Among the 48,406 adolescents and young adults (AYAs) studied, 9.2% had metastatic disease at diagnosis while 9.5% developed metastatic recurrence later. AYAs with colorectal cancer (44.2%) and sarcoma (41.7%) had the highest overall proportion of metastatic disease health.ucdavis.edu/children/new...

Our own Dr. Lena van der List shares some helpful tips on baby proofing your home! youtu.be/lOT4fgXgZx8?...

When he was 2 years old, Savon suffered a traumatic brain injurythat resulted in uncontrollable epileptic seizures. In 2022, he was taking high doses of medication for his epilepsy. Now he is free of medicine and seizures! health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...

It’s here! Our virtual holiday toy drive is officially underway 🎁 Join us in spreading holiday cheer and supporting local children and families receiving care this season 💙 crowdfund.ucdavis.edu/toydrive

📢 CDPH launched an Infant Botulism Hotline for the public to answer your questions and provide guidance. 📞 Call (833)398-2022 🕖 Available toll-free 7 days a week, 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. (Pacific Time) 📲 https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/cls/idld/ibtpp/Pages/InfantBotulism.aspx. #BabySafety

ByHeart, a manufacturer of organic baby formula, recalled all of its products sold nationwide days after some batches were recalled in an expanding outbreak of infant botulism.

We are excited to share a new YouTube series with pediatrician Dr. Lena van der List called Little Lessons! The first episode will share some skin care tips for teens. youtu.be/tIwyB0M8wkI

We have launched a pioneering Point-of-Care Ultrasound program in our NICU. The program puts UC Davis Children’s Hospital at the forefront of innovative neonatal care in the region and among a select few institutions nationwide. health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...

What does the childhood vaccine schedule look like? Learn which vaccines are given at which age and why timing matters for children. health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cultiva...

These NICU cuties made a splash in their ocean-inspired costumes this Halloween! 🌊🐠☀️

Vitamin K shots are a routine part of newborn care in many countries, including the U.S. They've been given to newborns for more than 60 yrs and show no evidence of harm to the baby. Our team of experts break down the facts and myths on this life-saving treatment. health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cultiva...

More than 170 people attended our free youth heart screening event yesterday at Monterey Trail High School in Elk Grove. The event was held in partnership with the Kyle J. Taylor Foundation and Project Adam Sacramento to help identify young people who may have an undiagnosed heart condition.

Happy first Halloween to this precious pumpkin who was born in our hospital! 🎃❤️

Thank you to Sacramento Republic FC players including Jared Mazzola for their hospital visits to our kids each month! ⚽ youtu.be/Cj3gsJbee9g?...

Researchers found that by five years post-diagnosis, the cumulative incidence of chronic conditions was highest for thyroid issues (17.4%), respiratory problems (6.6%) and cardiovascular (5%) and liver (4.8%) disease. health.ucdavis.edu/children/new...

Great news for families w/ food allergies! California’s SB 68 — The ADDE Bill (Allergen Disclosure for Dining Experiences) makes CA the 1st state in the nation to require restaurants w/ 20+ locations to clearly label the 9 major food allergens on their menus. www.einpresswire.com/article/8581...

Our facility dog Huggie and his handler Jenny visited the Spirit Halloween Superstore in Roseville to thank the team for supporting our Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department! Huggie gave plenty of hugs to the employees and customers! 🐕🎃Get a 10% coupon: health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...

Families and caregivers of children with asthma are invited to the UCAN Bootcamp, a free event on 11/8 from 8 am-2 pm at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, Hall 1800. Learn how to take control of asthma, help your child play and thrive! To register: na.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.p...

At this year's American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference, Dr. Érik Fernández y García was honored with the Council on Community Pediatrics’ Local Hero Award. He is the first UC Davis Health pediatrician to win this award. (1/2)

Congratulations to Dr. Satyan Lakshminrusimh, our pediatrician-in-chief, who received the Virginia Apgar Award by the AAP. The award honors an individual whose career has had a sustained and profound influence on the welfare of newborn infants. 👶 health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...

U.S. News and World Report named UC Davis Children's Hospital to its 2025-2026 #BestChildrensHospitals rankings. Read more ➡️ health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...

It started like any typical cold. But within days, Ryleigh couldn’t walk, talk or play her harp. Her case was unusually severe, but she received a combination of therapies that helped restore her mobility. health.ucdavis.edu/children/new...

Exciting news: The UC Davis Stem Cell Transplant Program and Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Program have received reaccreditation this month from the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy. health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...

Day 2 of @acog.org's District VII and XI annual meeting includes Dr. Juliana Melo, future ACOG District IX secretary, on a panel. She has been accepted into the 2026 McCain fellowship.

Some highlights from Day 1 of @acog.org's Districts VII and IX annual meeting included 3 posters from our OB/GYN team, Dr. Creinin presenting "Contraceptive Hormones: What Are We Prescribing?" and our Fetal Care and Treatment Center booth, sharing information.

“It’s crucial for clinicians to weigh the immediate benefits of imaging against potential long-term health risks and to optimize imaging protocols to minimize radiation exposure.” - Diana Miglioretti, PhD, UC Davis Health www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

Thanks to all who attended our open house for Prenatal Diagnosis of Northern California, our Stockton clinic for patients with high-risk pregnancies last night. The community-based clinic is located at 5757 Pacific Ave., Suite 132-A, in the Stonecreek Village Shopping Center in Stockton. (1/2)

💛 From the NICU to specialty clinics, UC Davis Children’s Hospital is where healing starts and hope endures. Now thru 9/19, support 9 life-changing projects from safe car seats and vision care to hospice support and essential equipment. giveto.ucdavis.edu/children-s-h...

One in 300 youth has an undiagnosed heart condition that can result in sudden cardiac arrest. We are hosting a free youth heart screening event in Elk Grove on Nov. 2 to help identify young people who may have an undiagnosed heart condition. health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...

A big thank you to Zack Wandell and Donut Dash for delivering 8 portable, Fully Loaded gaming system carts for kids in our hospital and our pediatric infusion room. 🎮❤️

Thank you to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals at UC Davis for providing grants to fund life-saving equipment, research, programs and patient care to better serve our 33-county coverage area of kids and their families. health.ucdavis.edu/children/new...

More than a dozen children were honored recently for their work as artists, musicians and filmmakers at the fifth annual Creative Arts Festival. The event was hosted by the UC Davis Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department and Baykids Studios. Read more: health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...

🔬 Researchers at UC Davis Health and UCLA are leading an IRB-approved pilot study called Gastroschisis and Early Infant Nutrition (GAIN) 👶🍼 The study aims to: 🏥 Decrease hospital stay length 🤱 Increase breastfeeding opportunities 👄 Support earlier development of oral-motor skills

Through the California Umbilical Cord Blood Collection Program, mothers of newborns are able to donate their babies’ umbilical cord blood and have it publicly banked so it is available to anyone for lifesaving transplantations. More info: health.ucdavis.edu/cord-blood/ #CordBloodAwarenessMonth

Congratulations to UC Davis pediatrician Dr. Erik Fernandez y Garcia, who has received the UC Davis 2025 C. John Tupper Prize for Excellence in Teaching. 🎉🎉🎉 health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...

"Timely recognition of foreign body aspiration and a multidisciplinary team-based approach can help improve patient outcomes and prevent life threatening and chronic complications." - Dr. Chinh Phan health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...

Our team recently attended the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) national convention in Orlando, Florida. They were able to share their work over the past year with five posters and the team won the award for outstanding research!

Every week, one infant a week in Sacramento County dies from a sleep-related death that could have been prevented. Follow our infant safe sleep practices video to create a safe sleep environment for your baby: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcDE...

Congratulations to Dr. Diana Farmer, who was honored at this year’s Cellular Therapies and Transfusion Medicine in Trauma and Critical Care Lifetime Achievement Awards, in recognition of her contributions to the field of cellular therapies.

One of our appendicitis patients Ivan made a short video about his patient experience, with the help of our child life team and our partnership with BayKids Studios. Watch the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMyS...

A team of Heart to Heart global medical volunteers traveled to San Jose, Costa Rica to work alongside colleagues at the National Children's Hospital. UC Davis Health nurse Mary Zanobini demonstrated safe proning techniques for critically ill patients in the pediatric ICU. ❤️ youtu.be/CRkI0GJgxJI?...

Dr. Diana Farmer, pediatric surgeon and chair of the UC Davis Department of Surgery, discusses the CuRe trial, an ongoing clinical trial on cellular therapy for the in utero repair of myelomeningocele, or spina bifida. aornjournal.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

As you see the yellow balloon in store, you may be wondering what is Children's Miracle Network and how does it help children in our community? You can learn more here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQjv...

Congratulations to Melissa Barbato, fetal care nurse coordinator at the UC Davis Fetal Care and Treatment Center, who was honored with a DAISY Award! Melissa was nominated by a fetal care patient family. The DAISY Award honors nurses who demonstrate excellence in clinical and compassionate care. 💗

Did you know that UC Davis pediatrician, educator and researcher Dr. Ulfat Shaikh hosts Mapping Healthcare, a radio show and podcast where a medic with a map explores ways in which people around the globe make the world of healthcare better and what we can learn from them. kdrt.org/program/mapp...

Help reduce your child's contact with harmful chemicals by following these 6 tips. health.ucdavis.edu/children/new...

Some women may not know they have preeclampsia until they go to their health care provider and have their blood pressure checked. Get the facts on #preeclampsia.https://health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cultivating-health/preeclampsia-symptoms-risk-factors-and-how-it-might-affect-your-developing-baby/2025/05