Health Care

Hospitals Hope To Break Cycle Of Violence With Follow-Up Programs

March 27, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

The hospital is one place to offer youth who’ve been shot, stabbed or assaulted a way out of a dangerous situation. A new program at UC Davis aims to provide follow-up support for patients impacted by violence.

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Kids And Pot: How One Emergency Room Is Responding

February 21, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

Pediatric marijuana cases can be hard to diagnose in the emergency room, but physicians say they're seeing more of them.

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Got Milk? Breastfeeding Crucial For Gut Health, UC Davis Research Shows

July 21, 2017 | Sammy Caiola

Breast milk doesn't just feed babies, it also feeds helpful bacteria in their intestines, new research from UC Davis finds.

Local Doctor Reflects On Muhammad Ali's Advocacy For Parkinson's Disease Patients

June 10, 2016 | Steve Milne

As preparations continue for Muhammad Ali's funeral Friday in Louisville, Kentucky, Sacramento's medical community is reflecting on how the athlete and philanthropist helped champion the fight against Parkinson's disease.

UC Davis Instructs Flying Eye Clinic Staff

June 9, 2016 | Steve Milne

A flying eye hospital made a stop in Sacramento yesterday to get surgery training from UC Davis Medical Center experts. The eye care charity group Orbis says it's new aircraft is the world's only mobile eye-teaching hospital.

New Housing Approved For UC Davis Med Center Neighborhood

August 18, 2015 | Bob Moffitt

The Sacramento City Council has given final approval to a housing development near UC Davis Medical Center and U.S. Highway 50.

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Patient Showing Possible Ebola Symptoms At UC Davis Medical Center

January 29, 2015 | Lesley McClurg

UPDATED Jan. 30, 6:50 A.M. A patient at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento is undergoing testing for Ebola. The Medical Center says as of yesterday evening, the patient was in good condition. Test results could take up to 72 hours.