What really happens when you roll your ankle? As the FIFA World Cup puts soccer in the spotlight, Dr. Eric Giza, team physician for Sacramento Republic FC, explains why a rolled ankle is actually a ligament injury.   Video: Giza talks from the Republic soccer field, images show injured player.

For many pediatric patients, going to a medical appointment can be scary and anxiety-inducing. Thankfully, our expertly trained child Life specialists can use tools like medical play to help ease fears and empower patients.   Video: Veronica Tuss walks through medical play. @ucdavismind.bsky.social

Our team recently held its first major training exercise for our Special Pathogen Treatment Center. Video description: Dr. Angel Desai and Dr. Stuart Cohen, speak to the camera. A training exercise with healthcare professionals are donning PPE.

A hot car can turn deadly in minutes.   Video description: Jennifer Rubin, injury prevention program manager, wears a blue UC Davis Health shirt, standing in front of a white car in a sunny parking lot during the summer. Text explains the ACT acronym.

This morning, pediatric patients at the @ucdavischildren.bsky.social enjoyed a special visit with A's players Zack Gelof, Max Muncy and Stomper the mascot. Thank you to the Athletics for making today feel like a home run! ⚾ Video: Two A's players in white jerseys are engaging with patients.

What are the most common food allergens in kids? Dr. Lena van der List breaks down the top 9 foods that cause the majority of food allergies in children, including cow’s milk, eggs, peanuts and more.   Video description: Dr. van der List is on camera, illustrations are shown for each allergen.

Does sunscreen cause cancer? Dermatologist Oma Agbai explains why that common online myth is not supported by evidence.   Video description: Dr. Agbai speaks directly to the camera from a studio. Images include people applying sunscreen.

As we wrap up #NursesWeek celebrations, we asked our nurses to describe the nursing profession in one word. However, we know their lifesaving, incredible and compassionate care goes much further than just one. Here are their responses.   Video: Nurses individually speak directly to the camera.

Our researchers recently solved a medical mystery. They knew that TRPM4 gene mutations cause serious heart diseases or serious skin diseases, but never both. The team discovered that body temperature and other factors played a role in gene activation. Image: Researchers wear white coats in a lab.

Happy #NursesWeek from Dean of the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, Stephen Cavanagh! @ucdavisbimson.bsky.social   Video description: Dean Cavanagh stands in front of a blue UC Davis Health background. A montage of photos of various nursing students.

Keenan Gibson, one of our vascular surgery residents, is one step closer to his goal of improving vascular surgery care, not only for patients in Sacramento but around the world. Image: Keenan Gibson and another health care professional in a surgical environment.

Orthopaedic surgeon Cassandra Lee shares her top tips to protect your body by preventing injuries in the gym and keep you feeling strong while you maintain your fitness.   Video description: Cassandra Lee speaks to the camera while holding a mini microphone and wearing a pink blazer.

#AutismAcceptanceMonth is an opportunity to build understanding and support for those with neurodevelopmental conditions. Veronica Tuss shares why autism acceptance matters to her as a provider and as a mother. @ucdavismind.bsky.social   Video: Veronica sits on a bench speaking to the camera.

Congratulations to Simon Cherry, distinguished professor emeritus of radiology and biomedical engineering, for receiving the ESMI Award from the European Society of Molecular Imaging (ESMI)! Image description: From left to right: Irene Marco Ruiz, Simon Cherry and Bernd Pichler stand and smile.

The @ucdavis.bsky.social, the city of Sacramento and Wexford Science & Technology today released the inaugural Aggie Square Community Benefits Partnership Agreement (CBPA) Annual Progress Report, highlighting early outcomes and investments tied to the development. Image: The lobby of Aggie Square.

It's been nearly a year since Aggie Square held its formal inauguration, and the innovation district is already making a strong impact on the community! Image: Aggie Square stands on a sunny corner with trees, sidewalks, and people walking nearby under a blue sky.

Dean Blumberg explains how the highly contagious measles virus spreads, the symptoms to watch for and what you can do to prevent yourself from getting measles: health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin... Description: Dr. Dean Blumberg is seen speaking at his desk with a large window behind him.

We're excited to share that Joseph Galante, our chief medical officer, has been named to Becker's Hospital Review’s “252 Hospital and Health System Chief Medical Officers to Know” list for 2026! Image description: Galante smiles at the camera in a blue suit.

“It paves the way for new treatment options for children with birth defects. The future is exciting for cell and gene therapy before birth," said Diana Farmer, the CuRe Trial’s principal investigator and chair of the @ucdavissurgery.bsky.social. Image: Two people are standing and looking at a baby.

Our CuRe Trial just hit a new major milestone! The research team safely performed the world's first spina bifida treatment that combines fetal surgery with stem cells, offering new hope for children with the lifelong condition. Image: Diana Farmer in surgery, wearing blue surgical gown and cap.

A year after its launch, the "From Labs to Lives" campaign is spotlighting the researchers who are working to improve lives through their work across @ucdavis.bsky.social and UC Davis Health. Image: A view from inside a PET scan shows two people. Text reads “Real Research. Real People. Real Impact.”

A groundbreaking achievement for congenital heart care! Cardiologist Daniel Cortez implanted the first known atrial leadless pacemakers in patients with lateral tunnel and extracardiac Fontan circulation. Learn more: health.ucdavis.edu/psychiatry/n... Image: A hand is shown holding a pacemaker.

Living a heart-healthy lifestyle can be achieved by modifying your daily habits. Here are some tips from our cardiologists for this #AmericanHeartMonth.   Video description: Several cardiologists are wearing red outfits and standing indoors at Aggie Square.

We are proud to share that Sergey Stavisky and David Brandman made the 2026 TIME100 Health List for a breakthrough that helped a person with ALS speak again! health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin... Image: Sergey and David stand in professional attire, smiling at the camera. @ucdavisresearch.bsky.social

We are proud to be the first in the region to have a new radiation oncology technology available at @ucdaviscancer.bsky.social! Image: A group of people stands in front of a large Radixact radiotherapy machine. They are holding a long blue ribbon. One person is holding ceremonial scissors.

Today is National #WearRedDay. It's more than just a color; it's a movement to bring awareness to women's cardiovascular health. Learn more about the warning signs and symptoms of a heart attack in women: health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cultiva... Image: Women stand on a staircase in the shape of a heart.

Does “no pain, no gain” really apply to exercise? Professor Keith Baar @ucdavis.bsky.social explains why soreness isn’t always a sign of progress and how real muscle gains happen as your body adapts to exercise over time. Video: Keith Baar demonstrates a strength training exercise in the gym.

Our researchers are leading a first-of-its-kind heart failure clinical trial that tests a minimally invasive procedure to reduce pressure in the heart. We are the only site in the Sacramento region offering this option. health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin... Image: Five people in scrubs hold a banner.

We’re honored to be named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2025 list of Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Heart Programs! Image description: Cardiologist Jeffrey Southard with a smiling patient in front of a blurred hospital background.

Garen Wintemute, ER physician and director of the @ucdaviscvp.bsky.social, was recently featured in a new documentary from @kcranews.bsky.social: "Liberty and Limits: Guns in California." Image: Garen Wintemute, wearing blue medical scrubs and a stethoscope, stands in a hospital hallway.