers from throughout the Greater Sacramento region converged at UC Davis Health over the past week to learn about careers as part of the Health Equity Academy.
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SurgeryJune 08, 2023Defying the odds: Recovery of a teenage stroke survivor
A 17-year-old boy suffered a rare stroke and received life-saving care at UC Davis Medical Center. He made a full recovery.
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May 2023
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SurgeryMay 26, 2023National recognition for UC Davis Health pediatric researcher
Department of Surgery Chair Diana Farmer received the Robert E. Gross Award for Excellence in Pediatric Research and Achievement from the American Pediatric Surgical Association.
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SurgeryMay 17, 20235 UC Davis surgery residents promoted to US Air Force major
Five UC Davis Health surgery residents were recently promoted to the rank of major in the United States Air Force during a ceremony.
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SurgeryMay 11, 2023Ankit Sarin is new chief of colorectal surgery for UC Davis Health
UC Davis Health welcomes Ankit Sarin as division chief of colorectal surgery within the Department of Surgery.
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Orthopaedic CareMay 05, 2023First-ever limb loss awareness event connects experts and community
The first annual limb loss and limb difference celebration hosted by UC Davis Health brought together experts, local organizations, limb loss survivors and their families.
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April 2023
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Physical Medicine and RehabilitationApril 25, 2023UC Davis Health to host celebration of ‘Limb Loss Heroes’
During Limb Loss Awareness Month, UC Davis Health is hosting an event that features the latest developments, services, and research related to limb loss.
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SurgeryApril 21, 2023Earth Day: How anesthesiologists are tackling greenhouse gases in the operating room
Most people don’t think about the carbon footprint of surgery, but anesthetic gases are greenhouse gases. UC Davis is using a less-polluting gas—and less of it.
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SurgeryApril 07, 2023One kidney donor responsible for four transplant candidates receiving a new organ
Organ donors responsible for an eight-way ‘chain’ kidney transplant meet with recipients for the first time at a celebration held at the Transplant Center.
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SurgeryApril 06, 2023In dying, Kirk Brandt saves the lives of four others
Gravely injured in a car accident and left in an irrevocable coma, Kyle Brandt's family decided to donate his organs, which save four lives.
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SurgeryApril 05, 2023UC Davis Health performs first robotic nephrectomy on living kidney donor
Transplant surgeons have performed the first fully robotic nephrectomy, a surgery to remove a healthy kidney from a living donor, in the Sacramento region.
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SurgeryApril 03, 2023Identical twin gives sibling another chance at life
Gina Tudela donated a kidney to her identical twin Victoria Sargee, giving her the rare opportunity to live as if her new kidney was her own.
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March 2023
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Children's HealthMarch 30, 2023Happy homecoming for local baby after high-risk heart procedures
When their son was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, the Gomez-Flores family held onto hope and put their trust in UC Davis Children’s Hospital.
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SurgeryMarch 29, 2023Health equity summit to focus on disparities in organ transplants
The UC Davis Transplantation Health Equity Summit will include discussions about health disparities in transplantation and strategies for changing the transplant system.
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Heart and VascularMarch 21, 2023New minimally invasive treatment for thoracic aortic arch disease
UC Davis Health is one of 30 health systems in the U.S. to take part in new clinical study of a minimally treatment for thoracic aortic arch disease.
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SurgeryMarch 14, 2023UC Davis Health announces new chief of transplant surgery
UC Davis Health’s Department of Surgery appoints new chief of the Division of Transplant Surgery, Sophoclis Alexopoulos.
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Children's HealthMarch 02, 2023UC Davis Cleft and Craniofacial team receives national recognition
The UC Davis Cleft Palate and Craniofacial team has received approval from the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association.
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