News
February 2026
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Children's HealthFebruary 10, 2026UC Davis PICU honored with silver Beacon Award for Excellence
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses has conferred a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence on UC Davis Health’s Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
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Children's HealthFebruary 09, 2026UC Davis Children’s Hospital winter newsletter now available
The winter issue of Progress Notes newsletter features research developments, patient milestones, staff awards and more.
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January 2026
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Children's HealthJanuary 28, 2026Free youth heart screening set for March 22
A free heart screening will help identify young people who may have an undiagnosed heart condition.
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Children's HealthJanuary 28, 2026Virpal Donley appointed Children’s Hospital vice president and associate chief nursing executive
Virpal Donley has been promoted to the position of UC Davis Children’s Hospital vice president and associate chief nursing executive.
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Neurological HealthJanuary 26, 2026Protecting newborn brains: A conversation with neonatal neurologist Courtney Wusthoff
Neonatal neurologist Courtney Wusthoff discusses cooling treatment and EEG monitoring as best practices for newborns with potential hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy and seizures.
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Children's HealthJanuary 26, 2026Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Program now CCS-approved
The Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Program at UC Davis Health is now a fully approved California Children’s Services Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Center.
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Children's HealthJanuary 22, 2026Virtual Holiday Toy Drive raises more than $32K
The holidays were merry and bright for hospitalized kids, thanks to the Virtual Holiday Toy Drive donors.
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Children's HealthJanuary 16, 2026Pediatric pulmonology and sleep medicine services now offered at Folsom Turn Pike Clinic
UC Davis Health pediatric pulmonology has expanded its services to Folsom’s Turn Pike Clinic on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
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Children's HealthJanuary 15, 2026Pregnant woman hit by car, UC Davis care team fights to save lives
A devastating accident almost claims the life of a pregnant woman. But her care team was there in a race against time.
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Children's HealthJanuary 09, 2026Registration now open for annual Donut Dash fundraiser
Fun run that supports UC Davis Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department is March 7 at William Land Park in Sacramento.
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Children's HealthJanuary 09, 2026Country Cares for Kids Radiothon raises $85K in inaugural year
Local radio station KNCI 105.1 FM raised more than $85,000 for UC Davis Children’s Hospital in partnership with Children’s Miracle Network.
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MIND InstituteJanuary 09, 2026Popular MIND Institute lecture series will address ADHD, autism subtypes, disparities in care and more
The UC Davis MIND Institute’s Distinguished Lecturer series focuses on research and innovation in care for people with neurodevelopmental conditions. The free events are open to all.
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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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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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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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Children's HealthDecember 11, 2025Program helps kids reintegrate into school after cancer battle
Children returning to school after a long illness get a reliable ally: A child life specialist who attends class to support their re-entry.
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Children's HealthDecember 10, 2025
Why the hepatitis B vaccine is critical for newborns
A pediatric infectious diseases expert explains why it is important for children to be vaccinated for hepatitis B and debunks common myths about the disease.
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Children's HealthDecember 09, 2025KNCI Radiothon raises funds for UC Davis Children’s Hospital Dec. 11-12
During this season of giving, the inaugural Country Cares for Kids Radiothon will be given back to UC Davis Children’s Hospital, a fundraiser that airs live on KNCI 105.1 FM on Dec. 11 and 12.
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Stem CellsDecember 08, 2025UC Davis Health designated as a NORD Rare Disease Center of Excellence
UC Davis Health is now designated as a NORD Rare Disease Center of Excellence for its leadership in providing research and expert care for people with rare diseases.
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November 2025
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Cancer CareNovember 26, 2025High risk of metastatic recurrence among young cancer patients
Study of 48,000 AYAs finds nearly 1 in 10 develop metastatic recurrence after non-metastatic cancer, highlighting urgent need for tailored survivorship care and early detection strategies.
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Children's HealthNovember 25, 2025Powne receives national fetal nurse award
Amy Powne, a pediatric surgery nurse practice manager with UC Davis Health, was honored with the 2025 Lori J. Howell Excellence in Fetal Nursing Award.
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Neurological HealthNovember 24, 2025
Two years after epilepsy surgery, 8-year-old is seizure-free and medication-free
Savon suffered up to 10 seizures each day. Now, thanks to the UC Davis Comprehensive Epilepsy program, he lives seizure free and without medications.
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MIND InstituteNovember 18, 2025UC Davis launches major study on language development in children with Down syndrome
A new NIH-funded study led by Professor Angela John Thurman aims to build a roadmap for communication support for children with Down syndrome.
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Children's HealthNovember 18, 2025Fetal surgery at UC Davis Health gives Ohio baby new hope
A stunning diagnosis led one Ohio couple to UC Davis Children’s Hospital, where fetal surgery offered them hope for their first child.
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Children's HealthNovember 07, 2025UC Davis NICU launches groundbreaking bedside ultrasound program
UC Davis Children’s Hospital launched a pioneering Point-of-Care Ultrasound program in its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, led by internationally renowned neonatologist Yogen Singh.
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Children's HealthNovember 05, 2025UC Davis Children’s Hospital fall newsletter now available
The fall issue of Progress Notes newsletter features research developments, patient milestones, staff awards and more.
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October 2025
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Cancer CareOctober 15, 2025Study finds higher risk of chronic illnesses among young cancer survivors
Adolescent and young adult cancer survivors face significantly higher risks of chronic conditions, highlighting the urgent need for proactive health management strategies.
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Children's HealthOctober 10, 2025American Academy of Pediatrics honors two UC Davis Health faculty
Two UC Davis Children’s Hospital physicians were among more than 90 pediatricians, pediatric subspecialists and trainees recognized this year by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Cancer CareOctober 07, 2025Teens in distress turn to tobacco but need more help to quit
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center study finds youth with mental health struggles are screened for tobacco use but rarely get advice on how to quit.
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Children's HealthOctober 07, 2025U.S. News & World Report names UC Davis Children’s Hospital among the nation’s best
UC Davis Children’s Hospital is ranked among the nation’s 50 best in pediatric orthopaedics, pediatric nephrology and pediatric pulmonology and lung surgery.
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