News releases
February 2021
Med chicks and chill
February 26, 2021
UC Davis Medical Center’s always popular peregrine family returns for its third season of being live streamed from the top of the hospital in Sacramento.
UC Davis Health launches nine-year process for rebuilding hospital to meet state seismic requirements
February 26, 2021
UC Davis Health today announced plans for an expansion of the UC Davis Medical Center with a project called ‘California Tower – part of the health system’s long-time commitment to improving health in local neighborhoods and across Northern California.
Bold new initiative helps address California’s shortage of mental health providers
February 24, 2021
UC Davis Health advanced practice providers work to address mental health disparities in California.
Zero medical center patients admitted with flu this season
February 18, 2021
No patients admitted to the UC Davis Medical Center tested positive for the flu this entire season, and experts credit flu vaccines, masking and social distancing with averting a possible “twindemic” of influenza and COVID-19.
UC Davis surgery resident awarded grant to create palliative care curriculum
February 17, 2021
Surgical resident Jennifer Geiger has received a $30,000 research grant to devise a new curriculum that teaches residents how to better communicate with patients facing end-of-life decisions.
Bariatric surgery team provides tools for success
February 17, 2021
Feeling like her weight held her back, Breeanna Meunier chose bariatric surgery at UC Davis Health and a team committed to her long-term success.
UC Davis Medical Center recognized for higher quality in maternity care
February 11, 2021
UC Davis Medical Center is proud to be recognized by Blue Shield of California with a Blue Distinction Centers (BDC) for Maternity Care designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.
The recipe for good health starts with food
February 5, 2021
With a focus on good health, UC Davis Health’s Food and Nutrition Services team has made it their mission to source ingredients from Northern California farms and ranches.
Nursing leader Judie Boehmer named board president of Sacramento’s Ronald McDonald House
February 4, 2021
Judie Boehmer, a nursing executive at UC Davis Health, has been appointed board president for Sacramento’s Ronald McDonald House.
January 2021
UC Davis Health launches COVID-19 patient vaccinations (video)
January 12, 2021
UC Davis Health began vaccinating its first patients for COVID-19 today.
COVID-19 vaccine information for UC Davis Health patients announced
January 8, 2021
UC Davis Health began notifying its patients today about vaccinations for COVID-19.
New membership signals dedication to improving quality of nursing care for older-adult patients
January 5, 2021
NICHE membership demonstrates UC Davis Health’s organizational commitment and continued progress in improving quality and enhancing the patient and family experience of older adults.
Learn more about our major awards and honors » 
