Jennifer Walker


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Rare Cancer Diagnosis Leads to Remarkable Recovery for 86-Year-Old UConn Health Patient 

After being diagnosed at UConn Health with an exceptionally rare form of multiple myeloma, 86-year-old Richard Casciano Sr. made a remarkable recovery, regaining his independence and quality of life through innovative treatment and compassionate care.

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UConn John Dempsey Hospital Named Among Newsweek’s America’s Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care

Adding to the growing list of national honors earned by UConn John Dempsey Hospital is Newsweek's America's Best Hospitals for Specialized Care in Pulmonology.

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UConn John Dempsey Hospital Named a 2026 Best Maternity Hospital by Newsweek

Only Hospital in Hartford County to Earn Five Blue Ribbons

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Think You’re Allergic to Penicillin? You May Want to Think Again

UConn Health experts are working to clear up the confusion around penicillin allergies 

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UConn John Dempsey Hospital Only Hospital in Connecticut to Earn National Patient Experience Award

UConn John Dempsey Hospital named among nation’s top hospitals for patient experience by Healthgrades.

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Celebrating Healthcare Week at UConn Health – OB/GYN

WFSB surprised the OB/GYN team as part of Healthcare Week celebrations.

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Celebrating Healthcare Week at UConn Health – Short Stay Unit CT7

WFSB surprised the CT7 Short Stay team as part of Healthcare Week celebrations.

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Celebrating Healthcare Week at UConn Health- Pharmacy

WFSB and Dr. Andy surprised the UConn Health Pharmacy team as part of Healthcare Week celebrations.

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UConn Health Physicians Ranked Among the Nation’s Best in 2026 “Top Doctors” List

60 UConn Health Physicians Named Among Connecticut’s Top Doctors for 2026 in Connecticut Magazine

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Celebrating Healthcare Week at UConn Health- Cardiology

WFSB surprised the Cardiology team at the Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center as part of Healthcare Week celebrations.

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Celebrating Healthcare Week at UConn Health

WFSB surprised the Comprehensive Spine team at the UConn Health Brain and Spine Institute to kick off Healthcare Week.

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UConn Health Strengthens Perinatal Mental Health Care for Connecticut Families

During Perinatal Mental Health Month, UConn Health is highlighting its growing efforts to improve care for pregnant and postpartum individuals through integrated services, community engagement, research, and education aimed at supporting families across Connecticut.

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Raising the Bar Again

UConn John Dempsey Hospital Secures 11th Straight ‘A’ for Safety

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UConn Health Reaches New Multi-Year Agreement with Cigna Ensuring Continued Access to Care 

This agreement provides fair reimbursement, ensuring continued access to care. 

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National Infertility Week – Genetic Counseling

UConn Health genetic counselors, Brittany Gancarz and Olivia Riccio  discuss how genetic counseling can help families get answers about infertility

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National Infertility Week- Endometriosis and Fibroids

UConn Health OB-GYN chair Dr. Danielle Luciano explains how treatments for endometriosis and fibroids offer hope for those struggling with infertility.

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National Infertility Week- Maternal Fetal Medicine

UConn Health OB/GYN Dr. Elizabeth Morgan highlights the role of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and how this specialized care supports patients both before and during pregnancy.

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National Infertility Week- PCOS and Weight Management

UConn Health OB/GYN Dr. Jason Schneider discusses a common condition, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), as well as the role weight management can play in infertility.

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National Infertility Awareness Week

Dr. Christopher Morosky discusses infertility on WFSB for National Infertility Week.

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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