Headlines
October 2026
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TransplantOctober 27, 2026UC Davis Health performs first HIV-to-HIV kidney transplant
UC Davis Health completed its first HIV-positive donor-to-recipient kidney transplant, expanding organ access, reducing wait times and offering new hope for patients living with HIV.
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Violence PreventionOctober 27, 2026Extreme risk protection orders are designed to prevent gun violence. But how do they impact the people subject to them?
A new study from the UC Davis Centers for Violence Prevention examines the benefits and harms reported by people subject to extreme risk protection orders.
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SurgeryOctober 23, 2026Thoracic surgeon David Tom Cooke elected to American College of Surgeons Board of Regents
Surgeon David Tom Cooke has been elected to the Board of Regents of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), the organization's highest leadership body.
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Children's HealthOctober 23, 2026From heartbreak to hope: First UC Davis fetal care patient turns 10
A family celebrates their son’s 10th birthday, marking a decade since a pioneering UC Davis fetal surgery saved his life from a near-fatal condition.
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Mental HealthOctober 22, 2026What does voter suppression have to do with health?
In a new JAMA Health Forum article, UC Davis psychiatrist Ruth Shim argues that voting access is an overlooked social determinant of health.
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Awards and HonorsOctober 21, 2026UC Davis Health recognized as 2026 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired
UC Davis Medical Center has earned a certified Level 9 achievement for acute and ambulatory care for the 15th consecutive year.
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Children's HealthOctober 21, 202610 safety tips for a happy Halloween
The UC Davis Health injury prevention manager offers valuable trick-or-treat safety tips and decorating advice for a safe Halloween.
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ResearchOctober 20, 2026First-in-human study of dual-imaging catheter to assess heart attack risk, guide treatment
UC Davis researchers have concluded the first-in-human testing of a new device that simultaneously detects the biochemical composition and structure of plaque in coronary arteries. This technology could improve detection and personalized treatment of heart disease.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingOctober 19, 2026UC Davis Health nurse scientist advances national framework for nursing care
New research identifies nine ways nurses improve patient care, offering a framework to better understand nursing's impact on health outcomes.
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Mental HealthOctober 19, 2026UC Davis Health offers new accelerated treatment program for depression
The Advanced Psychiatric Therapeutic clinic is now offering SAINT therapy, which may help patients experience improvements more quickly.
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Medical CenterOctober 16, 2026Good food is good medicine: UC Davis Health earns Snail of Approval
UC Davis Health earned Slow Food Sacramento’s Snail of Approval award, recognizing its commitment to local, sustainable, nutritious food and innovative patient-centered culinary care.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingOctober 16, 2026Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing named a 2026 Best School for Men in Nursing
The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing has been named one of the top schools in the country for men in nursing.
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ResearchOctober 15, 2026The receptor behind chili-pepper burn may hold clues to pain treatments
The pain receptor triggered by hot peppers does not respond to every trigger the same way, potentially opening the door to new pain medicines.
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Children's HealthOctober 15, 2026Remote monitoring program improves diabetes management for youth with type 1 diabetes
A pilot remote patient monitoring program for youth with type 1 diabetes helped young patients improve blood glucose management between clinic visits.
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ResearchOctober 14, 2026Record research funding for UC Davis School of Medicine
UC Davis School of Medicine secured record $439 million in external research funding— up 32% from the previous fiscal year.
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TransplantOctober 12, 2026Smoking history of living kidney donors linked to higher transplant complications
A history of cigarette smoking among living kidney donors is associated with a modest but significant increase in the risk of kidney transplant graft loss.
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Infectious DiseasesOctober 09, 2026Your guide to flu and COVID-19 vaccines at UC Davis Health
UC Davis Health is offering 2026–27 flu and COVID-19 vaccines. This guide explains who should get them and how to schedule appointments.
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Children's HealthOctober 08, 2026How a kidney transplant changed the life of a boy with rare genetic disorder
A boy treated for a rare genetic disorder is living life to the fullest, thanks to a kidney transplant, expert care and supportive family.
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Obstetrics and GynecologyOctober 08, 2026HALO support group helps parents heal after miscarriage and infant loss
Parents who grieve miscarriage and infant loss find healing, connection and hope through UC Davis HALO support group.
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MIND InstituteOctober 08, 2026MIND Institute lecture series opens with symposium on mental health and developmental disabilities
Experts at first Distinguished Lecturer Series presentation Oct. 14 will discuss mental health, anxiety, feeding challenges and gastrointestinal issues in free symposium.
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Infectious DiseasesOctober 07, 2026
What is pneumonic plague?
We asked Stuart Cohen, chief of infectious diseases at UC Davis Health, what you need to know about this form of plague, how it spreads and how deadly it is.
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AgingOctober 07, 2026
Clinical trial tests AI-assisted medication device for older adults with memory loss
New research tests if AI-assisted, home-based medication device can help people with cognitive impairment stick to medication regimens.
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Children's HealthOctober 06, 2026Snoopy mural comes to life at UC Davis Children’s Hospital Peanuts Paintfest
Pediatric patients, their families and UC Davis Children’s Hospital staff painted a six-panel mural featuring Peanuts characters in celebration of Peanuts Paintfest.
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Neurological HealthOctober 06, 2026Neurosurgeon David Brandman wins 2026 NIH Director’s New Innovator Award
UC Davis neurosurgeon David Brandman has received the 2026 NIH Director’s New Innovator Award to develop a brain-computer interface that can help restore speech for stroke survivors.
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Heart and VascularOctober 05, 2026UC Davis Health enhances and expands multidisciplinary Pregnancy Heart Team
UC Davis Health has expanded its multidisciplinary Pregnancy Heart Team, uniting cardiovascular and maternal-fetal specialists to improve coordinated care for high-risk pregnancies.
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General Health NewsOctubure 02, 2026UC Davis Health ofrece mamografías gratuitas durante el Mes de Concientización del Cáncer de Mama
UC Davis Health en Sacramento ofrecerá mamografías gratuitas durante octubre, el Mes de Concientización sobre el Cáncer de Mama
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Children's HealthOctober 02, 2026Diana Farmer elected chair of the American College of Surgeons Board of Regents
Internationally renowned fetal and neonatal surgeon Diana Farmer has been elected chair of the American College of Surgeons Board of Regents, the organization’s highest governing body.
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Heart and VascularOctober 01, 2026Why women’s heart health matters: One patient’s story
Christina Guajaca’s journey from life-threatening heart failure to renewed hope highlights how UC Davis Health’s multidisciplinary heart failure team transforms lives through advanced, patient-centered care.
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September 2026
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ResearchSeptember 30, 2026$1.6 million grant to study ‘sixth’ sense most people have never heard of
Theanne Griffith receives prestigious NSF CAREER Award to investigate how the body's hidden sense of position and movement shape neurodevelopment
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingSeptember 29, 2026UC Davis nursing research examines the human impact of Alzheimer’s biomarker testing
Associate Dean for Research Jennifer Lingler receives more than $400,000 in supplemental funding to expand study of how patients and families respond to a diagnosis.
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Cancer CareSeptember 26, 2026
UC Davis Health offers free mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
To improve access to screening this Breast Cancer Awareness Month, UC Davis Health is offering free screening mammograms for uninsured and underinsured individuals.
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Cancer CareSeptember 24, 2026New UC Davis center seeks better brain tumor treatments for people and pets
The new UC Davis Translational Brain Tumor Center brings together the expertise of researchers at the UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine and UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center to improve cancer care in people and pets.
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Obstetrics and GynecologySeptember 23, 2026Unique support group helps patients navigate pregnancy, postpartum and mental health
UC Davis Health offers the Sacramento region’s only support group to help patients navigate pregnancy, postpartum and mental health.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingSeptember 22, 2026First UC Davis nurse anesthetist doctoral students start clinical training amid California workforce shortage
The inaugural DNP-Nurse Anesthetist class is transitioning from classroom instruction to clinical care, helping address growing need in California.
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Infectious DiseasesSeptember 21, 2026
CDC rabies warning: Infectious diseases expert explains when a bat encounter requires medical care
After a CDC warning about rabies, an infectious diseases expert explains exposure risks and when to seek medical care after an encounter with a bat.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingSeptember 17, 2026School of Nursing earns national HEED Award for inclusive excellence
The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis receives Higher Education Excellence and Distinction Award for its commitment to academic excellence and community.
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ResearchSeptember 15, 2026As wildfire smoke exposure grows, UC Davis researchers seek answers
UC Davis researchers received a $14 million NIH grant to uncover how wildfire smoke affects heart and lung health and identify new prevention strategies.
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Eye Health and Vision ScienceSeptember 15, 2026
Remembering Ernest E. Tschannen
Philanthropist Ernest E. Tschannen, who donated millions to worthy causes at UC Davis and in the Sacramento region, died recently at age 101.
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Children's HealthSeptember 15, 2026U.S. News & World Report names UC Davis Children’s Hospital among Best Children’s Hospitals for 2026-2027
UC Davis Children’s Hospital has once again been recognized as one of America’s Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report.
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Cancer CareSeptember 15, 2026Northern Nevada-based Cancer Care Specialists joins UC Davis Cancer Care Network as affiliate
A new relationship between Cancer Care Specialists and UC Davis Health will give patients in Northern Nevada new access to specialized cancer care.
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Children's HealthSeptember 14, 2026Spirit Halloween raises funds for UC Davis Child Life
Spirit Halloween stores are once again raising funds for the Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department at UC Davis Children’s Hospital.
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Neurological HealthSeptember 11, 2026A $23 million NIH grant to continue UC Davis Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center’s mission
The UC Davis Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center has received $23 million NIH grant to continue advancing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia research, patient care and community engagement.
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Children's HealthSeptember 10, 2026CPAP clinic helps children overcome barriers to sleep apnea treatment
A UC Davis Health team developed a clinic to address a longstanding challenge in pediatric sleep medicine: helping children adhere to CPAP therapy.
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ResearchSeptember 09, 2026Deconstructing LSD for therapeutic discoveries
Molecular ‘autopsy’ uncovers features responsible for hallucinations and therapeutic benefits
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Mental HealthSeptember 08, 2026
UC Davis Health expands advanced psychiatric care with opening of new electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) clinic
UC Davis Health’s new electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) clinic expands access to one of the most effective treatments for complex psychiatric illnesses.
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Children's HealthSeptember 04, 2026Nursing students get rare, firsthand look at critical care transport
Nursing students from across the Sacramento region enjoyed a rare opportunity to experience pediatric and neonatal critical transport care through a hands-on educational event.
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AgingSeptember 03, 2026Volunteers help older patients stay connected and clear-minded during hospital stays
A new program brings nurses and trained volunteers together to help older patients stay engaged and reduce the risk of delirium during hospital stays.
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CoronavirusSeptember 03, 2026COVID-19 cases are rising: How to protect yourself this fall and winter
COVID-19 cases are rising in California. Learn why infections increase this time of year, who should get vaccinated and ways to stay protected.
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General Health NewsSeptember 02, 2026Warning for MyChart users: New scam impersonates the patient portal
Learn how to protect yourself from scammers who are impersonating MyChart electronic medical records portal through emails, texts, phone calls and fake websites
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Children's HealthSeptember 02, 2026Pediatric Mobile Clinic provides free vision screenings and evaluations for Folsom Cordova district students
The UC Davis Pediatric Mobile Clinic partnered with the Folsom Cordova Unified School District to host a free clinic for students.
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