Oral Vitamin K—US Newborns Need an FDA-Approved Option This Viewpoint describes rising rates of parent declination of intramuscular vitamin K prophylaxis for newborns and recommends development of a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)–approved oral form...

Vitamin K shots for newborns help the body form blood clots that stop bleeding, but more families are declining the shots and are turning to oral Vitamin K, which is currently unregulated. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

A New Chapter Begins — Ralph Waldo Emerson Memorial Association A press release from the Ralph Waldo Emerson Memorial Association (RWEMA) announcing expanded leadership and the 2026 opening date for the Emerson House.

Dr. Jonathan Kohler, medical director of pediatric trauma and interim co-chief of pediatric surgery, is a descendant of Ralph Waldo Emerson and now serves on the board of trustees for the Ralph Waldo Emerson Memorial Association. Congratulations, Dr. Kohler! rwema.org/blog/a-new-c...

A person in a white coat stands in the doorway of a van greeting a child carried by her parent.

Five people stand in front of a van with the driver's door open.

We are expanding access to pediatric specialty care through our Pediatric Mobile Clinic. The vehicle delivers specialty medical and mental health services directly to schools, mental health orgs, and community agencies across the Sacramento region. health.ucdavis.edu/children/new...

Baby treated before birth for spina bifida shows mobility gains YouTube video by ABC10

A landmark trial focused on treating one of the most severe types of Spina Bifida at UC Davis Health combines fetal surgery with stem cells.
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YOLO Run raises funds for UC Davis Children’s Hospital on May 16 UC Davis Children’s Hospital teams up with the NEC Society for the second annual YOLO Run on May 16.

NEC is an intestinal disease that affects medically fragile infants during their 1st weeks of life. UC Davis Children’s Hospital provides lifesaving care for babies with NEC. The NEC Society advances NEC research, education & advocacy. Join us for this run/walk!

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NorCal AIDS Cycle benefits UC Davis Children’s Hospital Registration is now open for the 2026 NorCal AIDSCycle, which raises funds for the Pediatric Infectious Disease Clinic at UC Davis Children’s Hospital.

Registration is now open for the 2026 NorCal AIDS Cycle, which raises funds for HIV/AIDS service providers in the Sacramento Valley, including the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Clinic at UC Davis Children’s Hospital. health.ucdavis.edu/children/new...

Art Therapy at UC Davis Children's Hospital YouTube video by UC Davis Health

They provide both individual and group art therapy sessions for children of all ages and developmental levels to promote self-expression, communication and coping. Check out this video to learn more about our art therapy program: youtu.be/EVW2XGJ2Kng?...

In addition to March being Child Life Month, this week we are also celebrating Creative Arts Therapy Week! Our art therapists are an integral part of the Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy team at UC Davis Children's Hospital.

Why Are American Kids Such Picky Eaters? | KQED We talk to Helen Zoe Veit about children's appetites, and what we can learn from the past to expand kids’ palates — and help parents feel less overwhelmed at dinner time.

Do you have a picky eater at home? Dr. Erik Fernandez y Garcia shares tips, from his experience as both a UC Davis pediatrician and a parent, to help families in this week's @kqedforum.bsky.social www.kqed.org/forum/201010...

Child Life Services at UC Davis Children's Hospital YouTube video by UC Davis Health

Happy Child Life Month! Child life specialists are experts in child development and focus on the emotional well-being of hospitalized children and their families to reduce anxiety and promote coping. Join in celebrating our certified child life specialists thru March! www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7Zw...

St. Baldrick’s creates shear shenanigans while supporting young cancer warriors Cancer center invites community to “Brave the Shave” March 14 to go bald while raising money for vital childhood cancer research.

Join the fight against childhood cancer by shaving your head to stand in solidarity with young cancer warriors while raising money for cancer research.

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13 people stand around CAARE Center sign outside

Too often, people with eating disorders are unseen or unsupported due to stigma, misinformation and barriers to care.

Our CAARE Center is increasing awareness to fight and commit to change, and support children, teens and young adults recovering from eating disorders. #EatingDisorderAwareness

A new space for kids: Pediatric Surgery and Specialty Clinic reopens in Cypress The new Cypress location is the first dedicated outpatient clinic on the UC Davis Health campus for pediatric surgical patients.

Our UC Davis pediatric surgery team has a new clinic location! Located in the Cypress Building, it is the first dedicated outpatient clinic on the UC Davis Health campus for pediatric surgical patients. health.ucdavis.edu/news/feature...

UC Davis Health podcast earns London Global Learning Expansion grant UC Davis Health’s Mapping Healthcare podcast has been awarded The Peter and Marion London Global Learning Expansion Grant from UC Davis Global Affairs.

UC Davis pediatrician Ulfat Shaikh's Mapping Healthcare podcast has been awarded The Peter and Marion London Global Learning Expansion Grant from UC Davis Global Affairs. health.ucdavis.edu/children/new...

First-ever in-utero stem cell therapy for fetal spina bifida repair is safe, study finds A UC Davis Health research team has safely performed the world’s first spina bifida treatment combining fetal surgery with stem cells, according to results from Phase 1 of an ongoing clinical trial. T...

The CuRe Trial is exploring whether stem cells can add regenerative power to surgery, potentially improving mobility and quality of life.

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UC Davis Health performs first atrial leadless pacemaker implant in Fontan patients UC Davis Health has achieved a medical first that brings new hope to congenital heart patients born with a single ventricle.

UC Davis Health has achieved a medical first that brings new hope to congenital heart patients born with a single ventricle health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...

Spirit Halloween donates $111,908 to UC Davis Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department Spirit Halloween has donated $111,908 to the UC Davis Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department.

Thank you to Spirit Halloween and Spirit of Children Foundation for donating $111,908 to our Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department. Our team makes the hospital less scary for kids through art and music therapy, play opportunities and more! health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...

Easter basket donations needed for hospitalized children You can help bring a smile to kids staying at UC Davis Children’s Hospital during Easter by donating goodies to include in their Easter baskets via a designated Amazon wish list.

Help make Easter special this year for children who are hospitalized at our hospital by donating Easter basket supplies on our Amazon wishlist.
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Introducing ‘Little Lessons’: A video series with helpful advice from UC Davis Health pediatrician Pediatrician Lena van der List shares her knowledge about a range of children’s health topics in Little Lessons, a new YouTube video series launched by UC Davis Health.

“Parenting is a journey and I hope to give parents all the tools that they need to be successful through every age and stage of their child’s development.” - Dr. Lena van der List, UC Davis pediatrician
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Congratulations to our PICU nursing team, who earned the silver Beacon Award for Excellence! 🎉🎉🎉health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlines/uc-davis-...

UC Davis Children’s Hospital winter newsletter now available The winter issue of Progress Notes newsletter features research developments, patient milestones, staff awards and more.

Our winter newsletter is here! health.ucdavis.edu/children/new...

Feeling sick? Stay home and away from others so you don’t spread respiratory viruses like flu, COVID-19 and RSV. Call your doctor — they might recommend a prescription treatment to prevent your illness from becoming serious.

Protecting newborn brains: A conversation with neonatal neurologist Courtney Wusthoff Neonatal neurologist Courtney Wusthoff discusses cooling treatment and EEG monitoring as best practices for newborns with potential hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy and seizures.

Dr. Courtney Wusthoff was instrumental in developing the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society guideline on indications for continuous EEG in neonates. She shares the best practices in treating newborns with potential HIE or suspected seizures.
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Registration now open for annual Donut Dash fundraiser Fun run that supports UC Davis Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department is March 7 at William Land Park in Sacramento.

Registration for the 18th annual Donut Dash is now open.

Funds raised have purchased video gaming carts, iPads, a 3D printer, art supplies and musical instruments for our hospitalized children.

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Pediatric pulmonology and sleep medicine services now offered at Folsom Turn Pike Clinic UC Davis Health pediatric pulmonology has expanded its services to Folsom’s Turn Pike Clinic on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

“We are so pleased to be able to bring our care closer to home for pediatric patients in the Folsom area,” said Nandalike, who is chief of pediatric pulmonology at UC Davis Health.

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Country Cares for Kids Radiothon raises $85K in inaugural year Local radio station KNCI 105.1 FM raised more than $85,000 for UC Davis Children’s Hospital in partnership with Children’s Miracle Network.

The first-ever Country Cares for Kids Radiothon last month on KNCI 105.1 FM raised more than $85,000 in support of pediatric care for children and families across Northern California. health.ucdavis.edu/children/new...

3 people stand side by side in NICU. Person on the right holds newborn baby.

She found the right high-risk obstetrics and neurosurgical care team to understand her very unique medical situation. Read the story: health.ucdavis.edu/neurology/ne...

Newborn baby wears striped hat and has nasal oxygen tube

A few weeks before Thanksgiving, Darlene Hildebrandt and her husband welcomed their first child. They may never have met their healthy baby boy, and Hildebrandt herself may have faced life-threatening risks, had they not been referred to UC Davis Health earlier this year.

Flu surges in 45 states as doctor visits reach highest level in nearly 30 years About 5,000 people have died of the flu so far this season, including 9 children, as the Trump administration pulls back on advice to get kids vaccinated.

Doctors’ visits for flu-like symptoms — fevers, sore throat, extreme fatigue and body aches — have hit the highest level in nearly 30 years, according to the CDC, and are likely to continue to rise. At least 5,000 people have died this season, including 9 children. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

A person stands in a veterinary exam room holding a kitten close to their chest. The room has light-colored tiled walls, with medical supplies, gloves and equipment organized on shelves and wall mounts behind them.

What happens when pediatric and veterinary neurosurgeons work together?

A first-of-its-kind surgery with UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine to save Viggo, a kitten with hydrocephalus – and may someday help human babies. 🐈👶

Watch the incredible story: health.ucdavis.edu/news/feature...