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Local girl’s leg and life saved a second time after cancer returns

UC Davis Health — September 12, 2022

Osteosarcoma – a type of bone cancer – often leads to amputation. Lydia’s leg was already saved once, and she was cancer-free. Until she wasn’t. Her family feared she’d lose her leg … or worse, her life. Doctors were able to save both.

Lydia Alwan with Zee Bee

Improving electronic health communication

UC Davis Health — September 9, 2022

A new study looks at how medical teams use electronic health records systems to communicate. The multidisciplinary research is expected to identify ways to improve the flow of information and enhance teamwork to improve the quality of patient outcomes.

Medical person completing chart during a video visit

Free youth heart event screens more than 300 kids and young adults

UC Davis Health — September 8, 2022

More than 300 children and young adults attended a free heart screening event at Jesuit High School last month. The goal was to identify youth with an undiagnosed heart condition. The event was hosted by the Kyle J. Taylor Foundation in collaboration with UC Davis Health and Project ADAM Sacramento.

A young person receives an electrocardiogram.

Healthy Aging Clinic awarded age-friendly designation

UC Davis Health — September 8, 2022

UC Davis Health's Healthy Aging Clinic’s commitment to age-friendly care paves way for national recognition that focuses on what matters most to patients. Patients from coast to coast are praising this personalized approach at the one-stop clinic.

Physician in white lab coat talks with male and female patients wearing masks

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