When Solano County sought to improve the way it delivers behavioral health programs to underserved populations, its leaders turned to UC Davis for help. Five years later, the Behavioral Health Division is more responsive to the needs of diverse communities.
UC Davis Health is looking to the future of health care and increasing the amount of digital telehealth visits to reach more patients in more places. Telehealth visits have proven to be an effective way for many populations to access care.
Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome (FXTAS) is a progressive genetic condition that causes movement challenges and cognitive decline. UC Davis MIND Institute researchers have shown, for the first time, how FXTAS can manifest in its earliest stages.
Barton Memorial Hospital is participating in an ongoing clinical trial by UC Davis Health, aimed at improving trauma care for children in the region. The study was designed for pediatric trauma patients who require a transfer to a higher level of care.
Rural hospitals affiliated with UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center through the Cancer Care Network will have UC Davis staff on site to increase diversity in cancer clinical trials. This will also give patients living in remote areas access to the latest research and treatments.
Follow-up care after an asthma-related visit to the emergency department may help prevent future emergency visits for children, a new study led by UCSF researchers found.
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