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$4 million donation from Daryl Geweke supports glaucoma research and treatment

UC Davis Health — September 13, 2022

The Eye Center at UC Davis Health has two new endowed chairs focused on glaucoma research and treatment, thanks to a $4 million donation from business entrepreneur Daryl Geweke. James D. Brandt and Nicholas R. Marsh-Armstrong are the inaugural holders of the new endowed chairs.

Three men and one woman stand in front of a shady tree; the two men in the middle are in academic robes and hold placards.

Future physician assistants take oath of practice

UC Davis Health — September 12, 2022

The physician assistant Class of 2022 gathered to mark the formal transition from student to health care professional: They took the oath, in which they pledged to put the health, safety and privacy of patients first, and adhere to a professional code of ethics.

A group of P.A. students wearing white coats stand shoulder-to-shoulder reading their oath

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

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