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Ranked #27 nationally and a leader in geriatrics, hospice, palliative care, and age-related research.
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Lancet Series Charts New Path for Alzheimer’s Care
Forty international experts contributed to a new Lancet series on evolving Alzheimer’s treatment strategies. UC Davis geriatric psychiatrist Helen Kales, M.D., served as the only U.S. psychiatrist in the group. The series emphasizes integrated care models and collaboration to improve outcomes for patients.
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Lifestyle Changes Boost Brain Health
UC Davis Health experts highlight how lifestyle modifications can support cognitive function and reduce dementia risk. The article discusses evidence-based approaches such as physical activity, healthy diet and social engagement. These strategies aim to promote brain health as people age.
Aging
How War Trauma Affects Vietnamese Americans’ Brain Health
Researchers from UC Davis and UC San Francisco have uncovered major insight into the trauma and resilience of Vietnamese Americans who fled the conflict and moved to America. Their study, “War Trauma and Strength: A Qualitative Study of Participants in the Vietnamese Insights into Cognitive Aging Program,” was recently published in The Journals of Gerontology.
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Ranked among the nation’s best hospitals
A U.S. News & World Report best hospital in cardiology, heart & vascular surgery, diabetes & endocrinology, ENT, geriatrics, neurology & neurosurgery, and pulmonology & lung surgery.
Nationally ranked #27
In addition to expert inpatient care, our multidisciplinary team also focuses on helping adults 65+ achieve their health and wellness goals, maintain independence, and improve their quality of life. Our Healthy Aging clinic provides a wide range of services, including cognitive care, advance care planning and support services from the Family Caregiving Institute.
Ranked Sacramento’s #1 hospital
Ranked Sacramento’s #1 hospital by U.S. News, and high-performing in aortic valve surgery, back surgery (spinal fusion), COPD, colon cancer surgery, diabetes, gynecological cancer surgery, heart arrhythmia, heart failure, kidney failure, leukemia, lymphoma & myeloma, lung cancer surgery, pacemaker implantation, pneumonia, prostate cancer surgery, stroke, TAVR, cancer, orthopedics, gastroenterology & GI surgery, and urology.
Recognized as an age-friendly health system
UC Davis Medical Center has been awarded an Age-Friendly Health Systems Committed to Care Excellence designation. The recognition comes from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement.
The nation’s highest nursing honor
UC Davis Medical Center has received Magnet® recognition, the nation’s highest honor for nursing excellence.