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Accelerating Lab Results
The Core Lab in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at UConn Health has an advanced automated track system called the Accelerator. It quickly and efficiently analyzes hundreds of specimens a day so doctors and patients get their lab results sooner.
Simply the Best Feeling: UConn Health Enables Dad to Dance at Daughter’s Wedding
'It makes you feel good that you're really able to help'
Celebrating 50 Years: UConn Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine
It’s been 50 years since the UConn Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine were founded. The current deans reflect back on the history of the schools and how much has been accomplished over the last several decades in education, research, patient care, and service to the community.
UConn Health 2021 Milestones
As we approach the end of 2021, we review the milestones that challenged and inspired us throughout the year.
UConn Health Minute: Complex Spine Disorders
A complex spine disorder is a serious condition that can be painful and limit your daily activities. Because it’s more difficult to treat, UConn Health has assembled a collaborative, multidisciplinary team who can expertly handle all aspects of your care.
UConn Health Minute: Fall Prevention
Falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults and the loss of their mobility can be devastating. The UConn Center on Aging offers programs aimed at not only rehabbing after a fall but preventing them from happening in the first place.
UConn Health Minute: Hernia Repair
Hernias don’t usually get better on their own but not all need repairing. Dr. Brian Shames, division chief of general surgery, says the experts at UConn Health can help you determine whether watchful waiting or surgery is your best option.
UConn Health Minute: Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Normal pressure hydrocephalus is a brain disorder whose symptoms often mimic Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease. As neurologist Neha Prakash explains, UConn Health’s multidisciplinary team has the expertise to accurately diagnose this complex condition.
UConn Health Minute: High Risk Pregnancy
With a high-risk pregnancy, mom or baby might be at increased risk of health problems before, during or after delivery. As Dr. Richard Wagner explains, the maternal-fetal medicine physicians at UConn Health have undergone advanced training to offer the special monitoring and care that high risk pregnancies require.
UConn Health Minute: Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that can cause symptoms such as anemia, pain, and fatigue. UConn Health’s New England Sickle Cell Institute is unique in the region and employs a multidisciplinary team who assists with the medical and emotional needs of patients.