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The Power of Academic Medicine: Multidisciplinary Team Saves Young Man with Rare, Aggressive Cancer
Sebastian Sanchez’s sudden illness revealed one of the fastest-growing cancers. Through seamless collaboration across specialties, UConn Health’s academic medical center delivered the complex, time-sensitive care needed to save his life
UConn Health Team Navigates Rare Pregnancy Condition to Deliver Healthy Baby
A rare pregnancy complication turned Andrea Garfield’s journey into a race against time, but early detection and coordinated care at UConn Health helped deliver her daughter safely against the odds
Connecticut Launches New Era for Community Hospital Care
State and UConn leaders celebrate the historical moment cutting the ribbon for UConn Health Waterbury Hospital as part the UConn Health Community Network.
UConn Health’s Rapid, Coordinated Care Saves Woman with Ultra-Rare Blood Cancer
Rich Callasky strongly believes his wife is still here today because of the decision to come to UConn John Dempsey Hospital.
Waterbury Hospital Joins UConn Health Community Network, Strengthening Care for the Community
Transition creates a new system of care for the Waterbury community and beyond
UConn Health and Aetna Reach New Multi-Year Agreement
In-Network Access for Patients Restored as of March 1, 2026
UConn’s Play4Kay Partnership with the Kay Yow Cancer Fund Grows from Game Day to Lasting Impact
Nearly two decades after first coming together on the court, UConn and the Kay Yow Cancer Fund are translating advocacy into lasting impact for women facing cancer
Stopping Heart Disease Before It Starts
February is American Heart Month and the Preventive Cardiology services at UConn Health is providing ways for patients to focus on identifying cardiovascular risk early, often years or even decades before symptoms appear.
Cancer Awareness Takes the Court at Coaches vs. Cancer Game
UConn's Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center partnered with UConn Athletics during the Coaches vs. Cancer game to bring cancer education and screening resources directly to fans.
UConn John Dempsey Hospital 2025 Annual Awards of Excellence
The 2025 recipients of the UConn John Dempsey Hospital Annual Awards of Excellence are honored for their exceptional dedication to patients, excellence in their roles, and commitment to collaboration across the hospital.