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Rabies is a rare but extremely serious viral infection that is nearly 100% fatal once symptoms affecting the brain develop. Dr. Dean Blumberg explains how rabies spreads, the symptoms to watch for and what to do after a possible exposure: health.ucdavis.edu/news/head…
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Honoring the world's real superheroes alongside our #IndomitablePartner @SacRepublicFC! Yesterday, we celebrated Superhero Night in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Video ID: Clips from the game, attendees grabbing superhero masks and posing with superheroes.
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UC Davis marks the loss of a tremendous friend and visionary with the passing of Ernest E. Tschannen. Tschannen died recently at the age of 101. He was a philanthropist who donated millions to worthy causes, including UC Davis Health. health.ucdavis.edu/news/head…
ALT Ernest E. Tschannen stands in front of his namesake building in October 2022. He wears square black glasses and a black zip-up jacket and light blue shirt, standing in front of a beige building with silver lettering that says," Ernest E. Tschannen Eye Institute" and with a triangular arrow pointing left.
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We're thrilled to share that UC Davis Children’s Hospital has been recognized as a 2026-2027 Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report!
We ranked 8th in California and 9th in the Pacific Region. health.ucdavis.edu/news/head… Image: A patient and provider in an exam room.
ALT A pediatric patient and healthcare provider in an exam room. A U.S. News & World Report badge and UC Davis Children's Hospital logo are overlaid on the image.
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Congratulations to our Public Affairs and Marketing team on their third Emmy win for a documentary about a kitten whose surgery could help advance treatment for babies with hydrocephalus!
Image: Christopher Nelson and Pamela Wu on the Emmy Awards red carpet.
ALT From left, Christopher Nelson and Pamela Wu on the Emmy Awards red carpet. The UC Davis Health documentary was awarded the 2026 NorCal Emmy in the category of Health/Medical - News or Long Form Content.
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"We share this award with our leadership, medical and research teams and Viggo's family. They gave us the time and access to tell the story of the kitten who could change neurosurgery," said Pamela Wu, director of news and media relations.
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Alongside Wu, Chris Nelson, senior video content producer and Kevin Ulrich, contributing photographer, received the Northern California Emmy Award in the Health/Medical - News or Long Form Content category. Watch the Emmy-winning documentary here: piped.video/watch?v=Qw7zh5JG… @ucdavis
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UC Davis Health retweeted
UC Davis biomedical engineering students turned an alum’s sketch into a medical device prototype. Working with clinicians and industry experts, the team won the 2026 Big Bang! Competition.
Read more: ow.ly/NLCh50ZCueO
#UCDavisEngineering
ALT The team poses for a group photo, holding their prototype and a large check after winning first place.
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Many medical terms in healthcare can be confusing, especially when choosing a primary care provider. For example, understanding the difference between family medicine and internal medicine can help you find the right care for you. health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cult…
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.@UCDavisHealth and @aboutKP LifeAfter90 study clarifies who may be at higher risk of dementia. Learn more about the study published @TheLancet. health.ucdavis.edu/news/head…
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We're among an elite group of only 58 comprehensive cancer centers around the country with the designation, which comes with a nearly $18 million grant. The funding will help advance groundbreaking research, expand access to clinical trials and strengthen programs.
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#FromLabstoLives Learn more about our nationally recognized cancer center and research: health.ucdavis.edu/news/head… @ucdavis @UCDavisNews
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We are proud to announce that the National Cancer Institute (@theNCI) has renewed our "comprehensive" designation for the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center!
Image description: Two staff sit behind a blue UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center table at an event on campus.
ALT Two UC Davis Health staff sit behind a blue UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center table at an event on campus.
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If you think choosing a healthcare plan is confusing and overwhelming, you’re not alone. There are generally two types of health plans: HMOs and PPOs.
Our experts have come up with a simple guide to help explain the difference between an HMO and a PPO: health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cult…
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We're thrilled to share that, for the 15th consecutive year, we've been named Sacramento’s number-one hospital in the 2026-2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings! @usnews
Image description: Sacramento skyline and the Tower Bridge in the background with the U.S. News badge.
ALT The Sacramento skyline with the Tower Bridge in the background with the U.S. News badge.
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We ranked in six adult specialty care areas by U.S. News. Among these, Neurology & Neurosurgery ranked in the top 20 programs in the country, while Geriatrics and Pulmonology & Lung Surgery ranked in the nation’s top 50 specialties. health.ucdavis.edu/news/head…
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Scientists at the @UCDavisMed have identified a naturally occurring metabolite that repairs gut damage caused by HIV infection. The discovery improves HIV/AIDS treatment in an animal model and has the potential to help treat the disease. @UCDavisHealth @NatureMicrobiol
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UC Davis Health retweeted
A federally funded clinical trial played a pivotal role in Tom Mugno’s journey after a diagnosis of lymphoma that was not responding to chemotherapy.
Mugno enrolled in @theNCI - funded study exploring a novel immunotherapy-based research approach. His experience offers a personal perspective on how clinical research can translate into real-world impact, and celebrates his complete remission. @UCDavisHealth
#FromLabsToLives
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A study examining how war-related trauma affects aging and brain health among Vietnamese Americans has received $13.3 million in NIH funding. Researchers are exploring how resilience may support healthy aging and cognitive health. #FromLabstoLives
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