News From Around the System

Health professions students from disadvantaged backgrounds often faced childhood adversity

UC Davis Health — June 25, 2025

A new study finds that traumatic experiences also boosted resiliency for future doctors, nurses and veterinarians attending UC Davis

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UC Davis Health announces new 48X Complex with ribbon-cutting

UC Davis Health — June 25, 2025

The 48X Complex is a state-of-the-art outpatient surgery center that addresses the growing demand for same-day or overnight surgical services.

5 hospital leaders stand inside new center each holding part of a blue ribbon while center woman uses large scissors to cut it

Making cancer less stressful for young patients and families

UC Davis Health — June 24, 2025

Pediatric patients and their families at UC Davis can get help with the cancer journey thanks to the nonprofit Keaton’s Child Cancer Alliance.

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Using comic books to communicate health issues

UCR Health — June 24, 2025

UC Riverside’s David Lo has launched a series of graphic narratives to make public health information more accessible

Highlights from UCR’s 71st Commencement

UCR Health — June 24, 2025

UC Riverside concluded its 71st Commencement season on June 17, with UCR’s Class of 2025 walking at eight discipline- or degree-based ceremonies. Approximately 6,100 graduates, 35,000 in-person guests, 32,000 online streamers, and about 375 volunteer staff participated in the celebrations, which started on June 6. Highlanders belonging to specific groups…

Experiencing awe may help people with long COVID feel better mentally

UC Davis Health — June 23, 2025

In a new study, researchers examined how the feeling of awe might help people struggling with long COVID.

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New report aims to revitalize declining primary care in the U.S.

UC Davis Health — June 23, 2025

UC Davis hosted a national conference last October to discuss the crisis in primary care in the U.S. Now, an expert panel has released its recommendations

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Wheat germ may boost immunotherapy in cancer patients

UC Davis Health — June 20, 2025

Wheat germ may help bolster the natural cancer-fighting abilities system in patients who are getting treated with immunotherapy.

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UC Davis researchers honored by McKnight and Howard Hughes Medical Institute

UC Davis Health — June 19, 2025

UC Davis faculty Sergey Stavisky, Theanne Griffith and Elisa Zhang receive prestigious early-career recognition from McKnight Endowment Fund and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.