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Dr. Laurencin receiving the Gold Key Award from Dr. Kathy Lu, President of Sigma Xi. In attendance representing the University of Connecticut was Dr. J.C. Zhao, Dean of the College of Engineering at UConn.

Professor Cato T. Laurencin Receives Sigma Xi’s Highest Honor Gold Key Award at International Forum on Research Excellence

Dr. Cato T. Laurencin, University Professor and Albert and Wilda Van Dusen Distinguished Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, received the Gold Key Award from the Sigma Xi Scientific Research Honor Society.

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John Driscoll Named UConn Health Board Chair

UConn Board of Trustees Chair Daniel Toscano has named John Driscoll as Chair of the Board of Directors of UConn Health effective December 12, 2024. He succeeds Sanford “Sandy” Cloud Jr. who is departing the UConn Health Board after nearly 20 years of service, including the last 13 as chair.

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UConn John Dempsey Hospital Joins National Age-Friendly Health System Movement

UConn John Dempsey Hospital was recently accepted for participation in the national Age-Friendly Healthy Systems Movement to improve health care for older adults.

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UConn John Dempsey Hospital Achieves Five-Star Ratings from Healthgrades

UConn John Dempsey Hospital has achieved numerous five-star ratings for specialty care according to new research released by Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital.

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Patient Grateful to Breathe Again: The Life-Changing Power of Endobronchial Valves

November is COPD Awareness Month, endobronchial valves, a revolutionary minimally invasive treatment, are giving patients a chance to breathe easier and reclaim their quality of life. This groundbreaking procedure was first performed in Connecticut by Dr. Omar Ibrahim, marking a significant milestone in the treatment of COPD.

Ernie Quinn works with therapist Rhonda Hickey during occupational therapy.

Grateful Stroke Survivor Shares How New Technology is Transforming His Recovery

Ernie Quinn, a stroke survivor, is experiencing remarkable progress in his recovery, thanks to the innovative Vivistem Paired VNS (Vagus Nerve Stimulation) System, currently only offered in Connecticut at UConn Health.

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Smokers and Never Smokers are at Risk for Lung Cancer and UConn Health is on the Forefront of Finding it Early

It's lung cancer awareness month and UConn Health is on the forefront of technology to find it before it is even detectable or in the early stages leading to treatment and cures.

The Palliative Care teams from left to right: Kathleen Montalvo, APC, Germine Soliman, MD, Kara Dazkevich, APRN, Yesica Campos, MD, Sarah Loschiavo, DNP, APRN, Olga Nesta, APRN, Anne Megson, APRN, Megan Mitchell, PharmD, Dawn Monahan, APRN, Mary Buss, MD, MPH, Ellen Morris White, APRN

Growing Palliative Care Team Expands Access into Ambulatory Setting

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, and we celebrate the first anniversary of the palliative care inpatient program and launch a new outpatient palliative care program at UConn John Dempsey Hospital.

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UConn John Dempsey Hospital Earns Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation by the American College of Emergency Physicians

As an Accredited Geriatric Emergency Department, John Dempsey Hospital’s protocol-driven approach to geriatric care allows us to provide superior, tailored care. Seniors who visit our emergency department can be assured that the facility has the necessary expertise, equipment, and personnel in place to provide optimal care.

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Husky Back on Football Field Thanks to UConn Health Sports Medicine

The team physicians from UConn Health help maximize performance, prevent injuries, and get UConn athletes back on the field or court after illness or injury