FREE HELMET CHECKS FOR KIDS WHO BICYCLE, ROLLERBLADE AND SKATEBOARD
November 15, 2007 —  Trauma prevention specialists from UC Davis Children's Hospital will conduct bike helmet fittings and safety checks during the grand opening of the new Kohl's store in Elk Grove on Saturday, November 17, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at 8810 Calvine Road in Elk Grove.

AIR POLLUTION LINKED TO BRONCHITIS IN PRESCHOOLERS
October 11, 2007 —  In one of the first studies to examine air pollution in relation to infant and early childhood health, a UC Davis researcher has discovered a strong link between exposure to components of air pollution and acute bronchitis diagnoses in preschool-aged children.

UC DAVIS JOINS NATIONAL CHILDREN'S STUDY
October 4 — UC Davis Health System has been selected as a new site for the National Children's Study, which is assessing the effects of environmental and genetic factors on 100,000 children from before birth to age 21 in the United States. It is the largest study of child and human health ever conducted in the United States.

TEEN GIRLS REPORT ABUSIVE BOYFRIENDS TRY TO GET THEM PREGNANT
September 20, 2007 — UC Davis researcher urges health-care providers to look for signs of intimate partner violence.

EXPERIENCE LIFE'S FINER THINGS AT THE SECOND ANNNUAL "BLOOM"
September 14 — Interact with the new iPhone, get your face on the cover of Prosper Magazine, taste rare Scotch, check out exotic cars and high-performance racing bikes, view exclusive Michael Greene jewelry and preview spring's hottest fashions from DV8 Boutique and Franco Ferrini shoes. Hosted by KXTV News 10 and News Talk 1530 KFBK business reporter Kelly Brothers, event proceeds benefit the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit expansion at UC Davis Children's Hospital.

PREGNANT MOTHERS JOIN SEARCH FOR CAUSES OF AUTISM
August 8, 2007 —  Pregnant women and new moms who already have one child with autism joined researchers and federal officials today to announce UC Davis' latest initiative in autism science.

STEROID MEDICATIONS NOT EFFECTIVE IN TREATING LOWER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS IN CHILDREN
July 25, 2007 — The use of steroid medication to treat bronchiolitis — a common viral lower respiratory infection in infants — does not prevent hospitalization or improve their respiratory symptoms, according to a study published in the July 26 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine.

"PAINTING FOR MIRACLES" FEATURES ART INSPIRED BY HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN
June 6, 2007 — Regional artists with diverse creative styles will exhibit their work at the 3rd annual "Painting for Miracles" reception, art show and silent auction.

NIH PLANS NATIONAL PEDIATRIC SEIZURE STUDY
May 23, 2007 —  The scenario unfolds almost every day in the United States. A crowd gathers at a playground, or perhaps on a soccer field. A child has fallen to the ground, gripped by a seizure.

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NIH PLANS NATIONAL PEDIATRIC SEIZURE STUDY
May 22, 2007 —  Each day in the United States, children fall victim to status epilepticus-severe, persistent, life-threatening seizures that can strike without warning and do not stop.

CALIFORNIA TRAUMA TEAMS UNITE TO REDUCE CHILD INJURIES AND DEATHS DUE TO VEHICLE BACKOVERS AND TO IMPROVE PREVENTION
May 21, 2007 —  UC Davis Children's Hospital among seven collaborating on nontraffic injuries study

HIV IN BREASTMILK KILLED BY FLASH-HEATING, NEW STUDY FINDS
May 21, 2007 —  A simple method of flash-heating breast milk infected with HIV successfully inactivated the free-floating virus, according to a new study led by researchers at the Berkeley and Davis campuses of the University of California.

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CALIFORNIA HOSPITALS UNITE TO REDUCE VEHICLE BACKOVER INJURIES AND DEATHS TO CHILDREN
May 16, 2007 —  Every week in the United States at least 50 children are backed over in driveways or parking lots. In many cases, their injuries and deaths are due to vehicle "blind zones."

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CHILDREN WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES CHECK OUT SUMMER CAMPS JUST FOR THEM
April 20, 2007 —  Children with type 1 diabetes often have difficulty finding summer camps where they can have fun and receive necessary medical oversight.

STUDY SEEKS TO DEVELOP RULES FOR SAFER USE OF CT SCANNING ON CHILDREN WITH INTRA-ABDOMINAL INJURIES
April 12, 2007 —  James F. Holmes, associate professor of emergency medicine at UC Davis Health System, has received a three-year, $1.3 million grant to develop criteria for determining when computed tomography (CT) should be used on children with intra-abdominal injuries.

TWO-TIME CANCER SURVIVOR, AGE 10, NAMED AMBASSADOR FOR CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS
March 27, 2007 — Francesca Arnaudo, 10, a two-time cancer survivor from Ripon, Calif., has been chosen as California's representative in the Champions Across America tour, an awareness campaign to highlight the vital work of the nation's 170 Children's Miracle Network hospitals.

SURVIVAL RATE FOR CRITICALLY ILL CHILDREN AT UC DAVIS AMONG THE NATION'S BEST
March 16, 2007 —  Two weeks ago, when two-month old Jeremiah Cervantes-Bone couldn't possibly get enough air into his tiny, pneumonia-laden lungs, the emergency team in Oroville turned to pediatric critical care specialist Kourosh Parsapour at UC Davis Children's Hospital in Sacramento.

UC DAVIS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL RECEIVES GRANT TO INCREASE BOOSTER SEAT USE, REDUCE SEAT-BELT RELATED INJURIES
February 9, 2007 —  UC Davis emergency department and trauma prevention specialists announced today that they are joining forces with the California Office of Traffic Safety to educate parents about the importance of using booster seats for children who are not ready to “graduate” to seat belts.

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NEW GRANT REDUCES SEAT-BELT RELATED INJURIES TO CHILDREN, LEADS OFF CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY WEEK
February 8, 2007 —  Motor vehicle crashes are the number-one killer of children ages 4 to 14 in the United States

NEW TOOL HELPS ER DOCTORS DISTINGUISH CHILDREN WITH VIRAL MENINGITIS FROM THOSE WITH BACTERIAL MENINGITIS
January 2, 2007 —  A simple algorithm developed at Children's Hospital Boston and the University of California, Davis, Health System can help doctors rapidly distinguish infants and children with viral meningitis from those with bacterial meningitis — potentially reducing unnecessary hospital admissions and prolonged antibiotic treatment.

PEDIATRICIANS, CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION SPECIALISTS REMIND FAMILIES OF RESOURCES TO DIFFUSE STRESS, KEEP KIDS SAFE DURING THE HOLIDAYS
December 29, 2006 —  The holidays can be a very joyful time. But for many families, the holidays can be stressful and even dangerous for children.

UC DAVIS NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT RECEIVES DESIGN AWARD FROM MODERN HEALTHCARE
October 19, 2006 —  The neonatal intensive care unit at UC Davis Children's Hospital received an honorable mention from Modern Healthcare's 21st annual design awards.

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"PAINTING FOR MIRACLES" AND THE HEALING POWER OF ART
October 12, 2006 —  Sacramento artist Keri Goulart says every day that she is grateful for the health of her child. She knows that not all parents can say the same.

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TASTE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GOOD AND BAD SAKE
October 10, 2006 —  Quality is North American Food Distributing Company's first inspiration for the Northern California Sake Fest.

UC DAVIS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL RESEARCHER PINPOINTS GENETIC CAUSE OF CRANIOFACIAL BIRTH DEFECT
September 27, 2006 —  A research team led by a UC Davis Children's Hospital scientist has identified a genetic mutation as the cause of a congenital craniofacial birth defect called cranio-lenticulo-sutural dysplasia.

“PAINTING FOR MIRACLES” FEATURES ART INSPIRED BY CHILDREN FACING MEDICAL CHALLENGES
September 1, 2006 —  More than 20 local artists representing diverse creative styles — graffiti, multi-media, air brush and more — will exhibit their work at the “Painting for Miracles” reception, art show and silent auction. Their pieces — all painted on wood — interpret stories about kids from throughout the nation who have overcome medical challenges.

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MALOOFS HELP FAMILIES OF SICK AND INJURED CHILDREN
July 31, 2006 —  When a rare nervous-system disorder struck 5-year-old Solé Wagner, her parents were relieved to find out that UC Davis Children's Hospital had specialists who could help.

EXPERT IN CRANIOFACIAL BIRTH DEFECTS JOINS UC DAVIS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
June 7, 2006 —  Well-known pediatric geneticist Simeon Boyadjiev Boyd of the McKusick-Nathans Institute of Genetic Medicine at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, will join UC Davis Children's Hospital on June 12.

SACRAMENTO COMMERCIAL BANK SUPPORTS UC DAVIS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL EFFORTS TO REDUCE CHILD ABUSE
May 5, 2006 —  Sacramento Commercial Bank and UC Davis Children's Hospital combined forces today to help reduce child abuse. Representatives of both organizations announced the launch of the “Banking on Change for Children” initiative to fund expansion of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, a proven method of improving family relationships and reducing repeated reports to Child Protective Services.

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“BANKING ON CHANGE FOR CHILDREN” INITIATIVE LAUNCHED TO EXPAND UC DAVIS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM
May 2, 2006 —  The UC Davis CAARE Center and Sacramento Commercial Bank join forces to launch the “Banking on Change for Children” initiative.

MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSES EARN MORE THAN $5,000 IN CHANGE FOR UC DAVIS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
February 21, 2006 — Students at Silverado Middle School in Roseville are the first contributors to this year's “Coins for Kids” fundraising drive for UC Davis Children's Hospital.

STUDY FINDS SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION IN RESPIRATORY ILLNESSES IN BABIES BREASTFED SIX MONTHS VS. FOUR
February 6, 2006 — Babies fully breastfed for six months are less likely to suffer from respiratory illnesses in their first two years than babies fully breastfed for only four months, according to research conducted by investigators at UC Davis Children's Hospital, the University of Rochester and the American Academy of Pediatrics, Center for Child Health Research.

SPIKE IN CHILD-ABUSE CASES SPURS PEDIATRICIANS, ABUSE PREVENTION SPECIALISTS TO REMIND FAMILIES OF RESOURCES
December 21, 2005 — In the past few weeks, UC Davis Children's Hospital has treated seven children who were victims of abuse, three of whom died from their injuries.

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CONGRESSWOMAN MATSUI PROMOTES EARLY LITERACY AT UC DAVIS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
November 23, 2005 — A successful school-readiness program at UC Davis Children's Hospital provides free age-appropriate English- or Spanish-language books to children during visits to their pediatricians. Congresswoman Doris Matsui will tour the general pediatrics clinic and read to children to celebrate the hospital's commitment to early literacy and to promote the need for volunteer readers.

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KVIE SPECIAL TARGETS CHILDHOOD OBESITY, FEATURES UC DAVIS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S WEIGHT-MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
October 27, 2005 — KVIE's locally produced series “ViewFinder” features the issue of childhood obesity and the alarming rise of weight-related health issues among children and teenagers.

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ART GALLERY EXHIBIT BENEFITS UC DAVIS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL CHILD LIFE PROGRAM
October 3, 2005 — Sacramento artist Patrick Dullanty, who died of cancer in 2004, was known for his stylish and colorful depictions of Valley scenes and familiar landmarks. His contributions to the community are remembered with a special art exhibit titled “The River Show.”

KIDS LEARN STRATEGIES FOR AVOIDING DOG BITES THROUGH UNIQUE EDUCATION PROGRAM
August 17, 2005 — A lot of kids don’t know how to meet a dog. Stephanie Flaherty, chief resident and pediatrician with the UC Davis Medical Center, is working hard to change that.

—MEDIA ADVISORY— SAFETY TIPS HELP CHILDREN AVOID DOG BITES
August 16, 2005 — UC Davis Medical Center has treated 105 dog-bite victims since July of last year. Chief pediatric resident Stephanie Flaherty treated a few of those bite victims while training in the emergency department and has been teaching children how to avoid dog bites for the past two years.

TRIATHLON CHALLENGES KIDS TO BE HEALTHY AND HAVE FUN
August 8, 2005 — UC Davis Children's Hospital and Kohl's department store have partnered to sponsor the Davis Kids Triathlon, which is the largest triathlon for youth in the country.

"PAINTING FOR MIRACLES” EXHIBIT FEATURES ART INSPIRED BY HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN"
August 5, 2005 — More than 20 regional artists representing diverse creative styles—graffiti art, multi-media, air brush illustration and more—will exhibit their work at the "Painting for Miracles” reception, art show and silent auction.