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January 2026
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January 08, 2026Kaiser Permanente enrollment update for new members
Some employees who newly enrolled in Kaiser during Open Enrollment are not yet appearing as covered in Kaiser’s system, and a solution is underway.
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Children's HealthJanuary 08, 2026Applications sought for Children's Miracle Network grants
The application period has opened for spring grants awarded by the Children’s Miracle Network, the fundraising arm of UC Davis Children’s Hospital.
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OtolaryngologyJanuary 08, 2026UC Davis Health performs Northern California’s first procedure with new hypoglossal nerve stimulation device
UC Davis Medical Center is the first hospital in Northern California to use a new nerve stimulation device to treat moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea.
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January 08, 2026Leadership Message: How we’ll grow access to primary and specialty care in 2026
Last year’s progress sets the stage for even greater improvements this year.
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January 08, 2026
Mark Rosenblatt returns to UC Davis Health as Vice Chancellor of Human Health Sciences
UC Davis Health is welcoming back Mark Rosenblatt, MD, PhD, MBA, MHA, as its new vice chancellor of Human Health Sciences.
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Children's HealthJanuary 07, 2026
Kitten’s brain surgery at UC Davis could transform care for human patients
A tiny kitten and a big breakthrough. UC Davis surgeons teamed up across human and animal health to save Viggo — and open doors for future treatments.
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January 07, 2026Meet the teams that helped bring 48X to life
Key operational units support every surgical case.
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Violence PreventionJanuary 07, 2026When (and why) doctors might ask patients about guns
A new paper from researchers at the BulletPoints Project outlines why conversations about firearms belong in the exam room and how clinicians can approach the sensitive subject with their patients.
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January 07, 2026Firefighters sing Christmas carols to patients at Burn Institute
In a now-annual event, area firefighters stopped by the Burn ICU to provide a small lift for patients in the burn unit, in the form of Christmas carols!
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January 06, 2026Registration Open: Principles of Community 2026 Showcase
Registration is now open for UC Davis Health’s annual Principles of Community Celebration, scheduled for March 3.
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Neurological HealthJanuary 06, 2026Neurosurgery, maternal-fetal medicine team save pregnant woman from risky spinal fluid cyst
Only after becoming pregnant did Darlene Hildebrandt realize her congenital neurological condition threatened two lives — hers and her developing baby’s — until UC Davis Health doctors intervened.
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January 06, 2026Physicians: Earn extra pay by signing up for Access Plus clinics
Help increase patient access and reduce wait times, especially for new patients. Sign up now!
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January 05, 2026Last chance to get rebadged: Only 4 weeks left
On February 1, 2026, all legacy badges will cease to function. To avoid any disruption to building physical access and Ecotime Timeclocks, please come in to get rebadged before February 1, 2026.
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Orthopaedic CareJanuary 02, 2026Innovative spinal implants relieve pain from degenerative disc disease
Procedure relieves severe neck and arm pain and numbness for emergency department nurse.
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December 2025
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Children's HealthDecember 30, 2025Children’s Miracle Network at UC Davis awards more than $2 million in grants
Children’s Miracle Network at UC Davis has awarded 24 grants totaling more than $2 million to clinicians and researchers at UC Davis Children’s Hospital.
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December 30, 2025Team from UC Davis Health participates in Rwanda Endoscopy Week
For the third year, faculty from the Division of Gastroenterology led a multidisciplinary team from UC Davis Health to Rwanda this fall to participate in the annual Rwanda Endoscopy Week (REW).
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December 30, 2025Photos: NICU holds holiday door decorating competition
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit hosted a friendly competition over the holiday season this year. Groups of employees teamed up, picked themes and decorated doors all around the unit.
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December 29, 2025Construction notification: Sidewalk closure between PS1 and South Annex Building
Monday, Jan. 12, through Friday, Jan 23, a portion of the sidewalk between PS1 and the South Annex Building will close.
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December 29, 2025Kick off the new year by joining a free wellness event
Check out what wellness events are happening in January.
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December 29, 2025Full Circle: Nurse mentors daughter of his original mentor
Four months after Daniel Aquino's mentor retired, her daughter Hannah joined UC Davis Health. Serendipitously, one of the first people Hannah met at New Hire Orientation was of course, Daniel Aquino.
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December 26, 2025‘Popular Science’ names Remote Patient Monitoring program a Top 50 Innovation of 2025
The program helps patients manage hypertension at home and achieve real, measurable improvements.
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December 23, 2025How you can avoid norovirus
The norovirus – a virus that’s the country’s leading cause of vomiting, diarrhea, and foodborne illness – is picking up steam again as the holidays arrive.
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GI and Liver HealthDecember 23, 2025New trial at UC Davis Health shows promising results for rare liver disease
A new monoclonal antibody for a rare liver disease, primary sclerosing cholangitis, showed promising efficacy in a recent multicenter study led by UC Davis Health.
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December 23, 2025Holiday cheer shines bright in UC Davis Health photo showcase
Staff members share snapshots of their festive decorations, offering a glimpse into the traditions that make this season special.
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December 23, 2025Supporting our community: UC Davis guidance on federal immigration enforcement
UC Davis is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for all members of our campus community. If federal immigration law enforcement activity is confirmed on campus, UC Davis will promptly notify the community.
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Cancer CareDecember 22, 2025UC Davis expands clinical trials to rural communities
Rural patients can now join clinical trials at hospitals in Truckee, Chico, Marysville and Cameron Park, thanks to the UC Davis Cancer Care Network
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Neurological HealthDecember 22, 2025New endowed professorship will expand impact of light-based technologies in health care
Laura Marcu, professor in the Departments of Neurological Surgery and Biomedical Engineering and director of NCIBT, has been appointed to the Endowed Professorship of Neurosurgical Research.
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December 19, 2025
Paws, paper & holiday magic: UC Davis Health facility dogs take on the viral wrapping challenge
‘Tis the season for joy, comfort, and creativity at UC Davis Children’s Hospital! Our highly trained facility dogs, members of the Child Life & Creative Arts Therapy Department, took a playful break from event prep to try the viral holiday wrapping challenge.
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Orthopaedic CareDecember 19, 2025Mako SmartRobotics knee replacement helps retiree re-gain her mobility
Recent retiree Hilary Vos overcame severe knee pain with joint replacement surgery using Mako SmartRobotics now available at UC Davis Health. It often leads to quicker recovery times and longer-lasting joint implants.
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December 18, 2025Save the date: Principles of Community Showcase coming March 2026
Save the date! The Principles of Community Showcase at UC Davis Health has moved to March in 2026.
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