News From Around the System

Women’s Health Fair in downtown Riverside draws large crowds

UCR Health — November 24, 2025

Run by the Riverside Free Clinic, fair highlighted topics on women’s health

Women's Health Fair volunteers

Search for top spinal surgeon led Alaskan family to UC Davis

UC Davis Health — November 24, 2025

An Alaska family traveled 3,000 miles to UC Davis Health, where neurosurgeon Kee Kim restored hope through life-changing spine surgeries for both father and daughter.

Tiffany Balts riding luggage cart

Powne receives national fetal nurse award

UC Davis Health — November 24, 2025

Amy Powne, a pediatric surgery nurse practice manager with UC Davis Health, was honored with the 2025 Lori J. Howell Excellence in Fetal Nursing Award.

Two women stand next to each other holding glass awards.

New study shows species-specific ‘shedding’ could distort efficacy of cancer drugs targeting TIGIT

UC Davis Health — November 23, 2025

Anti-TIGIT immunotherapy drugs behave differently in macaques and humans. The findings may explain why immunotherapy anti-TIGIT antibodies have failed in Phase III trials.

A 3D illustration of immune modulation showing a representational Immune checkpoint protein in orange and terracotta against a blue background.

You’re not alone in caregiving

UC Davis Health — November 23, 2025

UC Davis Health’s Caregiver Consultation service provides personalized education and coaching to support caregivers.

Two women in yellow shirts stand beside each other smiling at camera

Two years after epilepsy surgery, 8-year-old is seizure-free and medication-free

UC Davis Health — November 23, 2025

Savon suffered up to 10 seizures each day. Now, thanks to the UC Davis Comprehensive Epilepsy program, he lives seizure free and without medications.

One boy is hugging his brother.

New clues to why some animals live longer

UCR Health — November 23, 2025

RNA “editing” process offers an explanation

A fast, lasting defense against a deadly virus

UCR Health — November 20, 2025

Scientists create a vaccine that shields against Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever within days and protects for over a year

Virtual toy drive makes the season merry for hospitalized kids

UC Davis Health — November 20, 2025

Want to make the holidays brighter for sick and injured children treated at UC Davis Children’s Hospital? Donate a toy.

UC Davis Medical Center

Community program boosts diet, fitness, and disease prevention for rural Latino families

UCR Health — November 19, 2025

UCR-led study found the Spanish-language program improves health habits in rural communities

Mother and daughter harvesting the land

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