Jennifer Walker


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UConn Health Launches Cutting-Edge CAR-T Cell Therapy Program

New program brings potentially lifesaving treatment for certain blood cancers closer to patients in Connecticut and the region.

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When Every Minute Matters: Surviving an Aortic Dissection

When Tony LaMark experienced sudden sweating and jaw pain at home, he trusted his instincts and called 911, a decision that helped save his life.

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What You Need to Know about the Flu, COVID, and RSV Season

Dr. David Banach, infectious diseases physician and hospital epidemiologist at UConn Health, explains the various vaccines that will be available this season.

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Can Ketones Help Us Age Better?

UConn Health study looks at extending health span.

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UConn Health Opens Perinatal Mental Health Clinic

An integrated team of obstetric and mental health specialists is helping patients recognize and treat depression, anxiety and other conditions that can emerge during pregnancy and the first year after childbirth.

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Helping Women Stay Active at Every Stage of Life

After years of knee pain threatened to limit the active life she loved, Anne found a team at UConn Health’s Women’s Center for Motion & Performance that listened to what she wanted and helped her get moving again.

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Fact vs. Fiction: Separating the Myths from the Science Behind GLP-1 Medications

From social media claims to questions about safety, UConn Health OB/GYN and obesity medicine specialist Dr. Jason Schneider explains what patients should really know.

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UConn Health Recognized as High Performer for Inclusive Care

National recognition from the Healthcare Equality Index highlights commitment to providing inclusive, patient-centered care for all.

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Women’s Center for Motion & Performance Helps Patient Find Relief After Years of Knee Pain

After years of unanswered knee pain, a personalized approach at UConn Health's Women's Center for Motion & Performance helped Katie Ralston find relief and reclaim the active life she loves.

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From Employee to Volunteer to Survivor: Carol Continues to Brighten Lives at UConn Health

A longtime UConn Health employee and beloved Cancer Center volunteer, Carol Staubley never imagined she would one day become a patient herself. Now a cancer survivor, she continues to give back with compassion, humor, and hope.