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UC Davis Children's Hospital is the Sacramento region's only nationally ranked, comprehensive hospital for children.

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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
October is safe sleep awareness month. Approx. 3,500 infants die annually in the U.S. from sleep-related infant deaths, including sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Learn the 6 steps for creating a safe sleeping environment for your baby: health.ucdavis.edu/children/pat...
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Safe Sleep | Patient Education | UC Davis Children's Hospital
The 6 steps to always safe sleep baby birth to 1 year.
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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
UC Davis Health research has found that people who received a kidney from a living donor with a history of smoking face a higher risk of transplant failure. Transplant failure, known as graft loss, occurs when the transplanted kidney permanently stops working. health.ucdavis.edu/children/new...
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Smoking 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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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
"It takes one to two weeks to develop that immunity, so as rates are increasing, now is a good time to get vaccinated," Dean Blumberg, chief of pediatric infectious diseases at UC Davis Children's Hospital www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/n...
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California sees early flu spike as health officials urge residents to get vaccinated
Experts say they are tracking significant flu activity nationwide, while an early spike in California has health officials on high alert.
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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
“Pregnancy is a time of tremendous physiologic change and cardiometabolic demand. For patients with cardiovascular disease, even routine decisions can require careful coordination across multiple specialties." - Herman Hedriana, director of Maternal Fetal Medicine. health.ucdavis.edu/obgyn/news/h...
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UC 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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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Diana Farmer! health.ucdavis.edu/children/new...
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Diana 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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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Photo description: Baby dressed as a lobster wearing a crown. An inflatable beach ball, a cloth umbrella and a flamingo inflatable props surround the child.
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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Make Halloween special for an infant or teen in our hospital with a costume from our wish list. Purchases can be delivered to our hospital, making it easy to get them to patients who need them. www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/... Photo description: Baby in lobster costume wears a crown.
Baby dressed as a lobster wearing a crown. An inflatable beach ball, a cloth umbrella and a flamingo inflatable props surround the child.
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UC Davis Health @ucdavishealth.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A new look for the @ucdavischildren.bsky.social is taking flight! Today, we unveiled a new graphic identity, an homage to our beloved peregrine falcons, that will serve as a symbol of joy and comfort to pediatric patients and their families.   Video ID: People gather in a hallway at the unveiling.
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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
"These rankings underscore our unwavering dedication to the most vulnerable neonates and children across Sacramento and Northern California." - Satyan Lakshminrusimha, chair of pediatrics and physician-in-chief of UC Davis Children's Hospital health.ucdavis.edu/children/new...
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U.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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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Image description: Purple and yellow coupon reads 10% off your entire order plus Spirit gives 10% to your local partner hospital. Present coupon in any Spirit Halloween or enter promo code GIVING26 at checkout when shopping on SpiritHalloween.com. Spirit of Children logo reads "20 years of giving."
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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
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Spirit 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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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
4004 Foothills Blvd., Roseville 1030 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Roseville 7440 Laguna Blvd., Elk Grove 500 1st, Davis 3041 Forni Road, Placerville 704 West Onstott Frontage Road, Yuba City 1175 Dana Dr., Redding 3440 McHenry Ave., Modesto 2100 Standiford Ave., #D1, Modesto 2717 Countryside Dr., Turlock
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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Spirit Halloween is once again helping make the hospital less scary for kids by raising funds for the Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department at UC Davis Children’s Hospital. Shoppers can download a coupon to receive 10% off their Spirit Halloween purchase at these store locations:
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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a resource for anyone experiencing emotional distress, a mental health or substance use concern, or a crisis. For more information: www.988california.org
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Home | 988 California
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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Sept. 8 is 988 Day, an opportunity to raise awareness of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and help people understand how they can access free, confidential support when they need it. 988 offers 24/7 judgement-free support for mental health, substance use, and more. Text, call or chat 988.
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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Read more: health.ucdavis.edu/children/new... Image description: A group of people stand in front of a blue van.
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Pediatric 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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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Participating students received a free comprehensive diagnostic evaluation by the UC Davis Eye Center team and individualized recommendations for follow-up care. Students who were prescribed glasses received vouchers that could be redeemed at no cost at any UC Davis Eye Center location.
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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
The UC Davis Pediatric Mobile Clinic partnered with the Folsom Cordova Unified School District to host a four-hour free vision screening and diagnostic clinic in Rancho Cordova last month. The clinic served students who did not pass their school vision screenings and needed follow-up care.
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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Understanding the signs, symptoms of postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis can help families get the care they need. health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cultiva...
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Postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis: What new parents need to know | Cultivating Health
A new baby can bring a lot of joy, but it can also be a time of difficult emotional and hormonal change. Learn the differences between postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis and how you can ge...
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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
In this Kids Considered podcast, we are joined by pediatric emergency medicine physician Dr. Julia Magana, to discuss fever in the youngest babies (from birth to 3 months old). Any fever over 100.4 in this age group is considered an emergency. health.ucdavis.edu/blog/kids-co...
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Fever in Infants | Kids Considered™ Podcast | UC Davis Children's Hospital
In this episode we discuss fever in infants from birth to 3 months, and review some new research that may change work-up.
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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Training physicians in vital pediatric subspecialties will help ease workforce shortages and expand access to care. Image description: People stand around a hospital bed during a simulation exercise. health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...
People stand around a hospital bed during a simulation exercise.
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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
A nationwide quality improvement initiative led by researchers from UC Davis Health, American Academy of Pediatrics and partner orgs resulted in significant increases in screening for teen substance use and mental health concerns across primary care clinics health.ucdavis.edu/children/new...
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Initiative led by UC Davis pediatrician drives dramatic improvements in adolescent behavioral health screening nationwide
An initiative led by UC Davis Health helped pediatric clinics across the country dramatically improve adolescent behavioral health screening.
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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Our NICU is a Level 4 nursery (the highest possible rating) for the Sacramento region, providing care for infants who are born prematurely, are extremely ill or require surgery. View our facilities. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-boG...
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Welcome to the NICU at UC Davis Children's Hospital
YouTube video by UC Davis Health
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UC Davis Department of Surgery @ucdavissurgery.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
📣RSVP Event: From Repair to Regeneration: A New Era of Fetal Therapy for Spina Bifida - Sept 9, 2026 - In Person & Virtual - Educ Building Rm. 1222 Lecture Hall - Lunch provided to all in-person attendees - RSVP & Learn More HERE: t.ly/OznOl @ucdavischildren.bsky.social
Three medical professionals—two surgeons on either side in light blue surgical gowns and one individual in the background wearing green scrubs—are gathered closely around the surgical field.
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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Payam Saadai, who has been appointed chief of the Division of Pediatric General, Thoracic and Fetal Surgery in the UC Davis Department of Surgery. health.ucdavis.edu/children/new...
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Saadai appointed chief of Pediatric General, Thoracic and Fetal Surgery
Payam Saadai, associate professor and fellowship-trained pediatric and fetal surgeon, has been appointed chief of the Division of Pediatric General, Thoracic and Fetal Surgery.
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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
We are happy to share the news of this award from the American College of Cardiology! health.ucdavis.edu/children/new...
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Children’s Hospital receives Adult Congenital & Pediatric Cardiology Award
UC Davis Children’s Hospital has earned national recognition for its commitment to high-quality care for patients with adult congenital heart disease and pediatric cardiology.
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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
A new UC Davis Health study suggests that when it comes to helping adolescents succeed in school and maintain healthy friendships, sleep may matter more than screen time, exercise or diet. health.ucdavis.edu/children/new...
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A good night’s sleep may help adolescents thrive in school and with friends
Sleep may matter more than screen time, exercise or diet for young people to succeed in school and maintain healthy friendships.
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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Leaving the hospital should be about recovery, not running errands. For the past 2 years, our Meds to Beds program has helped patients go home with their medications in hand, supporting safer transitions from hospital to home. health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...
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UC Davis Health celebrates two years of Meds to Beds program
Discharge Pharmacy’s Meds to Beds program delivers discharge medications directly to patients, which reduces barriers, improves adherence, lowers readmissions and supports smoother recoveries at home.
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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
2: Artwork by students features hand-drawn flowers with smiling faces, encouraging messages and rainbow colors. Logos for James Cowan Fundamental Elementary School, San Juan Unified School District, DPR Construction, UC Davis Health and Facilities Planning and Development Division appear at the top.
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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Image descriptions: 1: Several people stand together in a hospital hallway holding colorful artwork filled with hand-drawn flowers, smiley faces and positive messages. Several people wear construction safety vests and hard hats, while others wear clinical attire.
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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
While construction continues behind the temporary walls, the colorful displays serve as a reminder that healing environments are shaped not only by new equipment and renovated spaces but also by community kindness.
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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
The artwork, created by students at Cowan Fundamental Elementary School, covers the construction containment windows, replacing plain brown paper with cheerful drawings, encouraging messages, smiling faces and bright colors.
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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Local elementary school students are bringing color, encouragement and comfort to families in our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit while construction crews modernize patient rooms.
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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Regular visits with your child’s pediatrician are a great opportunity to ask questions and stay informed about their health and development. Coming prepared can help you make the most of each appointment and ensure your concerns are addressed. health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cultiva...
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Choosing a pediatrician: A parent’s guide to pediatric primary care | Cultivating Health
Choosing a pediatric primary care doctor is key to your child’s health. Learn how care supports children from infancy to the teen years, when to choose a pediatrician and when to seek care.
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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
“UC Davis gave Alizah her childhood back and gave her her voice,” said the girl’s mother, Malia Martinez. “We didn’t get the help we needed until we came here. Thank you.” health.ucdavis.edu/children/new... Image description: A child wearing a mask puts painted hands on a white Hyundai.
A child wearing a mask puts painted hands on a white Hyundai.
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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
“This will help our kids by improving their lives during therapy and advancing their long-term outcomes, but it will also help us find new modalities, therapies & ways to care for our patients,” Malogolowkin said. On hand to provide a “high 5” and a thank you was 8-year-old cancer patient Alizah.
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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
This is the 4th consecutive year that Marcio Malogolowkin, chief of the Division of Pediatric Oncology-Hematology, has received a Hyundai Hope on Wheels grant. Image description: A person in a white coat holds out his painted hands.
A person in a white coat holds out his painted hands.
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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Hyundai Hope on Wheels delivered a $100,000 check to fight childhood cancer at @ucdaviscancer.bsky.social. Since 1998, Hyundai Hope on Wheels has awarded 14 grants to UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, totaling $1,310,000. Image description: 23 people gather, surrounding an enlarged check.
23 people gather, surrounding an enlarged check.
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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
“We are thrilled to expand access to pediatric gastroenterology services into the Folsom community and surrounding areas," said Daphne Say, division chief of pediatric GI at UC Davis Health health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...
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UC Davis Health now offers pediatric gastroenterology services at Folsom Turn Pike Clinic
Infants, children and teens with gastrointestinal conditions can now receive care at Folsom Turn Pike Clinic.
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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
We're proud to now offer Tzield, also known as teplizumab, a first-in-class biologic therapy designed to delay the onset and progression of type 1 diabetes (T1D). The new availability expands early intervention options for families in the region. health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...
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New biologic therapy at UC Davis Health delays onset of type 1 diabetes
UC Davis Health now offers Tzield (teplizumab), a first-in-class biologic therapy designed to delay the onset and progression of type 1 diabetes.
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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Congratulations to the 3 extraordinary champions whose leadership, generosity and dedication helped make 2025 a remarkable year for children’s healthcare in Northern Calif. health.ucdavis.edu/children/new...
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Children’s Miracle Network honors award recipients at annual kickoff
Children’s Miracle Network honored three champions at its 2026 kickoff after raising $4.4 million in 2025 to support pediatric care at UC Davis Children’s Hospital.
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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
A new computational technique could help neonatologists personalize treatments. health.ucdavis.edu/children/new...
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Delivering better care for premature infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia
A study has demonstrated a new computational method that could better predict which infants will develop bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Infant ostomy care is provided to parents through Stool School, a special program to help parents prepare to bring their newborns with anorectal malformations home. health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...
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“Stool School” helps parents master infant ostomy care
When Michael Randel was born with no anal opening, his family enrolled in a unique program to learn how to care for his ostomy.
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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Our Project ADAM Sacramento program helps schools and communities prepare for sudden cardiac arrest emergencies. Find out how your school can be heart safe. health.ucdavis.edu/children/ser...
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Heart Safe Schools | Project ADAM Sacramento | UC Davis Children's Hospital
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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Project ADAM Junior Board members held a student-run CPR training day at Davis Senior High School this month! Image description: 1. A person demonstrates hands-only CPR on a manikin. 2. A person talks with a microphone kneeling in front of a manikin
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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
UC Davis Children’s Hospital is the only hospital in Sacramento to be recognized in Newsweek's Best Children's Hospitals ranking. health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...
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Newsweek names UC Davis Children’s Hospital among America’s best
UC Davis Children’s Hospital has been named one of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by Newsweek magazine and Statista, a global market research and consumer data firm.
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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Daniel Gould, social worker; Manny Miller, registered dietitian; and Sultanna Iden, registered nurse.
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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
From left to right: Sarah Woods, nurse practitioner; Abby Leon, research coordinator; Erin Conboy-Heiser, registered nurse and nurse manager of pediatric specialty clinics; Rachael Lee, nurse practitioner and inpatient diabetes educator;
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UC Davis Children's Hospital @ucdavischildren.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Did you know many of our incredible pediatric diabetes team members have had type 1 diabetes since childhood? Our team knows what it is like to have type 1 diabetes because they have also been there! Image description: 7 people stand side-by-side, smiling.
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UC Davis Health @ucdavishealth.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Inside a hot car, symptoms can escalate fast, starting with flushed skin or vomiting and progressing to seizures, organ failure and death.   That is why it's important to ACT: Avoid heatstroke, create reminders and take action if you see a child in a hot car alone. @ucdavischildren.bsky.social
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