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Coronavirus – What You Need to Know
INFORMATION ON CORONAVIRUS What is Coronavirus? COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus first detected in Wuhan, China in December, 2019. It has since been reported in individuals in 21 additional countries. To date, there are no confirmed cases in Connecticut. What is a “novel” coronavirus? A novel coronavirus (CoV) is a new coronavirus that has not […]
Cancer Prevention in a Vaccine
Parents never want to think of their children as sexually active, especially when they are 11-15 years old. However, if it means protecting your children from several types of cancer, it’s important to get past the uncomfortable conversation. The CDC recommends that parents have their sons and daughters vaccinated at the ages of 11-15 from […]
Healthier Moms and Healthier Babies
Research shows that breastfeeding offers many health benefits for infants and mothers, as well as potential economic and environmental benefits for communities. When Natalee Martin, Associate Director of Development, UConn Health, University of Connecticut Foundation Inc. heard that not all mothers had access to breast pumps upon leaving the hospital, she knew she had to […]
New Leadership for Memory Assessment Program
Dr. Yazeed Maghaydah and Dr. Kristina Zdanys have been named co-directors of the James E. C. Walker M.D. Memory Assessment Program in the UConn Center on Aging at UConn Health. The Memory Assessment Program provides a full range of diagnostic services for patients who are concerned about memory related difficulties, as well as primary clinical […]
Neuromuscular Center- Helping Patients Tackle Nerve and Muscle Disease
It’s not just about the brain. Did you know that neurologists also take care of nerve and muscle diseases? UConn Health’s neuromuscular neurologists, technicians, and staff of the Department of Neurology have developed a new state-of-the-art Neuromuscular Center at UConn John Dempsey Hospital. The Neuromuscular Center, within the Department of Neurology, is home to the […]
National Awards for UConn Health Faculty
This fall UConn Health and its faculty have been applauded on the national stage for their accomplishments. The most recent accolades include: American College of Physicians Award for Outstanding Educator The American College of Physicians (ACP) has announced Dr. Robert J. Nardino, assistant professor of medicine and program director of the Internal Medicine Residency at […]
I’m 30 and a Stroke Survivor
“As I slowly pitched forward and tried my best to control my slow descent to the floor, I distinctly remember thinking, ‘well, this isn’t good.’ I tried to call for help, I couldn’t find my voice. Words were just not coming out,”
Winning by Quitting
The Great American Smokeout is November 21st. Meet participants who recently quit and hear how the Freedom from Smoking program facilitated by Dr. Diahann Wilcox helped with their success.
Understanding Alzheimer’s
People often believe that Alzheimer’s disease is part of “normal aging.” This is not true. Alzheimer’s is a disease and the most common type of dementia.
Up and At ‘Em: 94-Year-Old Stronger Than Before Hip Fracture
UConn's STEP-HI study is seeing early success with a new combination of exercise training and hormone replacement for women who have experienced hip fractures.