News From Around the System

Rethinking how health research is done

UC Davis Health — January 28, 2026

A School of Nursing doctoral student’s experience with the T32 ReACH program reveals how improving health begins with people and place.

Doctor checks a child’s arm while a parent fills out paperwork.

Free youth heart screening set for March 22

UC Davis Health — January 27, 2026

A free heart screening will help identify young people who may have an undiagnosed heart condition.

Inside of a medical tent, a boy lies on a table while a female volunteer puts probes on his chest. A man sits with a laptop at a table.

Scientists find hidden diversity inside common brain parasite

UCR Health — January 26, 2026

UC Riverside study reshapes understanding of toxoplasmosis and identifies new paths for treatment

Cat and Toxoplasma gondii

Protecting newborn brains: A conversation with neonatal neurologist Courtney Wusthoff

UC Davis Health — January 25, 2026

Neonatal neurologist Courtney Wusthoff discusses cooling treatment and EEG monitoring as best practices for newborns with potential hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy and seizures.

Premature newborn baby girl

Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Program now CCS-approved

UC Davis Health — January 25, 2026

The Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Program at UC Davis Health is now a fully approved California Children’s Services Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Center.

Child lies in hospital bed with labrador dog.

How a single gene shapes gut health and IBD risk

UCR Health — January 22, 2026

UC Riverside studies reveal PTPN2’s role in keeping harmful bacteria in check and preventing inflammation

Hands holding gut image

Virtual Holiday Toy Drive raises more than $32K

UC Davis Health — January 21, 2026

The holidays were merry and bright for hospitalized kids, thanks to the Virtual Holiday Toy Drive donors.

Two people wearing red sweaters select toys from a display of toys.

Trees — not grass and other greenery — associated with lower heart disease risk in cities

UC Davis Health — January 20, 2026

Living in in urban areas with a higher percentage of trees is associated with a 4% decrease in cardiovascular disease, according to a new study.

Two images: One shows mature trees along a street and the second shows a wide green lawn in front of high-rise buildings.

Inspiring the next generation of cancer fighters

UC Davis Health — January 20, 2026

UC Davis Health has launched a unique program at Sheldon High School to motivate students to pursue cancer-related professions.

Group discussion in a classroom setting.

Pediatric pulmonology and sleep medicine services now offered at Folsom Turn Pike Clinic

UC Davis Health — January 15, 2026

UC Davis Health pediatric pulmonology has expanded its services to Folsom’s Turn Pike Clinic on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Exterior of Folsom Turn Pike Clinic

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