Neurological Health
From paralysis to cheer practice: Emily’s story
After a year of worsening symptoms, she flew to UC Davis — where doctors used augmented reality to get her cheering again
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MAY 19, 2026From farm to Aggie Square: Mobile market brings produce to campus
On select Wednesdays, something fresh is pulling into Aggie Square, and it’s more than just a truck full of produce.
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Cancer CareMAY 19, 2026Cancer center honors strength and hope on National Cancer Survivors Day, June 4
The cancer center marks National Cancer Survivors Day on June 4, celebrating survivors and providing cancer experts offering guidance, support and resources.
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Medical CenterMAY 15, 2026Falcon cam update: Three chicks feeding well and on the move
Three peregrine falcon chicks continue to grow in the campus nest; unfortunately, the fourth chick died. Both parents actively share care of the young birds.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingMAY 12, 2026Assistant Professor Alex Fauer receives UC award to advance cancer care for older adults
School of Nursing Assistant Professor Alex Fauer has received an early career recognition award to support his School of Nursing research on improving care for aging cancer patients.
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MAY 11, 2026UC Davis Health opens the region’s first adult congenital colorectal clinic
New clinic will care for patients with anorectal malformations, Hirschsprung disease, cloacal anomalies and other congenital colorectal and pelvic conditions.
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Abril 30, 2026NIH otorga $15.8 millones a UC Davis Health para estudio cerebral latino
Los Institutos Nacionales de Salud otorgaron $15.85 millones a UC Davis Health para un amplio estudio sobre el envejecimiento cerebral en comunidades hispanas/latinas.
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Marzo 06, 2026Estudio muestra que la primera terapia intrauterina de células madre es segura para la reparación de espina bífida
UC Davis Health realizó con seguridad el primer tratamiento de espina bífida combinando cirugía fetal con células madre en un ensayo de Fase 1.
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Febrero 27, 2026
Tipos de dolores de cabeza: sus causas y tratamientos
Es necesario saber identificar cuando un dolor de cabeza es leve o serio para buscar el tratamiento o intervención médica adecuada.
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Diciembre 30, 2025
¿Qué hacer para tratar y prevenir un ataque cerebral?
Una experta nos habla sobre las prácticas médicas y las rutinas de estilo de vida necesarias para evitar los derrames cerebrales.
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Diciembre 15, 2025Las pruebas genéticas salvan vidas, pero muchos desconocen riesgos hereditarios de cáncer
UC Davis Health inicia un estudio para conocer las barreras que enfrentan las sobrevivientes latinas de cáncer de mama para acceder a consejería y pruebas genéticas.
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Patient StoriesNeurosurgery, maternal-fetal medicine team save pregnant woman of risky spinal fluid cyst
Empowered by knowledge and guided by expert care, Darlene navigated a complex pregnancy.
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In this episode we discuss fever in infants from birth to 3 months, and review some new research that may change work-up.
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Ranked among the nation’s best hospitals
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Ranked among the nation’s best children’s hospitals
U.S. News & World Report ranked UC Davis Children’s Hospital among the best in pediatric nephrology, orthopedics*, and pulmonology & lung surgery. (*Together with Shriners Children’s Northern California)
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.
Ranked in Tier 1, or top, category for primary care
U.S. News & World Report ranked the UC Davis School of Medicine in Tier 1 (top tier) for primary care training.
Ranked highly for medical research
U.S. News & World Report ranked the UC Davis School of Medicine in Tier 2 for research.
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U.S. News & World Report ranks the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing’s Master’s Entry Program in Nursing #40 (tie) in the nation.
The nation’s highest nursing honor
UC Davis Medical Center has received Magnet® recognition, the nation’s highest honor for nursing excellence.
World-class cancer care
One of ~59 U.S. cancer centers designated “comprehensive” by the National Cancer Institute.
A leader in health care equality
For the 13th consecutive year, UC Davis Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the educational arm of America’s largest civil rights organization.