Blog – UC Davis Children's Hospital

Interventional cardiologist at UC Davis Children’s Hospital does for baby Katie what others can’t

Katie Herrmann was born with a hole in her heart. Every baby is. It’s called a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). For most full-term babies, the hole closes within a few days….

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Putting your money where the miracles are: NICU Webcams

Meet Alfredo. He weighed just 2 lbs, 8.9 oz when delivered at UC Davis Children’s Hospital in August. Born months early, he remains in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)…

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A special train makes the trip to the doctor’s office easier for kids

Going to the doctor’s office is not something kids typically look forward to. Unless, that is, they’re headed to the pediatric specialty clinic at the Glassrock Building at UC Davis…

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Putting your money where the miracles are: A high tech, kid friendly ambulance

Ever ridden in an ambulance? If you have, you know it can be the longest ride of your life. For kids, it often seems even longer. Enter the new child-focused…

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A new kidney for Braylin

The power of social media, when utilized for good, can make a profound impact on someone’s life. In this case, that someone is UC Davis Children’s Hospital patient, Braylin McMullin….

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E. coli threatens Braylin’s life

Diagnosed with E.coli at three years old, Braylin McMullin was struggling. Her kidneys had already begun to shut down. From there, it was a rush to surgery, then to the…

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Gamers to play round the clock for UC Davis Children’s Hospital

Sacramento Extra Life Guild members are gearing up for Extra Life’s annual Game Day on Nov. 2. Funds raised will support patients and programs at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, the…

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Golf helped Caleb cope with his health challenges

From the beginning, Caleb Smith has been fighting the odds. Born with multiple congenital heart defects, he would undergo surgery at UC Davis Children’s Hospital as an infant. More surgeries…

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Help Grow the Dance Marathon Movement

During the 2019-2020 school year, the Miracle Network Dance Marathon movement is hoping to grow by establishing new Dance Marathon organizations on more than 20 college and university campuses throughout…

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All treats, no tricks thanks to Spirit Halloween

Halloween can be scary for kids. So can hospitalization. Thanks to Spirit Halloween, it’s all treats for pediatric patients at UC Davis Children’s Hospital this season. Spirit Halloween supports Child…

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