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Air pollution may be harming your brain’s ‘encyclopedia’
Fine air pollution (PM2.5) is linked to lower semantic memory — the type of memory used for facts, words and general knowledge
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ResearchJUNE 09, 2026Decoding Dementia
The multi-year initiative is a collaboration between Associate Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Brittany Dugger and Child Family Professor in Engineering Chen-Nee Chuah.
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Medical CenterJUNE 08, 2026Falcon update: Chicks receive their names
The UC Davis Health peregrine falcons are entering an exciting new phase, and this year’s chicks now have names.
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Cancer CareJUNE 02, 2026UC Davis Cancer Care Network expands rural access with new oncology team at Marshall
UC Davis Cancer Care Network expands access in El Dorado County, adding oncologist and nurse practitioner to deliver treatments, clinical trials and compassionate care locally.
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Orthopaedic CareMAY 27, 2026Spine surgery with custom lumbar implants helps woman move again without pain
After a spinal condition limited her mobility, Ailene Voisin regained movement when UC Davis surgeon Safdar Khan used new technology to reduce her pain.
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Infectious DiseasesMAY 27, 2026
Expert Q&A: What is Ebola, and how UC Davis Health is uniquely prepared to evaluate and treat it
Infectious diseases expert explains Ebola’s symptoms, transmission, risks and treatments, highlighting how UC Davis Health is prepared to safely manage the virus and protect communities.
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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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Cultivating HealthChoosing a pediatrician: A parent’s guide to pediatric primary care
Choosing a pediatric primary care doctor is key to your child’s health. Learn how care supports children from infancy to the teen years, when to choose a pediatrician and when to seek care.
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Patient StoriesPregnant woman hit by car, UC Davis care team fights to save lives
Nicole was on a run less than half a mile away from her home when she was hit by a car while 28 weeks pregnant.
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Cultivating HealthSudden cardiac arrest: How to perform CPR and use an AED
It’s estimated that 436,000 Americans (adults and children) die from sudden cardiac arrest each year. Find out how CPR and AED use can save lives.
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Kids Considered™ PodcastEpisode Replay- Talking to Teens About Relationships and Sex Part 1
In this podcast replay we visit a past episode talking with psychologist Dr. Brandi Lilies about discussing and modeling healthy relationships, teaching consent, exploring healthy sexuality with teens
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Cultivating HealthWest Nile virus is in California: 3 ways to protect yourself from mosquitoes
Warmer weather often means mosquitos start showing up, leading to an increase in West Nile virus activity. Find out how to protect against mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases.
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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.
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.
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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.
Best Nursing SchoolsMaster’s degree
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.