UC Davis Medical Center Designated First Special Pathogen Treatment Center in Northern California (health.ucdavis.edu)

• UC Davis Medical Center receives $1.2 million from CDPH for SPTC designation.
• It will be the first NSPS Level 2 facility in Northern California.
• The center is equipped to handle Ebola and Marburg cases, with upgraded isolation rooms and staff training.

"UC Davis Medical Center is set to become the first Special Pathogen Treatment Center (SPTC) in Northern California, designated as a National Special Pathogens System (NSPS) Level 2 facility. With $1.2 million from the California Department of Public Health, the hospital will upgrade airborne infection isolation rooms, invest in specialized equipment, and train staff to handle patients with pathogens like Ebola and Marburg. This partnership with Cedars-Sinai enhances California's response capacity."