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Rebecca Farrah and her husband

UConn Health Named One of Newsweek’s Best Maternity Hospitals

The honor celebrates the dedication of our providers, nurses, and staff who go above and beyond to ensure every patient receives safe, expert, and compassionate care.

Heather Kurtzman and Danielle Mailloux

Empowering Equity in the Emergency Department

Grassroot diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts are improving care and experience for UConn Health’s most vulnerable patients.

Kim Thacker at her first chemo treatment

Celebrating Survivorship: Triumph Over Breast Cancer

At just 42 years old, Kim’s only symptom was fatigue. What followed was a diagnosis that would change everything and a journey that would reveal her strength, resilience, and hope. As we honor National Cancer Survivor Month, Kim shares her story of survivorship, the care team that stood by her side, and the life-changing impact of early detection.

UConn Athletic Trainer Honored After Saving a Life

Cardiac arrest is rare in athletic training, but Kyia Barnett’s preparation paid off when she saved a spectator’s life during a high school event.

Scott Flanagan and his family wearing pirate eye patches

From Caregiver to Patient: UConn Physical Therapist Shares Personal Stroke Journey to Raise Awareness

As a dedicated physical therapist at UConn John Dempsey Hospital, Scott Flanagan has helped countless patients recover from stroke. He never imagined he would one day become one of them, gaining a new perspective from the other side of care.

UConn John Dempsey Hospital

UConn John Dempsey Hospital Recognized as an Age-Friendly Health System

UConn, John Dempsey Hospital has achieved special recognition as an Age-Friendly Health System — Committed to Care Excellence

After the Storm, a Rainbow for Cancer Survivors

UConn Health Carole and Ray Neag Cancer Center Celebrates Survivors at the Yard Goats Game

UConn Health lab coats with the logo and seal on August 15, 2018

UConn Health Physicians Named to 2025 “Top Doctors” List

Over 50 UConn Health physicians have been recognized on the 2025 Connecticut Magazine “Top Doctors” list.

man walking on country road at sunset

“Keep Moving” David’s Story of Living Well with Parkinson’s

Every April, Parkinson’s Awareness Month shines a light on the more than 10 million people worldwide living with Parkinson’s disease.

Coach Calhoun and attendees of his presenation

Coach Calhoun Brings Championship Leadership to UConn Health’s Department of Neurosurgery

Coach Jim Calhoun recently joined the Department of Neurosurgery to share his leadership principles and how they translate from the basketball court to our everyday work and life.