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Podcast: TARGETing PTSD
As Veteran's Day approaches, and with the 10-year anniversary of the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School not far behind, UConn Health clinical psychologists Julian Ford and Rocio Chang discuss post-traumatic stress disorder on the November 2022 episode of the UConn Health Pulse podcast.
COVID Shots as Part of Recommended Routine
Measles, Mumps, Rubella… and now, COVID-19. A UConn Health pediatrics expert helps explain the addition of the COVID-19 vaccines to the CDC’s recommended immunization schedule for children and adults.
Fighting Fragility Fractures
Fractures in older adults often are related to osteoporosis, and can increase the chances of additional fractures and other health problems that can be debilitating. UConn Health’s fracture liaison service takes a multispecialty approach to treating and preventing these injuries.
Spotlight on Services: UConn Health Pharmacy
Meet some of the pharmacy employees who are part of a dedicated staff that includes more than 85 employees in nearly 20 roles, many in areas that never close.
Podcast: Serving the Underserved; Primary Care Outlook
Dr. Bruce Gould, UConn School of Medicine professor emeritus, explains how delivering care to underserved populations serves needs of today while preparing the next generation of health care providers to serve the needs of tomorrow.
Nuances of Prostate Cancer Detection
Multiparametric MRI may not definitively identify or rule out prostate cancer, but it often tells us enough to inform a treatment course and can help reduce the need for biopsy in some men, as UConn Health’s Dr. Benjamin Ristau explains.
Physician Returns With Elite Training in Challenging Infections
Two years after completing an internal medicine residency at UConn Health, Dr. David Fraulino is back, now as a faculty physician, bringing specialized expertise in especially difficult infectious disease.
White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy Recognizes UConn’s Indoor Air Quality Initiative Fighting COVID-19
A DIY air filtration device assembled by fifth graders in Hartford makes its way to Washington, thanks to a cross-campus effort
Keeping It Clean for Patient, Staff Safety
UConn Health’s housekeepers are the front-line folks who don't provide patient care, but provide a safe, healthy environment for those who do. Housekeeping and Environmental Services Appreciation Week is Sept. 11-17.
UConn Health’s New Chief Privacy Officer Arrives
Elle Box joins as assistant vice president for health care compliance.