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Dr. George Kuchel to Serve on the NIH National Advisory Council on Aging
Dr. George Kuchel has been invited by Xavier Becerra, The Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), to serve on the National Advisory Council on Aging.
UConn John Dempsey Hospital 2024 Annual Awards of Excellence
The 2024 recipients of the UConn John Dempsey Hospital Annual Awards of Excellence, sponsored by the hospital's Medical Staff, are honored for their exceptional dedication to patient care, passion for their roles, and collaborative efforts with the hospital’s medical staff.
Professor Cato T. Laurencin Receives Sigma Xi’s Highest Honor Gold Key Award at International Forum on Research Excellence
Dr. Cato T. Laurencin, University Professor and Albert and Wilda Van Dusen Distinguished Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, received the Gold Key Award from the Sigma Xi Scientific Research Honor Society.
John Driscoll Named UConn Health Board Chair
UConn Board of Trustees Chair Daniel Toscano has named John Driscoll as Chair of the Board of Directors of UConn Health effective December 12, 2024. He succeeds Sanford “Sandy” Cloud Jr. who is departing the UConn Health Board after nearly 20 years of service, including the last 13 as chair.
UConn John Dempsey Hospital Joins National Age-Friendly Health System Movement
UConn John Dempsey Hospital was recently accepted for participation in the national Age-Friendly Healthy Systems Movement to improve health care for older adults.
UConn John Dempsey Hospital Achieves Five-Star Ratings from Healthgrades
UConn John Dempsey Hospital has achieved numerous five-star ratings for specialty care according to new research released by Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital.
Patient Grateful to Breathe Again: The Life-Changing Power of Endobronchial Valves
November is COPD Awareness Month, endobronchial valves, a revolutionary minimally invasive treatment, are giving patients a chance to breathe easier and reclaim their quality of life. This groundbreaking procedure was first performed in Connecticut by Dr. Omar Ibrahim, marking a significant milestone in the treatment of COPD.
Grateful Stroke Survivor Shares How New Technology is Transforming His Recovery
Ernie Quinn, a stroke survivor, is experiencing remarkable progress in his recovery, thanks to the innovative Vivistem Paired VNS (Vagus Nerve Stimulation) System, currently only offered in Connecticut at UConn Health.
Smokers and Never Smokers are at Risk for Lung Cancer and UConn Health is on the Forefront of Finding it Early
It's lung cancer awareness month and UConn Health is on the forefront of technology to find it before it is even detectable or in the early stages leading to treatment and cures.
Growing Palliative Care Team Expands Access into Ambulatory Setting
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, and we celebrate the first anniversary of the palliative care inpatient program and launch a new outpatient palliative care program at UConn John Dempsey Hospital.