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Hospital CEO Departs for New Challenge
After seven plus years of leadership and a long record of accomplishments, Anne Diamond announced this week she will be stepping down in August as CEO of UConn John Dempsey Hospital to pursue a new career challenge.
Simulation Center Offers Safe Learning for Students and Clinicians
The new Clinical Simulation Center at UConn Health provides students and healthcare providers a hands-on learning experience in a safe environment.
MD/PhD Students Attend Premiere Meeting for Physician Scientists
Four UConn MD/PhD students attended the nation's premiere meeting for physician-scientists in Chicago last month. The Joint Meeting brings together the two major honorific societies for mid-career and senior physician-scientists leaders plus in-training early career members of the American Physician Scientists Association (APSA).
Love of Nature and Animals Now on Display at UConn Health
The art exhibits of both Lori Racicot-Burrous and Peter Simard will be shown at the Celeste LeWitt Gallery at UConn Health until Sept. 7, 2017.
Dedication of CT Lions Eye Research Foundation Waiting Room
The Connecticut Lions Eye Research Fund was celebrated May 20 with the naming of the Ophthalmology Waiting Room on the 5th floor of the Outpatient Pavilion. Over 40 UConn Health leaders, staff and guests were there to mark the important milestone.
Patient Gives ‘Thumbs Up’ for Wide Awake Hand Surgery
The numbness and tingling in her hands kept Lena Knowles up at night. Watch the video to learn how UConn Health orthopedic surgeon Joel Ferreira was able to relieve her carpal tunnel pain with a procedure that minimally impacted her active lifestyle.
Hospital Tower at UConn Health Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary
University Tower at UConn Health is celebrating its one-year anniversary. Watch the video to relive the big moments.
Young Heart Attack Survivor: ‘Don’t Ignore the Warning Signs’
Thirty-six year old Brad Lauer, a heart attack survivor, thanks UConn Health for a complete recovery and says even if you're young - don't ignore the warning signs of a heart attack.
UConn Health/JAX to Host International Conference on Genomics and Ethics
A three-day international conference focusing on the ethical, legal and social implications of genomic research will be held June 5 - 7 on the UConn Health/JAX campus.
Patient ‘Feels Like New Woman’ After Minimally Invasive Procedure
She’d been suffering for months but the usual treatments didn’t help. So Kim DeGumbia turned to Dr. Danielle Luciano at UConn Health, a Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology. Now Kim is feeling great and back to her normal routine. Watch the video to learn more about the benefits of minimally invasive surgery.