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Happy Child Life Month! Child life specialists are experts in child development and focus on the emotional well-being of hospitalized children and their families to reduce anxiety and promote coping. Join in celebrating our certified child life specialists thru March! www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7Zw...

St. Baldrick’s creates shear shenanigans while supporting young cancer warriors Cancer center invites community to “Brave the Shave” March 14 to go bald while raising money for vital childhood cancer research.

Join the fight against childhood cancer by shaving your head to stand in solidarity with young cancer warriors while raising money for cancer research.

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Too often, people with eating disorders are unseen or unsupported due to stigma, misinformation and barriers to care.

Our CAARE Center is increasing awareness to fight and commit to change, and support children, teens and young adults recovering from eating disorders. #EatingDisorderAwareness

A new space for kids: Pediatric Surgery and Specialty Clinic reopens in Cypress The new Cypress location is the first dedicated outpatient clinic on the UC Davis Health campus for pediatric surgical patients.

Our UC Davis pediatric surgery team has a new clinic location! Located in the Cypress Building, it is the first dedicated outpatient clinic on the UC Davis Health campus for pediatric surgical patients. health.ucdavis.edu/news/feature...

UC Davis Health podcast earns London Global Learning Expansion grant UC Davis Health’s Mapping Healthcare podcast has been awarded The Peter and Marion London Global Learning Expansion Grant from UC Davis Global Affairs.

UC Davis pediatrician Ulfat Shaikh's Mapping Healthcare podcast has been awarded The Peter and Marion London Global Learning Expansion Grant from UC Davis Global Affairs. health.ucdavis.edu/children/new...

First-ever in-utero stem cell therapy for fetal spina bifida repair is safe, study finds A UC Davis Health research team has safely performed the world’s first spina bifida treatment combining fetal surgery with stem cells, according to results from Phase 1 of an ongoing clinical trial. T...

The CuRe Trial is exploring whether stem cells can add regenerative power to surgery, potentially improving mobility and quality of life.

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UC Davis Health performs first atrial leadless pacemaker implant in Fontan patients UC Davis Health has achieved a medical first that brings new hope to congenital heart patients born with a single ventricle.

UC Davis Health has achieved a medical first that brings new hope to congenital heart patients born with a single ventricle health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...

Spirit Halloween donates $111,908 to UC Davis Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department Spirit Halloween has donated $111,908 to the UC Davis Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department.

Thank you to Spirit Halloween and Spirit of Children Foundation for donating $111,908 to our Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department. Our team makes the hospital less scary for kids through art and music therapy, play opportunities and more! health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...

Easter basket donations needed for hospitalized children You can help bring a smile to kids staying at UC Davis Children’s Hospital during Easter by donating goodies to include in their Easter baskets via a designated Amazon wish list.

Help make Easter special this year for children who are hospitalized at our hospital by donating Easter basket supplies on our Amazon wishlist.
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Introducing ‘Little Lessons’: A video series with helpful advice from UC Davis Health pediatrician Pediatrician Lena van der List shares her knowledge about a range of children’s health topics in Little Lessons, a new YouTube video series launched by UC Davis Health.

“Parenting is a journey and I hope to give parents all the tools that they need to be successful through every age and stage of their child’s development.” - Dr. Lena van der List, UC Davis pediatrician
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Congratulations to our PICU nursing team, who earned the silver Beacon Award for Excellence! 🎉🎉🎉https://health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlines/uc-davis-picu-honored-with-silver-beacon-award-for-excellence/2026/02

UC Davis Children’s Hospital winter newsletter now available The winter issue of Progress Notes newsletter features research developments, patient milestones, staff awards and more.

Our winter newsletter is here! health.ucdavis.edu/children/new...

Feeling sick? Stay home and away from others so you don’t spread respiratory viruses like flu, COVID-19 and RSV. Call your doctor — they might recommend a prescription treatment to prevent your illness from becoming serious.

Protecting 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.

Dr. Courtney Wusthoff was instrumental in developing the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society guideline on indications for continuous EEG in neonates. She shares the best practices in treating newborns with potential HIE or suspected seizures.
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Registration 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.

Registration for the 18th annual Donut Dash is now open.

Funds raised have purchased video gaming carts, iPads, a 3D printer, art supplies and musical instruments for our hospitalized children.

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Pediatric 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.

“We are so pleased to be able to bring our care closer to home for pediatric patients in the Folsom area,” said Nandalike, who is chief of pediatric pulmonology at UC Davis Health.

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Country 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.

The first-ever Country Cares for Kids Radiothon last month on KNCI 105.1 FM raised more than $85,000 in support of pediatric care for children and families across Northern California. health.ucdavis.edu/children/new...

3 people stand side by side in NICU. Person on the right holds newborn baby.

She found the right high-risk obstetrics and neurosurgical care team to understand her very unique medical situation. Read the story: health.ucdavis.edu/neurology/ne...

Newborn baby wears striped hat and has nasal oxygen tube

A few weeks before Thanksgiving, Darlene Hildebrandt and her husband welcomed their first child. They may never have met their healthy baby boy, and Hildebrandt herself may have faced life-threatening risks, had they not been referred to UC Davis Health earlier this year.

Flu surges in 45 states as doctor visits reach highest level in nearly 30 years About 5,000 people have died of the flu so far this season, including 9 children, as the Trump administration pulls back on advice to get kids vaccinated.

Doctors’ visits for flu-like symptoms — fevers, sore throat, extreme fatigue and body aches — have hit the highest level in nearly 30 years, according to the CDC, and are likely to continue to rise. At least 5,000 people have died this season, including 9 children. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

A person stands in a veterinary exam room holding a kitten close to their chest. The room has light-colored tiled walls, with medical supplies, gloves and equipment organized on shelves and wall mounts behind them.

What happens when pediatric and veterinary neurosurgeons work together?

A first-of-its-kind surgery with UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine to save Viggo, a kitten with hydrocephalus – and may someday help human babies. 🐈👶

Watch the incredible story: health.ucdavis.edu/news/feature...

YouTube video by UC Davis Health Fevers in Babies and Toddlers: When to Worry | Little Lessons w/ UC Davis Children's Hospital

Fevers in babies and toddlers can be scary, but how high is too high, and when is medical care really needed? Dr. Lena van der List, a pediatrician with UC Davis Children's Hospital, explains what parents need to know about fever in infants and young children. www.youtube.com/watch?v=eb0t...

Ringing in the new year with our labor and delivery staff! Happy new year! 🥳🎆

A child is standing against a plain white background with both arms raised in a celebratory pose. The child is wearing a bright red T-shirt with bold white text that reads: “Change Kids’ Health. Change the Future.”

The Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) just awarded 24 grants totaling more than $2 million to @ucdavischildren.bsky.social clinicians and researchers. Thank you for investing in the future of our kids’ health!

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The winning decorated door in our NICU is here!

Woman plays acoustic guitar sitting on chair.

Man and woman smile looking at toy.

Woman looks at wall of toys.

Two women wrap presents.

When a child has to spend the holidays in the hospital, families have a chance to "shop" at our holiday workshop, a superstore in our hospital with free toys and gifts, giftwrapping services, live music and refreshments.

UC 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.

UC Davis researchers are leading a major $5.5 million study to better understand how children with Down syndrome develop expressive communication — the skills used to share what we want, think or feel. health.ucdavis.edu/children/new...

Car seat tips for road trips, taxis and planes: Safe holiday travel for children | Cultivating Health This season, many families are hitting the road to see loved ones. Here are some practical ways that families can keep their children safe.

Wearing bulky clothes or winter coats can prevent a snug fit of a car seat harness. Buckle up, then add coats or blankets over the top of your child.

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Our NICU team is getting in the holiday spirit with a door decorating contest! Groups of employees teamed up to pick themes and decorate around the unit. Take a look! (A winner will be announced soon!) 🎁🎄