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Health Disparities Institute Now Open in Hartford
UConn Health has opened its new Health Disparities Institute, relocated to Main Street in Hartford and positioned in the heart of the communities it serves.
UConn Med Students Pedaling for Public Health, Coast to Coast
Two UConn medical students are spending the summer on a cross-country bicycle tour to raise money for public health.
UConn Health June 2017 Programs, Events
Here is a list of UConn Health programs scheduled for June and early July 2017. This information will be updated with any additions or other schedule changes. Breast Cancer Support Group Thursday, June 1, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., UConn Health, Onyiuke Dining Room This is a support group intended for women under the age of […]
Connecticut’s Effective Formula for Cystic Fibrosis Screening
UConn Health, which screens seven of 10 Connecticut newborns for cystic fibrosis, unites institutions to support families throughout the process.
New Neurosurgery Chief Brings Elite Expertise to UConn Health
"The focus of my division is to optimize patient outcome. We’ll build a team that’s tailored and personalized for every single patient.," says Dr. Ketan Bulsara, UConn Health's new chief of neurosurgery.
Hormones and Menopause: What Women Should Know
Hot flashes are just part of the hormonal changes that take place when a woman reaches the end of her reproductive years. Dr. Anthony Luciano, veteran UConn Health obstetrician and gynecologist, tells us more.
Patient Satisfaction Soars in Hospital Tower’s 1st Year
As UConn Health celebrates the the opening of the new hospital tower one year ago, it’s also celebrating major gains in patient satisfaction scores.
UConn Health Graduates Classes of 2017
UConn Health held its 46th commencement exercises Monday at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts in Storrs.
A Better View of How Tumors Form in the Eye
UConn Health neuroscientists believe they are closing in on an explanation for the reason our corneas, the transparent layer that forms the front of our eyes, have a natural ability to prevent the formation of tumors.
Law Changer Among UConn Health’s Nightingale Nurses
Jane Presnick-Lyon is a relentless advocate for the people she serves. In her line of work, that alone doesn’t make her stand out. It just makes her a nurse. What does make her stand out is, she’s a nurse who led a charge to change Connecticut law to help mothers of critically ill newborns. And […]