The increase is a result of several factors, including the Sacramento region\u2019s continued population growth and exceptional care provided by the department.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Over the past 15 years, emergency department visits have climbed steadily, with patient volume rising about 3% each year.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe work in an emergency department that cares for a lot of very sick and seriously injured patients,\u201d said James F. Holmes<\/a>, the Bo Tomas Brofeldt Endowed Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at UC Davis Health<\/a>. \u201cReaching this milestone is a testament to our team\u2019s dedication, professionalism and resilience. They continue to rise to the challenge and provide exceptional care in even the most demanding situations.\u201d<\/p>\n As the only Level I trauma center north of San Francisco \u2014 and one of just three in California that serve both adults and children<\/a> \u2014 UC Davis Health cares for many patients with serious and complex medical needs. The UC Davis Medical Center<\/a> also offers care in more than 150 specialties, including several that are ranked among the best in the nation<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cMany patients come to UC Davis because of the high level of care they receive here,\u201d added Holmes. \u201cServing this community is our mission. Whether it\u2019s trauma, critical illness or any urgent need, we are here to provide the care people depend on.\u201d<\/p>\n A major reason for the growth in emergency care is the growth in population: The four-county Sacramento region has added more than 350,000 residents since 2010, according to the U.S. Census Bureau<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n But there are other factors, too, such as an emergency department that consistently provides high-quality care \u2014 and access to a large number of specialists compared to other hospitals. Patients seek care at UC Davis Health from a 33-county area, and in the most critical cases arrive at the emergency room by helicopter from remote parts of Northern California.<\/p>\n As the Sacramento region\u2019s population continues to expand, UC Davis Health is turning to innovative solutions to adapt for more patients.<\/p>\n Among the new initiatives this year is the Immediate Advanced Care program, which will provide care for patients with acute care events, such as a broken arm. The program is designed to ease pressure on the busy emergency department and help patients receive care more quickly.<\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/trauma-patient.jpg\")
\nUC Davis Medical Center is the only Level I trauma center north of San Francisco \u2014 and one of just three in California \u2014 for adults and children.<\/p>\n![\"Two](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/patient-care.jpg\")
\nThe Immediate Advanced Care program will provide care for patients with acute care events, such as a broken arm or leg.\u00a0<\/p>\n