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UConn Health employees, JJ Odom, Eliza Rivera, Tamara Cardoso, Michelle Lucco, Kim Hamilton, Jessica Santos-Martinez,, and Cassandra Keola.

Stronger Together: UConn Health and UConn join Community in Advancing Wellness

Our word of the month for April is "Community" and at UConn Health, community isn’t just a word, it’s the foundation of everything we do. Whether it’s the connections between our patients and providers, the collaboration among our teams, or our commitment to serving those beyond our walls, community defines who we are.

An aerial view of UConn Health in Farmington.

UConn John Dempsey Hospital Recognized Among World’s Best for Fourth Consecutive Year

In just three years, UConn John Dempsey Hospital has surged an impressive 103 places in the prestigious rankings

The EndoRise team are: government and community relations director for The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine (JAX) Lisa Roy, co-director and JAX senior research scientist Elise Courtois, PhD, JAX program manager Jasmina Kuljancic, UConn Health OB/GYN Alexis Newmark, MD, UConn Health research coordinator Kayceety Mullaj, and co-director and UConn Health minimally-invasive gynecological surgeon Danielle Luciano, MD, in the Outpatient Pavilion, on Febuary 20, 2025.

Raising Awareness, Changing Lives: Transforming Endometriosis Education and Care in Connecticut

UConn Health and The Jackson Laboratories are leading the way with diagnosing, treating, researching and now teaching about Endometriosis. School nurses are now learning how they can help students with identifying and supporting those with Endometriosis.

Katherine Coyner MD orthopedic surgeon, one of the ten 2025 Exceptional Women in Medicine works with a patient at the UConn Musculoskeletal Institute at UConn Health in Farmington

UConn Health 2025 Exceptional Women in Medicine

Ten of UConn Health's female doctors named to Castle Connolly 2025 Exceptional Women in Medicine distinction

Dominic Frasca Jr. of Manchester with Dr. Christopher Conner, neurosurgeon at UConn Health's Brain and Spine Instititute

Relief from Rare Disease Through Cutting-Edge Procedure at UConn Health

Dr. Conner is the only surgeon in Connecticut performing an innovative procedure involving a facial nerve stimulator, a groundbreaking alternative for patients with trigeminal neuralgia also referred to as the "suicide disease."

Sue and Peter D'Addario meet Dr. JuYong Lee for the first time since he performed a life-saving procedure for Sue.

Beating the Odds: Patient Survives Life-Threatening Pulmonary Embolism with Help from UConn Health

On November 6, 2023, Susan D’Addario of Farmington suffered a sudden and life-threatening pulmonary embolism at home. Her husband Peter immediately sprang into action, performing CPR until first responders arrived. Thanks to his quick thinking and the expert care at UConn John Dempsey Hospital, Susan survived against all odds.

UConn Health John Dempsey Hosptial and part of Outpatient Pavilion

UConn Health Recognized Among America’s Best Large Employers for 2025 by Forbes

Among the 701 best companies in America, UConn Health ranked 150th and placed second among seven Connecticut organizations.

Patients June Gonzalez, Bobette Hylton, Jane Buden, Natasha Santana, Kristy Lankford, Crystal Driscoll, Michelle Behme with Cancer Center staff, Dr. Susan Tannenbaum, Dr. Yueming Chang, Dr. Alvaro Alvarez-Soto, Jessica Santos Martinez stand on center court of UConn Basketball court

UConn Health Patients and Cancer Center Honored at Play4Kay Game

Each year, UConn Women’s Basketball partners with UConn Health’s Cancer Center to create an unforgettable experience for patients battling cancer. At Sunday’s game, seven courageous individuals were given the opportunity to participate in a special pregame and halftime ceremony, celebrating their strength and resilience.

Dr. Sruti Velamakanni, Dr. Omar Ibrahim, Dr. Electra Kaloudis, Lisa Patricca, PA and Dr. Ethan Bernstein all shared vital information on lung cancer and screenings at the UConn Coaches v Cancer game.

UConn Cancer Center Provides Free Screenings at UConn Huskies Coaches vs. Cancer Game

As the official healthcare provider of UConn Athletics, UConn Health played a vital role in the UConn Huskies annual Coaches vs. Cancer game, offering fans free cancer screenings and essential health information. This initiative helped raise awareness, promote early detection, and connect the community with life-saving resources.

Stephanie Reitz holding a bowling ball in bowling alley

UConn Hand Center Helps Bowler Strike Again

UConn Health Hand Surgeon Dr. Joel Ferreira and Stephanie Reitz share how she overcame arthritis in her fingers to bowl and work pain-free.